For several months, many Members of Congress have opposed or had concerns with the Interior Department's National Blueways System (Secretarial Order 3321) due to the lack of transparency, accountability and communication. Indeed, you recently placed a "pause" on the implementation of this administratively created program. While we appreciate your action, it is clear that the Department's… Read more »
Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved three bills to expand American onshore energy production and create much-needed jobs. These bills are an essential part of the House Republicans’ all-of-the-above energy plan and would remove government hurdles and red-tape that block and delay development of our onshore oil, natural gas and renewable resources.
“Energy… Read more »
Reporting H.R. 638 Out of Committee (Passed 22-12. View Roll Call Vote)
This bill would improve public participation, promote transparency and protect taxpayer dollars by requiring that any new wildlife refuge be authorized by Congress.
* For complete legislative action for the July 24, 2013 Full Committee Markup, click here. Read more »
Reporting H.R. 1394 Out of Committee (Passed 27-14. View Roll Call Vote)
This bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy four-year onshore production plan strategy. This plan would secure America’s future energy needs, advance the production of domestic energy, and create American jobs.
Huffman Amendment .001 – Duplicative Review… Read more »
Reporting H.R. 1459 Out of Committee (Passed 26-14. View Roll Call Vote)
This bill would the Antiquities Act to require that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) apply to presidential declarations. This bill prevents future abuse and backdoor maneuvers to lock up lands without local input.
Grijalva Amendment .025 – Undermines Legislation and Exempts Unilateral Presidential… Read more »
Reporting H.R. 1410 Out of Committee (Passed 35-5-1. View Roll Call Vote)
This widely bipartisan bill would prevent any additional casinos on newly acquired Indian Lands in the Phoenix, Arizona area until January 2027. The legislation preserves existing gaming compacts that were agreed upon with wide input and consideration from Arizona voters and Tribes.
Grijalva Amendment 052 –… Read more »
Reporting H.R. 1965 Out of Committee (Passed 27-14. View Roll Call Vote)
This bipartisan legislation would reform the leasing process for onshore oil and natural gas production on federal land, reform the process for energy permitting, ensure funds are available for wind and solar permitting, and set clear rules for the development of U.S. oil shale resources.
Napolitano Amendment 001 –… Read more »
