Committee approves unanimous-consent package including cemetery conveyance and tribal leasing bills House Natural Resources Committee included two bipartisan bills in a unanimous-consent package: HR 4284 (Small Cemetery Conveyance Act) and HR 5910 (Long Term Leasing amendments allowing up to 99-year leases for federally recognized tribes). Both were ordered reported by unanimous consent.

The House Natural Resources Committee has taken a significant step by advancing two bipartisan bills that streamline cemetery land transfers and empower tribes with long-term leasing options.

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House Natural Resources Committee advances NEPA permitting overhaul after contentious markup The House Natural Resources Committee voted 25–18 to report HR 4776, the SPEED Act, after hours of debate over judicial review, standing, tribal protections, and clean-energy parity; the bill was amended in the nature of a substitute and will be reported to the House.

The House Natural Resources Committee just passed the controversial SPEED Act, igniting fierce debate over environmental protections and project timelines.

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called the #SPEEDAct introduced by Rep #BruceWesterman, the Republican chairman of the #NaturalResourcesCommittee, a “huge step forward,” according to a post on X from #Politico reporter Josh Siegel. But Peters hinted that getting the #legislatioto the

Committee Discusses Forest Management Strategies to Combat Catastrophic Fires Lawmakers emphasize active forest management to prevent catastrophic wildfires and restore forest health.

Lawmakers are calling for urgent action on forest management to prevent catastrophic wildfires and protect our communities' safety.

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Congressional Hearing Discusses Technology's Role in Streamlining Permitting Processes Panelists emphasize technology and community engagement to improve permitting for clean energy projects.

The U.S. House Committee is tackling the urgent need for reform in permitting processes, emphasizing tech innovations and community engagement to meet growing energy demands while protecting the environment.

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Committee advances reconciliation bill to promote US energy dominance and economic growth House Committee on Natural Resources pushes legislation to enhance American energy production and revenue.

The House Committee is pushing a bold energy strategy that could generate billions and create thousands of jobs—are we on the brink of a new era for American energy?

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#Grijalva led the #NaturalResourcesCommittee without fear of repercussion, but with an urgency of the consequences of inaction," his staff said in a statement.

We will miss your voice, in this time of environmental retrogression. RIP. 🙏

Robbie LaValle advocates for grizzly and wolf recovery under Endangered Species Act LaValle urges support for state and federal partnerships to revive bear and wolf populations.

The future of grizzly bears and wolves hangs in the balance as urgent discussions unfold about the Endangered Species Act and the need for united conservation efforts.

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