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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power held a legislative hearing on solutions to jumpstarting construction of additional water storage throughout the western United States, including two proposals by Congressman Doc Hastings (R-WA) to address new ways to finance these projects nationwide. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer announced the House of Representatives passed a bill he cosponsored including key protections for hunting and fishing activities. The Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act would remove federal roadblocks preventing recreation on public lands and prevent future hurdles from being created. Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. —Today, in a House Natural Resources Water and Power Subcommittee hearing, Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) stressed that federal red tape is blocking needed water storage projects, impeding prudent supply management, and jeopardizing agriculture production, environmental protection and flood control. Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C.— Today, Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) joined with fellow members of the Congressional Endangered Species Act (ESA) Working Group in releasing a report that examines the past and present effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act. The report also makes recommendations for improvements to the now 40-year old law. Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Randy Neugebauer (R-TX), a member of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Congressional Working Group, released the following statement after a press conference today presenting the Working Group’s final report and recommendations. The ESA Working Group has been charged with finding ways to boost the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act of 1988 Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. - The Endangered Species Act (ESA) Congressional Working Group, led by Representatives Doc Hastings (WA-04) and Cynthia Lummis (WY-at large), today released its final Report, Findings and Recommendations. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Daines is calling for oversight and transparency as the U.S. Department of Interior works with Montana’s tribes to implement the Land Buy Back Program for Tribal Nations, as established through the landmark court settlement of Cobell v. Salazar. Read more »

Washington D.C. - After the State Department released findings on the environmental impact of the Keystone XL Pipeline, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on the Environment Chairman released the following statement: Read more »

Washington—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement on the State Department’s final environmental analysis of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline: Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressmen David Valadao, Devin Nunes, and Kevin McCarthy today praised Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor and Chairman Hastings for swiftly scheduling a floor debate on emergency legislation needed to address devastating water shortages in California. These shortages, which for several years have been primarily the result of failed government policies, have been compounded by a major drought and demand immediate action. The bill, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act (H.R. 3964), has been scheduled for debate next week in the full House. Read more »