Latest News
Comer, Fallon Renew Concerns Over FERC Commissioner’s Failure to Disclose Financial Interests and Appropriate Recusals
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas) are renewing concerns over Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements’ potential conflicts of interest after a review of public records raised more questions about her failure to separate her FERC commissioner duties from her personal relationships with her past employers.
At Subcommittee Hearing, NEPA Expert Debunks Industry-Driven Rhetoric about Energy Project Delays and Permitting Reform Needs
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
At today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing with Ranking Member Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), witness Jamie Pleune, Professor of Law at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law, provided testimony highlighting her extensive research on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Ranking Member Grijalva, Rep. Newhouse Lead Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
On May 5, Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) led their House colleagues in introducing H. Res. 353, a resolution to designate May 5, 2023 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Committee Republicans Consider Bills Expanding Mineral Production and Access
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
On May 11, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a hearing on two bills focused on unleashing Minnesota's untapped mineral potential. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response:
Committee Sounds Alarm on Lack of Tribal Health Care Oversight
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
On May 11, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing to examine the fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Indian Health Service (IHS). Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
Committee Republicans Hold Biden Accountable for Executive Overreach
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
On May 11 the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the Biden administration's executive overreach and how these policies have crippled America's energy independence. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) released the following statement in response:
Committee Considers Bipartisan Legislation to Save Giant Sequoias From Extinctio
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
On May 10, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act.
Committee Republicans Work to Increase Access for Sportsmen, Responsibly Restore Beach Habitat
By Interior Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
On May 10, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on bills promoting hunting and fishing access and legislation to aid in beach habitat restoration. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
Sessions to Hold Hearing with U.S. Postmaster General on Postal Service Reforms
By Interior Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing titled “Tracking the Postal Service: An Update on the Delivering for America Plan.
Fallon Announces Hearing on Radical New EPA Vehicle Emissions Standards Rules
By Interior Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas) will hold a hearing titled “Driving Bad Policy: Examining EPA’s Tailpipe Emissions Rules and the Realities of a Rapid Electric Vehicle Transition.
Comer to Hold Second Oversight Hearing on the District of Columbia
By Interior Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) will hold a full committee hearing titled “Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II” This hearing will be the second held by Committee to address general oversight of the District of Columbia, including crime, safety, and city management.
Comer, Oversight Committee Republicans to Hold Press Conference on Investigation into the Biden Family’s Business Schemes
By Interior Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), along with lawmakers from the panel, will hold a press conference on Wednesday, May 10 at 9:00 a.m.
Republicans Visit Northern Minnesota to Examine Mineral Resources, Receive Community Input
By Interior Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
On May 2, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) led members of Congress on field tours and conducted a hearing to learn more about mineral resources in northern Minnesota and hear from local community members
Members Investigate NOAA's Sudden Policy Reversal Impacting Lower Snake River Dams
By Interior Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
On May 1, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Richard Spinrad regarding NOAA's recent reversal on supporting continued operations of the dams on the Lower Snake River.
Committee Advances Legislation to Modernize Endangered Species Act, Increase Water Storage and Promote Federal Land Access
By Interior Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
On April 28, the House Committee on Natural Resources completed a full committee markup and fav
Bipartisan Coalition Re-Introduces Save Our Sequoias Act in Celebration of Arbor Day
By Interior Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
On April 28, on Arbor Day 2023, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and U.S. Reps. Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Jim Costa (D-Calif.), David Valadao (R-Calif.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.),
Republicans Hold Forest Service Accountable on Wasteful Spending and Subpar Forest Management
By Interior Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
On April 26, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Forest Service's (USFS) budget request for Fiscal Year 2024, ahead of the upcoming wildfire season. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) released the following statement in response:
Republicans Seek Answers for Leasing Delays, Increased Funding Requests
By Interior Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
On April 26the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the president's Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response:
Biden Administration's Actions Jeopardize Forest Health
By Interior Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced several forestry-related initiatives, including a new report and field guidance on old-growth and mature forests on federal lands, a new rulemaking on climate resilience and a new reforestation report, all of which could have significant ramifications on forest management.
Barrasso, Capito, Unveil Comprehensive Permitting and Environmental Review Reform Legislation
By Interior Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
Both bills from top ENR and EPW Committee Republicans would streamline process for infrastructure, transportation, and energy projects, lower prices for consumers, and make it easier to build in America.