Earth Day Field Hearing Highlights Access Challenges Facing Utah's Public Lands

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• Ranking Members Grijalva & Huffman Call for Federal Action to Combat Human Rights Abuses in Seafood Supply Chain
• Eliminating Illegal, Unregulated, & Unreported Fishing & Seafood Fraud
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• Ranking Member Grijalva Statement on Interior’s New Recommendations for U.S. Park Police and Other DOI Law Enforcement
• H.R. 897, H.R. 3925, H.R. 5441 and H.R. 6235 Water, Wildlife and Fisheries
• Promoting Healthy River Ecosystems that Support Western State Economies

We recommended participants briefly peruse the existing priority nature-based climate solutions and the cross-cutting priorities prior to joining, which can be found here. The Subcommittee is also charged with developing and overseeing the implementation of laws managing domestic and international fisheries and other ocean and Great Lakes resources. The United States has made great strides in making fisheries more economically and environmentally sustainable, as well as in protecting vulnerable ocean ecosystems and species like sharks, whales, and coral.

Ranking Members Grijalva & Huffman Call for Federal Action to Combat Human Rights Abuses in Seafood Supply Chain

The ocean regulates global temperature, generates oxygen, provides essential food supplies and is the planet’s largest carbon sink. But  climate change from the burning of fossil fuels poses significant risks to the health of our oceans. The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee explored the potential for wildlife-borne diseases like Avian flu, COVID, Lyme Disease, and Ebola to cause outbreaks or even pandemics in people. The Committee hosted a hearing in 2019 on chronic wasting disease, a roundtable in 2020 on the impacts of wildlife-borne diseases on human health, and a hearing in 2022 on the importance of monitoring wildlife diseases and preventing public health crises.

Eliminating Illegal, Unregulated, & Unreported Fishing & Seafood Fraud

These coastal ecosystems absorb carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and safely store it at a rate of up to four times that of forests on land. They also reinforce coastlines, limiting the impacts of erosion, flooding and storms all while providing habitat for wildlife and fisheries. Other natural solutions include supporting living shorelines, a shoreline stabilization technique which provides wildlife habitat and natural resilience to communities threatened by rising sea levels, intensified storms, and coastal erosion. The federal government has a trust responsibility to protect tribes’ rights to access and use the water resources they are legally entitled to.

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Species around the world are threatened by human-related activities, from climate change and habitat destruction to wildlife trafficking. We are currently facing the 6th mass extinction in history, with species disappearing approximately 100 times faster than the normal rate. However, House Republicans have launched a coordinated attack to tip the scales of justice in favor of corporate interests that do not want to be held accountable for the environmental damage they cause.

Despite this legal responsibility, many tribal water rights today still remain largely undeveloped and unprotected with 48 percent of homes in tribal communities lacking access to reliable water sources, clean drinking water, or basic sanitation. Additionally, Native American households are 19 times more likely than white households to lack complete running water and indoor plumbing. Subcommittee Democrats are actively working to protect at-risk wildlife species, habitats, and communities from the negative impacts of climate change.

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Committee Democrats are fighting for reliable and sufficient funding to support existing and future congressionally approved tribal water settlements. Under Chair Grijalva’s leadership last Congress, Committee Democrats helped enact new tribal water settlements and deliver significant investments for tribal water projects, including  $2.5 Billion for tribal water rights ssettlements  in the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources considers legislation and conducts congressional oversight on all issues within the Committee’s jurisdiction (see below).

The CLC is an advisory group comprised of community leaders who will advise on and support outreach and engagement efforts throughout the construction of the project. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is required by Senate Bill 27 (Skinner, 2021) to create a Carbon Sequestration and Climate Resiliency Project Registry. The Registry is intended to facilitate funding of nature-based and direct air capture projects that deliver on California’s climate goals. ECOFRIENDLY - We are proud to announce the new California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters is a (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) LEED Platinum Certified Building!

Democrats prioritize improving and developing land, water, and wildlife conservation efforts through public programs and private partnerships. In conjunction with these efforts, Democrats support improving access for recreation on federal lands, including increasing opportunities for hunters and anglers who engage in ethical practices such as using non-toxic materials. The MSA ensures long-term sustainability for American fisheries, giving consumers a growing supply of domestic seafood.

Earth Day Field Hearing Highlights Access Challenges Facing Utah's Public Lands - Hearing Committee Activity The House Committee on Natural Resources

Earth Day Field Hearing Highlights Access Challenges Facing Utah's Public Lands.

Posted: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:51:12 GMT [source]

This work includes upholding the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and supporting other legislation and agency actions that protect and conserve our natural resources for future generations. Indian water rights settlements have been the preferred alternative to litigation for tribes, states, and the federal government, including every Republican and Democratic administration, for decades. Negotiated settlements relieve taxpayers from significant legal liability; support cooperative solutions that benefit all stakeholders; and prevent costly, protracted, and divisive water rights litigation across the western states. Settlements also help tribal communities move past the health and economic consequences caused by a lack of secure access to water.

From the rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the crown of the Statue of Liberty in New York, to the peaks of Mount Denali in Alaska, America’s public lands include some of the most iconic landscapes and treasured places in the world. Under the leadership of Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva, House Natural Resources Committee Democrats advance meaningful, justice-oriented solutions to fight climate change, pursue a healthier, more sustainable planet,and elevate the interests of Indigenous Peoples and residents of U.S. In early September 2022, CNRA held two public workshops to gather feedback on the development of the project registry. The building has much to offer and was designed to create connectivity with the community through usable open space at the pedestrian level, with public access to both retail and food services.

Climate change is also warming  the world’s oceans, which have already absorbed over 90% of the heat trapped by the greenhouse gases humans emit into the atmosphere. Warmer ocean temperatures cause sea level rise, increase the frequency and severity of storms, and harm marine ecosystems, threatening coastal communities across the U.S. and its territories. The Hearing Report presents findings and redacted documents from the Committee’s investigation into PR firms’ work on behalf of fossil fuel companies to mislead the public and block climate change policy proposals. A corresponding hearing featured a whistleblower that detailed her experience in dealing with a PR Firm hired to harass, intimidate, and prevent her from collecting ballot signatures.

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BLM's Final Rule Threatens Western Way of Life.

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Both Wicks and Gabriel hold power over the state’s purse strings in their new roles, and are allies of Rivas, helping him secure the speakership during chaotic jockeying in the Capitol. IUU fishing is estimated to account for 20% of fish catches globally, with an estimated annual economic loss of $26 to $50 billion. IUU fishing is a major driver in the decrease of global fish stocks, threatening marine ecosystems, and jeopardizing food security and the American economy.

The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for overseeing the agencies that manage much of America’s water resources, as well as hydropower development and federal transmission lines. Democrats on the Subcommittee are committed to managing, developing, and improving America’s water supply in an environmentally and economically sound manner. Democrats are also dedicated to developing our domestic energy resources by promoting affordable, environmentally-sustainable hydroelectricity.

Resulting emergency funding for State wildlife agencies to perform surveillance was a good start. The permanent authorization of such funds, as recommended by scientists and national security experts, is the next step. Congressional oversight of federal agencies is an essential part of the legislative process. Since the late 1700s, congressional oversight and investigations have improved federal government accountability and have led to major policy improvements. The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries is working hard to advance federal water policy that promotes future drought resiliency through forward-thinking, collaborative policy solutions.

Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) also supported Rendon over Rivas and was named leader of the housing committee on Tuesday, now overseeing policy decisions on one of the state’s top issues. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, a Democrat and longtime Rendon ally who is running for mayor of Sacramento, was named chair of the high-profile public safety committee as California grapples with its crime response and leads the nation on issues including gun regulation. Tensions over how to respond to fentanyl and child sex trafficking split Democrats at the Capitol earlier this year.

The building contains many functions to ensure maximum energy efficiency including chilled beam radiant systems throughout, LED lighting, high-reflectance non-roof and roof surfaces to mitigate solar heat gain and regional average warming trends. Exterior pavers highlight some of California’s threatened species and serve as a reminder to the importance of our work. Committee chairs have significant power to determine which bills live or die at the Capitol. New influential committee leaders announced Tuesday include Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), who will chair the powerful appropriations committee, and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), who will oversee the budget committee.