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Westerman, Gosar Investigate DOI's Classified Material Vulnerabilities
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
In light of recent high-profile leaks of classified U.S. government documents, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland, requesting information on DOI's plans to mitigate hacking and cybersecurity threats. In part, the members wrote:
Haaland Fails to Answer for Reckless Spending and Anti-American Energy Agenda
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on the administration's Fiscal Year 2024 budget, her first time before the committee in nearly two years.
Republicans Begin Investigating Skyrocketing National Park Maintenance Backlogs
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing to examine the growing deferred maintenance backlog of the National Park Service (NPS). Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
Committee Spotlights Outdated Endangered Species Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a hearing on legislation centered around reforms to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
Natural Resources Republicans Fulfill Commitment to America in First 100 Days
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Republicans marked the first 100 days of the 118th Congress. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
Committee Members Visit California to Witness Water Storage Challenges, Community Impacts
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and other members of Congress on field tours and a hearing to learn more about the ongoing water issues in California and how they have impacted local communities.
ICYMI: Outdoor Industry Association Awards Manchin Friend of the Industry Award
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was recently awarded the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Friend of the Industry Award.
Manchin Presses Granholm on Administration’s Botched Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the President’s budget request for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for fiscal year 2024.
Manchin, Committee Examine FY 2024 U.S. Forest Service Budget Request
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the President’s budget request for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for fiscal year 2024. During the hearing, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, discussed oversight of the agency’s spending of funds provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and how the USFS can better leverage partnerships to manage forests and public lands.
Manchin Announces $1.3 Million to Support Rural Schools, Roads and Emergency Services on National Forests and Grasslands
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that 14 West Virginia counties will receive a combined $1,391,968 through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service from the Secure Rural Schools program to support public schools, roads and to reimburse counties for providing emergency services on national forest and grasslands.
ICYMI: Barrasso Op-Ed: Time to end business as usual with China
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Joe Biden’s record over the last half century proves one thing — he will never get serious about China. As a result, America’s energy security and national security are threatened.
Barrasso: The People of Wyoming Deserve Better Wildfire Protection
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing to examine the President’s budget request for the U.S. Forest Service for Fiscal Year 2024.
Barrasso: EPA Rule Would Increase Prices & Help China
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), commented on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule on emissions for vehicles, trucks, and tractors.
At Hearing with Commissioner Califf, Senator Murray Emphasizes Importance of Ensuring FDA Lives Up to Critical Mission, Has Resources to Keep Families Safe
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on President Biden’s FY24 budget request for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of making sure FDA has the resources it needs to keep families across the country safe
At Hearing on HUD Budget, Senator Murray Emphasizes Urgency of Strong Federal Investments to Tackle Housing & Homelessness Crisis
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on President Biden’s FY24 budget request for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of passing timely bipartisan spending bills that invest in making our country stronger.
At First Hearing as Chair of Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, Senator Murray Pledges to Fight to Make Good on Promise to Our Servicemembers and Veterans
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Today, at her first hearing as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies subcommittee, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), underscored her commitment to using every tool at her disposal to make good on our nation’s promise to our servicemembers, veterans, and their families by supporting them and ensuring we meet their needs—and she reiterated her commitment to delivering on robust bipartisan funding bills to help do just that.
Senator Murray: Maintaining Our Competitive Edge Means Investing in Scientific Discovery
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the President’s FY24 budget request for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and for the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted the importance of passing timely, bipartisan spending bills that invest in the kind of innovation that NASA and the NSF help drive—which, in turn, strengthen our defense, economy, and global leadership.
Senator Murray: Maintaining Our Competitive Edge Means Investing in Scientific Discovery
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the President’s FY24 budget request for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and for the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted the importance of passing timely, bipartisan spending bills that invest in the kind of innovation that NASA and the NSF help drive—which, in turn, strengthen our defense, economy, and global leadership.
Senator Murray Emphasizes Need to Deliver for Military Families, Keep Pace with Adversaries at Hearing on Air Force and Space Force Budgets
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the President’s FY24 budget request for the Air Force and Space Force, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted the importance of passing robust funding bills in a timely way to keep pace with our adversaries—and ensure that we support our military families.
ICYMI: Top Senate Appropriators on Both Sides of Aisle Affirm Importance of Working Together to Pass Bipartisan Spending Bills
By Interior Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
In case you missed it: last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee continued with a busy slate of subcommittee hearings to examine the President’s FY 2024 budget, assess our country’s needs for the year ahead, and begin work on bipartisan funding bills that strengthen our economy, keep our communities safe, and help our nation stay ahead of competitors like China.