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Sep 172026
Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 7269 (Rep. Randall), "Helping Out People Act of 2026" and H.R. 8674 (Rep. Begich), "Geese House Site Conveyance Act"HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs1324 Longworth House Office Building2:30 p.m.
The Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of Congress
The Honorable Emily RandallMember of Congress
Ms. Sarah ObedSenior Vice President of External Affairs · Doyon, LimitedWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
The Honorable Annette BryanCouncilwoman · Puyallup Tribe of IndiansWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BryanA-20260917-SD001.pdfWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BryanA-20260917-SD002.pdfWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BryanA-20260917-SD003.pdfWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BryanA-20260917-SD004.pdf
Sep 162026
Legislative Hearing on 9 bills:
H.R. 1031 (Rep.Tenney), “Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act”;
H.R. 2323 (Rep. Pfluger), “Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act”;
H.R. 7495 (Rep. Fitzgerald), To authorize the establishment of memorials to the Wisconsin infantry officers and enlisted men who fought in the Battle of Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run, and for other purposes.;
H.R. 8276 (Rep. Schmidt), “Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act”;
H.R. 9104 (Rep. Norton), “Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026”;
H.R. 9148 (Rep. Hill), “Scipio Jones House Assessment Act”;
H.R. 9999 (Rep. Pettersen), “Mountain Pine Beetle Coordination Act”;
S. 1051 (Sen. Lankford), “Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act”;
S. 1377 (Sen. Hoeven), “Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act”HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.
The Honorable August PflugerMember of Congress
The Honorable Derek SchmidtMember of Congress
The Honorable J. HillMember of Congress
Mr. Deryl WynnChief Policy Analyst and Executive Advisor · Office of Mayor Christal E. WatsonWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Ms. Beverly VaillancourtOwner and Educational Consultant · PowerUp LearningWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
The Honorable Claudia TenneyMember of Congress
The Honorable Terry WilburClerk · Oswego CountyWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Ms. Loren RiemerCEO and Executive Director · Big Bend ConservancyWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Ms. Sara ColemanDirector of Tourism and Marketing · North Dakota Department of CommerceWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Michael PeguesPresident · John Hope Franklin Center for ReconciliationWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Edward StierliVice President of Government Affairs · National Parks Conservation AssociationWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Matthew McCombsState Forester and Director · Colorado State Forest ServiceWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Legislative Hearing on: • H.R. 177 (Rep. McClintock), “Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act” • H.R. 3717 (Rep. Harder), “Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025” • H.R. 5935 (Rep. Calvert), “Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act” • H.R. 6869 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), To amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes. • H.R. 8546 (Rep. Issa), “Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act” • H.R. 9017 (Rep. Donalds), “Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act” • H.R. 9590 (Rep. Webster), “SAFE for Manatees Act” • H.R. 10117 (Rep. Steube), “GATOR Act”HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.
The Honorable Christopher MoquinoGovernor · San Ildefosno PuebloWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
The Honorable Brett BarbreDirector · Yorba Linda Water DistrictWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
The Honorable Jeff GrubbeChairman · Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla IndiansWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
The Honorable Mark MacarroChairman · Pechanga Band of IndiansWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Mr. Michael SoleVice President of Environmental Services · NextEra EnergyWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
The Honorable George RobertsBoard Chair · Northwest Florida Water Management DistrictWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Ms. Amber CrooksSenior Environmental Policy Advisor · Conservancy of Southwest FloridaWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Mr. John TruittDeputy Secretary of Regulatory Programs · Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Sep 152026
• H.R. 181 (Rep. McClintock), To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 184 (Rep. McClintock), “Action Versus No Action Act”
• H.R. 1555 (Rep. Bice), “Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act”
• H.R. 4598 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), “Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act”
• H.R. 5745 (Rep. Ezell), “Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act”
• H.R. 7254 (Rep. Huffman), To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 7954 (Rep. Hurd), “Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act”
• H.R. 8195 (Rep. Walberg), “Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026”
• H.R. 8483 (Rep. Issa), “Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2026”
• H.R. 9269 (Rep. Clyburn), “Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act”
• H.R. 9600 (Rep. Raskin), “Common Sense 250 Act of 2026”
• H.R. 9621 (Rep. Baumgartner), “Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026”
• H.R. 9640 (Rep. Wittman), “Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026”
• H.R. 9785 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “South Dakota Water Feasibility Studies Act”
• H.R. 10136 (Rep. Westerman), “Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026”
• H.R. 10306 (Rep. Amodei), “Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025”
• S. 675 (Sen. Hoeven), “Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act”Markup1324 Longworth House Office Building2:15 p.m.
Sep 22026
Legislative hearing on: H.R. 642 (Rep. Steube), “Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025”;
H.R. 5470 (Rep. LaHood), “Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act”;
H.R. 6788 (Rep. Downing), “Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act”;
H.R. 9269 (Rep. Clyburn), “Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act”;
H.R. 9600 (Rep. Raskin), "Common Sense Act 250 Act of 2026";
H.R. 9779 (Rep. Gonzalez), “Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026” ;
H.R. 10128 (Rep. McClintock), To codify Secretary's Order No. 3434 of the Department of the Interior;
H.R. 10136 (Rep. Westerman), “Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026”;
S. 675 (Rep. Hoeven) “Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act”HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.
The Honorable Tom McClintockMember of Congress
The Honorable James ClyburnMember of Congress
The Honorable Vicente GonzalezMember of Congress
The Honorable Jamie RaskinMember of Congress
Mr. Kyle CunninghamState Forester and Director · Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Forestry DivisionWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Support DocumentWitness Statement
The Honorable Robert MacaulaySupervisor · Madera County Board of SupervisorsWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyWitness Statement
Dr. Miri HardyFounder and Acting Executive Director · Myakka River PartnershipWitness Support DocumentWitness BiographyWitness Statement
Mr. William ThomasChairman · Route 66 Ahead PartnershipWitness Support DocumentWitness BiographyWitness Statement
Mr. Jeff DarrahDirector · Montana Sportsmen for Fish and WildlifeWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Robbie LaufExecutive Director · Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryWitness Support DocumentWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Ms. Chanel JohnsonExecutive Director · Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and the Banneker-Douglas-Tubman MuseumWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
The Honorable Bruce WestermanMember of Congress
The Honorable Troy DowningMember of Congress
The Honorable W. SteubeMember of Congress
Ms. Annie GaylorSecretary · Thomas Paine Memorial AssociationWitness Support DocumentWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Jul 222026
Mark-up of:
• H.R. 309 (Rep. Nehls), “National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act”
• H.R. 1693 (Rep. Hageman), To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center”.
• H.R. 4219 (Rep. Case), “National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025”
• H.R. 4931 (Rep. Murphy of NC), “National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act”
• H.R. 5063 (Rep. Kiggans), “Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act”
• H.R. 6021 (Rep. Begich), “Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act”
• H.R. 8121 (Rep. Plaskett), To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the “Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand”.
• H.R. 8454 (Rep. McClintock), To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.Markup1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.
Jul 212026
Legislative Hearing on: • H.R. 7332 (Rep. Matsui), “Whale CHARTS Act of 2026” • H.R. 7466 (Rep. Jackson of TX), “SAFE CATTLE Act” • H.R. 8876 (Rep. Walberg), “Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026” • H.R. 9621 (Rep. Baumgartner), “Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026”HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.
Dr. Marc GadenExecutive Secretary · Great Lakes Fishery CommissionWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Mr. Jared BlankenshipState Director · District 1, Texas Farm BureauWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Dr. Richard MerrickIndependent Marine ScientistWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Nathan PamplinDirector of External Affairs · Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Dr. Tim PettyAssistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere · Department of CommerceWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
The Honorable Tim WalbergMember of Congress
The Honorable Doris MatsuiMember of Congress
The Honorable Ronny JacksonMember of Congress
The Honorable Michael BaumgartnerMember of Congress
Legislative Hearing on the following bill:
• H.R. 8003 (Rep. Deluzio), “Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026.’’
• H.R. 9640 (Rep. Wittman), “Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026.’’
• H.R. 9646 (Rep. Hurd), “Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026.’’HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources1324 Longworth House Office Building2:15 p.m.
Mr. Eric BeightelFederal Strategy Director · Environmental Science AssociatesWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyWitness Statement
The Honorable Jeff HurdMember of Congress
The Honorable Jeff CrankMember of Congress
The Honorable Christopher DeluzioMember of Congress
Ms. Emily DomenechExecutive Director · Federal Permitting Improvement Steering CouncilWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Mr. Matthew HellerState Geologist · Virginia Department of EnergyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyWitness Statement
Dr. Ruarri Day-StirratPresident · Association of American State GeologistsWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Jul 152026
• H.R. 726 (Rep. Downing), “Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025”
• H.R. 2317 (Rep. Amodei), “Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2025”
• H.R. 2406 (Rep. Bonamici), “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025”
• H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 6251 (Rep. Begich), To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
• H.R. 6893 (Rep. Scott of VA), “Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act”
• H.R. 7889 (Rep. Wittman), “Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025” or the “AWRC Act of 2025”
• H.R. 8658 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act”
• H.R. 9436 (Rep. Lawler), To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.Markup1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.
Jul 142026
Oversight Hearing on “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country”HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations1324 Longworth House Office Building2:15 p.m.
Dr. David MittelmanChief Executive Officer · Othram Inc.Witness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Charles AddingtonPrincipal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs · U.S. Department of the InteriorWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementWitness Biography
Mr. OJ SemansExecutive Director · Coalition of Large TribesWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyWitness Statement
Ms. Abigail Echo-HawkExecutive Vice President · Urban Indian Health InstituteWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Dr. Grace BulltailAssistant Professor · University of Wisconsin-MadisonWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Jul 12026
Legislative hearing on:
• H.R. 1693 (Rep. Hageman), To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center”.
• H.R. 7254 (Rep. Huffman), To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 8121 (Rep. Plaskett), To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the “Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand”.
• H.R. 8454 (Rep. McClintock), To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 8913 (Rep. Valadao), “Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act”
• H.R. 9248 (Rep. Hurd), “Recreation Permitting Improvement Act”
• H.R. 9416 (Rep. Scott of GA), “Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act”HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.
The Honorable Harriet HagemanMember of Congress
The Honorable Tom McClintockMember of Congress
The Honorable Austin ScottMember of Congress
Mr. Tim EricksonCalifornia Cattlemen’s Association and Public Lands CouncilWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Mr. Ben BurrExecutive Director · BlueRibbon CoalitionWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Gary WheatPresident and CE · Visit MaconWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II10-Wstate-WheatG-20260701-SD001.pdfWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II10-Wstate-WheatG-20260701-SD002.pdf
Ms. Janet McBrideExecutive Director · Bay Area Ridge Trail CouncilWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II10-Wstate-McBrideJ-20260701-SD001.pdfWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II10-Wstate-McBrideJ-20260701-SD002.pdf
The Honorable David ValadaoMember of Congress
The Honorable Terry SayreCouncilmember · Tulare City Council, Tulare, CaliforniaWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Jun 252026
Oversight hearing titled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential"Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.
Dr. Nick HaymanPresident-Elect · Association of American State GeologistsWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Jeff LovinSenior Vice President, Woolpert · Board Member, MAPPSWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Dr. Elizabeth HolleyProfessor, Mining Engineering · Colorado School of MinesWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Dr. Colin WilliamsProgram Director · U.S. Geological SurveyWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Jun 242026
Markup of H.R. 9250 (Rep. Westerman), “Great American Outdoors Act 250”Markup1324 Longworth House Office Building2:30 p.m.
Jun 122026
Legislative field hearing on a Discussion Draft of the “Great American Outdoors Act 250.”
(10:00AM local time)Hearing239 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR, 719013:00 p.m.
The Honorable Katharine MacgregorDeputy Secretary · U.S. Department of the InteriorWitness BiographyWitness Statement
Mr. Mike WardThe Coalition to Protect America's National ParksWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Ms. Katherine AndrewsDirector · Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and TourismWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
The Honorable Chris FrenchAssociate Chief · U.S. Forest ServiceWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Mr. Cole McCaskillInterim President & CEO · The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of CommerceWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Jun 102026
• H.R. 3276 (Rep. Dingell), “Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025”
• H.R. 3925 (Rep. Obernolte), “Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act”
• H.R. 7882 (Rep. Stauber), To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
• H.R. 8686 (Rep. Gosar), To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.Markup1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.
Jun 92026
Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 6917 (Rep. Titus) To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians. H.R. 8473 (Rep. Begich), "Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act" H.R. 8954 (Rep. Hurd), "Tribal Regulatory Reform Implementation Act of 2026"HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.Rescheduled
Mr. Brian BerubeSenior Program Manager · Alaska Native Tribal Health ConsortiumWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
The Honorable Benny TsoChairman · Las Vegas Paiute TribeWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Rodney ButlerPresident, Board of Directors · Native American Finance Officers AssociationWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Jun 42026
Oversight hearing titled “The State of Our Nation’s Federal Forests and Outlook for the 2026 Wildfire Year.”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building2:15 p.m.Rescheduled
The Honorable Tom SchultzChief · U.S. Forest ServiceWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Jun 32026
Legislative Hearing on:
• H.R. 2406 (Rep. Bonamici), “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025”
• H.R. 8401 (Rep. Begich), To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes.
• H.R. 8542 (Rep. Ezell), “Offshore Parity Act of 2026”
• H.R. 8904 (Rep. Radewagen), To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments.HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.
Captain Marty ScanlonPresident · Blue Water Fishermen's Association
The Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of Congress
Dr. Tim PettyAssistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere · Department of CommerceWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Mr. William Gibbons-FlyExecutive Director · American Tunaboat AssociationWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Dr. Alan FriedlanderChief Scientist (Retired) · National Geographic Pristine SeasWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Brigadier General Joe SpragginsExecutive Director · Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
The Honorable Suzanne BonamiciMember of Congress
The Honorable Mike EzellMember of Congress
May 212026
Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1010 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), “Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act” or the “BADGES for Native Communities Act” H.R. 7954 (Rep. Hurd), “Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act” H.R. 8483 (Rep. Issa), “Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025” H.R. 8658 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act”HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.Rescheduled
Ms. Mary Kathryn NagleLegal Counsel · National Indigenous Women’s Resource CenterWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Ms. Mikah CarlosBoard Member · National Indian Health BoardWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
The Honorable Raymond WelchChairman · Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission IndiansWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Mr. Ervin CarlsonPresident · InterTribal Buffalo CouncilWitness BiographyWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Statement
Legislative hearing on:
• H.R. 184 (Rep. McClintock), “Action Versus No Action Act”
• H.R. 2785 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), “New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act”
• H.R. 7695 (Rep. Hageman), To provide that the final rule titled “Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation” and issued on January 12, 2001 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244) shall have no force or effect and require the Secretary of Agriculture to construct certain roads on National Forest System lands, and for other purposes.
• H.R. 8682 (Rep. Downing), “Accelerating Forest Management Act”
• H.R. 8686 (Rep. Gosar), To amend the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 to withdraw and reserve certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
• H.R. 8688 (Rep. Hurd), “Forest Health and Wildlife Risk Reduction Act”
• H.R. 8735 (Rep. Panetta), “American Sovereignty and Monterey Historic Military Site Study Act”HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.Rescheduled
Major General Patrick GaydonCommanding General · Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), U.S. Army
The Honorable Teresa Leger FernandezMember of Congress
The Honorable Paul GosarMember of Congress
The Honorable Harriet HagemanMember of Congress
The Honorable Troy DowningMember of Congress
The Honorable Jeff HurdMember of Congress
The Honorable Jimmy PanettaMember of Congress
Mr. Chris FrenchAssociate Chief · U.S. Forest ServiceWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
The Honorable Bobbie DanielCommissioner · Mesa CountyWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
The Honorable Douglas NichollsMayor · City of YumaWitness BiographyWitness StatementWitness Truth in Testimony
Mr. Wyatt FramptonActing State Forester · Montana Department of Natural Resources and ConservationWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Mr. Mark MillerDirector of Environment and Natural Resource Litigation · Pacific Legal FoundationWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Mr. Brett StoreyPrinicipal Engineer II · West Yost AssociatesWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Mr. Juan SanchezChairman · New Mexico Land Grant CouncilWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
Mr. Chris WoodPresident and CEO · Trout UnlimitedWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II10-Wstate-WoodC-20260521-SD005.pdfWitness StatementWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II10-Wstate-WoodC-20260521-SD001.pdfWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
The Honorable Tom McClintockMember of Congress
May 202026
Oversight Hearing titled “The Profit Engine Driving Environmental Nonprofits.”HearingHouse Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.
Mr. Ken BraunWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II15-Wstate-BraunK-20260520.pdfWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II15-Bio-BraunK-20260520.pdfWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II15-TTF-BraunK-20260520.pdfWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II15-Bio-BraunK-20260520.pdfWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II15-TTF-BraunK-20260520.pdfWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II15-Wstate-BraunK-20260520.pdf
Mr. Jonathan WoodWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II15-Wstate-WoodJ-20260520.pdfWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II15-Bio-WoodJ-20260520.pdfWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II15-TTF-WoodJ-20260520.pdfWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II15-Bio-WoodJ-20260520.pdfWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II15-TTF-WoodJ-20260520.pdfWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II15-Wstate-WoodJ-20260520.pdf
Mr. Lawson FiteWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II15-Wstate-FiteL-20260520.pdfWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II15-Bio-FiteL-20260520.pdfWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II15-TTF-FiteL-20260520.pdfWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II15-Bio-FiteL-20260520.pdfWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II15-TTF-FiteL-20260520.pdfWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II15-Wstate-FiteL-20260520.pdf
Mr. Eddie AhnWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II15-Wstate-AhnE-20260520.pdfWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II15-Bio-AhnE-20260520.pdfWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II15-TTF-AhnE-20260520.pdfWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II15-Bio-AhnE-20260520.pdfWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II15-TTF-AhnE-20260520.pdfWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II15-Wstate-AhnE-20260520.pdf
Mr. Jonathan WoodVice President of Law & Policy · Property and Environment Research Center
Mr. Ken BraunManaging Editor and Director of Content · Capital Research Center
Mr. Eddie AhnExecutive Director · Brightline Defense
Mr. Lawson FiteNatural Resources Attorney
Oversight hearing titled “The Federal Reclamation Program’s Next Century”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.
Mr. Scott CameronPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary · U.S. Department of the Interior
Mr. J. PetersenDirector of Water Policy · San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority
Mr. Shivaji DeshmukhGeneral Manager · Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Ms. Samantha BarncastleExecutive Director · Family Farm Alliance
Ms. Jennifer PatrickProject Manager · Milk River Joint Board of Control
May 142026
Markup of:
• H.R. 741 (Rep. Stanton), “Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025”
• H.R. 3924 (Rep. Neguse), “Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act”
• H.R. 5694 (Rep. Begich), “Alaska’s Right To Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” or the “ARTIST Act”
• H.R. 7250 (Rep. Downing), To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
• H.R. 7487 (Rep. Boebert), “Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act”
• H.R. 7831 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “License to Drill Act”Markup1324 Longworth House Office Building2:30 p.m.
May 132026
Oversight hearing titled “Examining the President's FY 2027 Budget Request for the Department of the Interior.”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.
The Honorable Doug BurgumSecretary · U.S. Department of the InteriorWitness StatementWitness BiographyWitness Truth in Testimony
Apr 292026
Legislative Hearing on 4 Bills:
•H.R. 7287 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act”
•H.R. 7331 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act”
•H.R. 7515 (Rep. Strickland), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure
•H.R. 8259 (Rep. Bentz), “Reclamation Project Consultation Improvement Act of 2026”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.
Ms. Elizabeth NielsenExecutive Director · Klamath Water Users AssociationWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
The Honorable Dusty JohnsonMember of Congress
The Honorable Cliff BentzMember of Congress
The Honorable Marilyn StricklandMember of Congress
Mr. Kurt PfeifleExecutive Director · Dakota Mainstem Regional Water SystemWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness BiographyWitness Statement
Mr. Troy LarsonExecutive Director · Lewis and Clark Regional Water SystemWitness StatementWitness Truth in TestimonyWitness Biography
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Published by this committeeEvery report this committee has filed, most recent first.
Oct 292026
TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE NORTHWESTERN NEW MEXICO RURAL WATER PROJECTS ACT, TAOS PUEBLO INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SETTLE- MENT ACT, AND AAMODT LITIGATION SETTLEMENT ACTCommittee report on H.R. 4598, S. 2783, S. 3406, S. 3857, S. 4365H. Rept. 119-854DON YOUNG DOUG LAMALFA INDIAN BUFFALO MANAGEMENT ACTCommittee report on H.R. 7954H. Rept. 119-856BARONA GROUP OF CAPITAN GRANDE BAND OF MISSION INDIANS LAND TRANSFER ACT OF 2026Committee report on H.R. 8483H. Rept. 119-858RENEWING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS NETWORK ACTCommittee report on H.R. 9269, S. 4767H. Rept. 119-859COMMON SENSE 250 ACT OF 2026Committee report on H.R. 9600H. Rept. 119-860
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NORTHEAST LOBSTERMAN PROTECTION ACT OF 2026Committee report on H.R. 9436H. Rept. 119-766STRONGER ENGAGEMENT FOR INDIAN HEALTH NEEDS ACT OF 2025Committee report on H.R. 741H. Rept. 119-767, Part 1CROW TRIBE WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2025Committee report on H.R. 726H. Rept. 119-769TO REDESIGNATE THE NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS INTERPRETIVE CENTER IN CASPER, WYOMING, AS THE "BARBARA L. CUBIN NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS INTERPRETIVE CENTER"Committee report on H.R. 1693, S. 790H. Rept. 119-770NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM INVASIVE SPECIES STRIKE TEAM ACT OF 2025Committee report on H.R. 4219H. Rept. 119-771SAFE BEACHES, SAFE SWIMMERS ACTCommittee report on H.R. 5063H. Rept. 119-772ENHANCING GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION ON FEDERAL LANDS ACTCommittee report on H.R. 5576H. Rept. 119-773ARCHIE CAVANAUGH MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY CLARIFICATION ACTCommittee report on H.R. 6021H. Rept. 119-774RURAL JOBS AND HYDROPOWER EXPANSION ACTCommittee report on H.R. 7487H. Rept. 119-775TO DESIGNATE THE CHRISTIANSTED BANDSTAND AT THE CHRISTIANSTED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS, AS THE "PETER G. THURLAND, SR., BANDSTAND"Committee report on H.R. 8121H. Rept. 119-776TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESCommittee report on H.R. 8454H. Rept. 119-777PART 1, INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE EMERGENCY CLAIMS PARITY ACTCommittee report on S. 2098, S. 699, H.R. 8658, S. 1055H. Rept. 119-778, Part 1
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NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REMEMBRANCE, SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTCommittee report on H.R. 309H. Rept. 119-757LOCAL COMMUNITIES & BIRD HABITAT STEWARDSHIP ACT OF 2026Committee report on H.R. 3276H. Rept. 119-758YUHAAVIATAM OF SAN MANUEL NATION LAND EXCHANGE ACTCommittee report on H.R. 3925H. Rept. 119-760NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT PREVENTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2025Committee report on H.R. 2406H. Rept. 119-761TO PROVIDE FOR THE EQUITABLE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN INDIAN LAND DISPUTES REGARDING LAND IN ILLINOIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESCommittee report on H.R. 2827H. Rept. 119-762CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED ADVANCEMENT FOR TRAINING, EDUCATION, RESTORATION, AND SCIENCE (WATERS) ACTCommittee report on H.R. 6893H. Rept. 119-763
Sent to this committeeOfficial communications addressed to this committee — reports a statute requires an agency to file, messages from the President, and petitions and memorials asking Congress to act. The committee takes receipt of all of them.
Nov 22026
Executive CommunicationEC-5056
A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Annual Report to the Congress on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities for Fiscal Year 2025, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1632(g); Public Law 94–437, section 302 (as amended by Public Law 102–573, section 302(3)(A)); (106 Stat. 4561); jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources.
ReportThe Annual Report to the Congress on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities for Fiscal Year 2025.
Filed byAssistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services
Required by25 U.S.C. 1632(g); Public Law 94–437, section 302 (as amended by Public Law 102–573, section 302(3)(A)); (106 Stat. 4561)
Executive CommunicationEC-5055
A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of War, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation, titled the "Pilot Program to Expedite Environmental, Cultural, and Historic Preservation Reviews of Priority Military Projects and Programs in the Indo-Pacific"; jointly to the Committees on Armed Services and Natural Resources.
ReportA draft of proposed legislation, titled the "Pilot Program to Expedite Environmental, Cultural, and Historic Preservation Reviews of Priority Military Projects and Programs in the Indo-Pacific".
Filed byPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of War
Oct 262026
Executive CommunicationEC-4963
A letter from the Biologist, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule - Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project in Washington [Docket No.: 260820-0009] (RIN: 0648-BN42) received October 19, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Administration's final rule - Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project in Washington [Docket No.: 260820-0009] (RIN: 0648-BN42) received October 19, 2026.
Filed byBiologist, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4962
A letter from the Chief, Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Key Ring-Necked Snake and Rim Rock Crowned Snake [Docket No.: FWS-R4-ES-2022-0022; FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BE84) received October 19, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Key Ring-Necked Snake and Rim Rock Crowned Snake [Docket No.: FWS-R4-ES-2022-0022; FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BE84) received October 19, 2026.
Filed byChief, Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4961
A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's temporary final rule - Special Local Regulation; Ponce Harbor, Ponce, PR [Docket Number: USCG-2026-1221] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received October 19, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's temporary final rule - Special Local Regulation; Ponce Harbor, Ponce, PR [Docket Number: USCG-2026-1221] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received October 19, 2026.
Filed byDirector, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Oct 62026
Executive CommunicationEC-4849
A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of War, transmitting one legislative proposal the Department requests to be enacted during the second session of the 119th Congress; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportOne legislative proposal the Department requests to be enacted during the second session of the 119th Congress.
Filed byAssistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of War
Sep 212026
Executive CommunicationEC-4767
A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final rule - Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection; Delay of Effective Date of Conforming Amendments [Docket No.: MSHA-2023-0001] (RIN: 1219-AB36) received September 16, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's final rule - Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection; Delay of Effective Date of Conforming Amendments [Docket No.: MSHA-2023-0001] (RIN: 1219-AB36) received September 16, 2026.
Filed byActing Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Sep 162026
Executive CommunicationEC-4744
A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's direct final rule - Revision to Regulations Regarding Approval of Operations; Valid Period of Approved Application for Permit to Drill [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0136; A2407-014-004-065516; #O2412-014-004-047181.1] (RIN: 1004-AF39) received September 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's direct final rule - Revision to Regulations Regarding Approval of Operations; Valid Period of Approved Application for Permit to Drill [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0136; A2407-014-004-065516; #O2412-014-004-047181.1] (RIN: 1004-AF39) received September 3, 2026.
Filed byDivision Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4743
A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's direct final rule - Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites--Failure To Comply [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0204; A2407-014-004-065516; #O2412-014-004-047181.1] (RIN: 1004-AF48) received September 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's direct final rule - Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites--Failure To Comply [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0204; A2407-014-004-065516; #O2412-014-004-047181.1] (RIN: 1004-AF48) received September 3, 2026.
Filed byDivision Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4742
A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's direct final rule - Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites--Fees [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0203; A2407-014-004-065516; #O2412-014-004-047181.1] (RIN: 1004-AF47) received September 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's direct final rule - Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites--Fees [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0203; A2407-014-004-065516; #O2412-014-004-047181.1] (RIN: 1004-AF47) received September 3, 2026.
Filed byDivision Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
MemorialML-136
The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana, relative to House Resolution No. 292, to memorialize the United States Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to take such actions as are necessary to properly inspect and ensure the safety of imported seafood.; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportHouse Resolution No. 292, to memorialize the United States Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to take such actions as are necessary to properly inspect and ensure the safety of imported seafood.
Sep 142026
Executive CommunicationEC-4688
A letter from the Biologist, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's interim final rule - Pribilof Islands Administration; Dogs Prohibited [Docket No.: 260630-0155] (RIN: 0648-BN39) August 7, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Administration's interim final rule - Pribilof Islands Administration; Dogs Prohibited [Docket No.: 260630-0155] (RIN: 0648-BN39) August 7, 2026.
Filed byBiologist, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4687
A letter from the Manager, Branch of Delisting and Foreign Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Razorback Sucker From Endangered to Threatened With a Section 4(d) Rule [Docket No.: FWS-R6-ES-2020-0057; FXES1111090FEDR-245-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BE07) received September 1, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Razorback Sucker From Endangered to Threatened With a Section 4(d) Rule [Docket No.: FWS-R6-ES-2020-0057; FXES1111090FEDR-245-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BE07) received September 1, 2026.
Filed byManager, Branch of Delisting and Foreign Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4686
A letter from the Manager, Branch of Delisting and Foreign Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Hawaiian Stilt (Kukuluae'o or Ae'o) From Endangered to Threatened With a Section 4(d) Rule [Docket No.: FWS-R1-ES-2020-0079; FXES1113090FEDR-267-FF09E22000] (RIN: 1018-BE02) received September 1, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Hawaiian Stilt (Kukuluae'o or Ae'o) From Endangered to Threatened With a Section 4(d) Rule [Docket No.: FWS-R1-ES-2020-0079; FXES1113090FEDR-267-FF09E22000] (RIN: 1018-BE02) received September 1, 2026.
Filed byManager, Branch of Delisting and Foreign Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4685
A letter from the Chief, Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee [Docket No.: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0132; FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BH72) received September 1, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee [Docket No.: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0132; FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BH72) received September 1, 2026.
Filed byChief, Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4684
A letter from the Branch Chief, Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rayed Bean, Sheepnose, Snuffbox, and Spectaclecase Mussels [Docket No.: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0144; FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BH73) received September 1, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rayed Bean, Sheepnose, Snuffbox, and Spectaclecase Mussels [Docket No.: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0144; FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BH73) received September 1, 2026.
Filed byBranch Chief, Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4683
A letter from the Chief, Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Office's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of Critical Habitat for the Contiguous U.S. Distinct Population Segment of the Canada Lynx [Docket No.: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0142; FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BH59) received September 1, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Office's final rule - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised Designation of Critical Habitat for the Contiguous U.S. Distinct Population Segment of the Canada Lynx [Docket No.: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0142; FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] (RIN: 1018-BH59) received September 1, 2026.
Filed byChief, Branch of Domestic Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4682
A letter from the Wildlife Biologist, Migratory Bird Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule - Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting [Docket No.: FWS-HQ-MB-2024-0206; FF09M32000-267-FXMB1231099BPP0] (RIN: 1018-BI04) received September 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's final rule - Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting [Docket No.: FWS-HQ-MB-2024-0206; FF09M32000-267-FXMB1231099BPP0] (RIN: 1018-BI04) received September 3, 2026.
Filed byWildlife Biologist, Migratory Bird Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Sep 102026
Executive CommunicationEC-4649
A letter from the Special Assistant, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule - Gulf Islands National Seashore; Personal Watercraft [NPS-GUIS-41942; PPSEGUISA0 PPMPSAS1Z.Y00000] (RIN: 1024-AE55) received August 28, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's final rule - Gulf Islands National Seashore; Personal Watercraft [NPS-GUIS-41942; PPSEGUISA0 PPMPSAS1Z.Y00000] (RIN: 1024-AE55) received August 28, 2026.
Filed bySpecial Assistant, National Park Service, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4648
A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Prospecting Within National Forest Wilderness for the Purpose of Gathering Information About Mineral Resources [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0011; PO #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF06) received September 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Prospecting Within National Forest Wilderness for the Purpose of Gathering Information About Mineral Resources [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0011; PO #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF06) received September 3, 2026.
Filed byDivision Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4647
A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's direct final rule - Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites--Introduction [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0202; A2407-014-004-065516; #O2412-014-004-047181.1] (RIN: 1004-AF46) received September 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's direct final rule - Revisions to Regulations Regarding Locating, Recording, and Maintaining Mining Claims or Sites--Introduction [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0202; A2407-014-004-065516; #O2412-014-004-047181.1] (RIN: 1004-AF46) received September 3, 2026.
Filed byDivision Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Sep 82026
Executive CommunicationEC-4627
A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Mineral Locations Within National Forest Wilderness [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0012; PO #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF10) received September 3, 2026], pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Mineral Locations Within National Forest Wilderness [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0012; PO #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF10) received September 3, 2026].
Filed byDivision Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4626
A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Mining Claim Payments [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0013; PO #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF12) received September 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Mining Claim Payments [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0013; PO #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF12) received September 3, 2026.
Filed byDivision Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4625
A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Annual Fees for Oil Shale Placer Mining Claims [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0014; Order #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF35) received September 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Annual Fees for Oil Shale Placer Mining Claims [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0014; Order #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF35) received September 3, 2026.
Filed byDivision Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
Executive CommunicationEC-4624
A letter from the Division Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Geothermal Lease Royalty Rate Terms [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0019; PO #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF19) received September 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
ReportThe Department's direct final rule - Rescission of Regulations Regarding Geothermal Lease Royalty Rate Terms [Docket No.: BLM-2025-0019; PO #4820000251; Order #02412-014-004-047181.0] (RIN: 1004-AF19) received September 3, 2026.
Filed byDivision Chief, Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Required by5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868)
Filed asRulemaking
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