CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Natural Resources; Renewable Energy
Amendments
Arizona: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), H8618, H8620, H8621 [30OC]
——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), consideration (H. Res. 656), H8552 [29OC]
Colorado: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas (H.R. 823), H8660, H8661, H8662, H8663, H8664 [30OC]
——— designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas (H.R. 823), consideration (H. Res. 656), H8552 [29OC]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S5951, S5978–S6046 [22OC], S6098–S6133 [23OC], S6165–S6175 [24OC], S6183, S6185, S6186, S6194–S6204 [28OC], S6248–S6254 [29OC], S6306 [30OC], S6311–S6315, S6321 [31OC], S6722, S6723 [20NO], S6734 [21NO], H4780, H4804 [19JN], H4940, H4941, H4943, H4944, H4945, H4960 [20JN], H8972, H9035 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4787 [19JN]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), S3118 [23MY], H3700, H3701, H3702, H3703, H3704, H3705, H3706, H3708, H3709 [10MY], H4184 [3JN]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), consideration (H. Res. 357), H3518 [9MY]
Natural resources: improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), S872 [5FE], S926, S996, S1007, S1008, S1009, S1010, S1011, S1016, S1017, S1018, S1019, S1021, S1022 [6FE], S1031, S1101, S1109, S1143, S1145, S1146, S1147 [7FE], S1160, S1161, S1170, S1171, S1172, S1173, S1174 [11FE], S1281 [12FE]
World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 91), S1798, S1799 [12MR]
Appointments
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, H2222 [26FE], H3281 [25AP]
Articles and editorials
Shark Fin Is Banned in 12 U.S. States—But It’s Still on the Menu, H9079–H9081 [20NO]
Vote on the Green New Deal, S1317 [13FE]
Bills and resolutions
Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels: implement (see H.R. 1305), H2038 [15FE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2522), S5602 [19SE] (see H.R. 265), H280 [8JA] (see H.R. 3164), H4348 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 265), consideration (see H. Res. 28), H280 [8JA]
America Recycles Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S6605 [14NO]
American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 257), S4169 [20JN]
America’s Water Infrastructure Act: technical corrections (see S. 1811), S3363 [12JN]
Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see H.R. 2264), H3254 [10AP]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 2461), S5447 [11SE]
Arizona: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (see S. 3127), S7208 [19DE] (see H.R. 1373), H2233 [26FE]
——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H8537 [28OC]
BatWeek: designate (see H. Res. 663), H8678 [30OC]
Birds: authorize U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service to engage in activities to improve conditions for albatrosses and petrels (see H.R. 1305), H2038 [15FE]
BLM: allow a land exchange in San Bernardino County, CA, with San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (see S. 308), S800 [31JA] (see H.R. 1067), H1460 [7FE]
——— promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, NV (see S. 2804), S6448 [6NO] (see H.R. 252), H228 [4JA]
Bureau of Reclamation: conduct certain water security measures in Western States through improved conservation and restoration efforts and groundwater management (see S. 2718), S6189 [28OC] (see H.R. 4891), H8539 [28OC]
——— establish a grant program for funding of water recycling and reuse projects (see H.R. 1162), H1580 [13FE]
——— extend a repayment contract relative to Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District and authorize the District to develop an excess capacity contract to offset repayment costs (see S. 1758), S3283 [10JN]
——— participate in implementation of Platte River Recovery Implementation Program First Increment Extension for threatened and endangered species in the Central and Lower Platte River Basin (see S. 990), S2189 [2AP] (see H.R. 3237), H4627 [12JN]
——— promote desalination project development and drought resilience (see H.R. 3723), H5726 [11JY]
——— provide flexibility to allow greater aquifer recharge through Federal lands and facilities (see S. 1570), S3004 [21MY] (see H.R. 2871), H4063 [21MY]
——— provide for water security, reliability, modernization, and abundance in Western States (see H.R. 5217), H9167 [21NO]
——— support water infrastructure in reclamation States (see S. 1932), S4169 [20JN]
California: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see S. 1111), S2386 [10AP] (see H.R. 2199), H3251 [10AP]
——— provide restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation on Federal lands in northern California (see S. 1110), S2386 [10AP] (see H.R. 2250), H3254 [10AP]
California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and development of renewable energy (see S. 67), S103 [9JA] (see H.R. 376), H357 [9JA]
Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. 2358), H3283 [25AP]
Climate: accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate and support ocean-centric solutions to climate crisis (see S. Res. 342), S5706 [25SE] (see H. Res. 589), H7989 [25SE]
——— provide communities with tools to respond to extreme weather and implement a strategy to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources on which tourism and recreation jobs and local economies depend (see S. 1482), S2884 [15MY] (see H.R. 2748), H3840 [15MY]
——— provide incentives for agricultural producers to carry out climate stewardship practices, increase reforestation, and establish Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program (see S. 2452), S5407 [10SE] (see H.R. 4269), H7596 [10SE]
Coastal zones: improve ability of NOAA, Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy oceans and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relative to oil spill preparedness, prevention, and response (see H.R. 2352), H3279 [22AP]
——— support coastal communities’ ability to prepare for and respond to coastal threats by improving infrastructure and supporting research, resiliency, conservation and restoration work (see H.R. 4093), H7479 [30JY]
Colorado: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas (see S. 241), S698 [28JA] (see H.R. 823), H1242 [28JA]
——— designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas (H.R. 823), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H8537 [28OC]
Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 2429), S5311 [1AU] (see H.R. 4160), H7488 [2AU]
Corp. for National and Community Service: establish Climate Resiliency Service Corps under AmeriCorps (see H.R. 5176), H9056 [19NO]
Corps of Engineers: expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (see H.R. 462), H462 [10JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a grant program to remove nonnative plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see S. 2862), S6604 [14NO] (see H.R. 5100), H8878 [14NO]
——— establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention (see H.R. 2141), H3128 [8AP]
——— mitigate threat of invasive species in forests (see H.R. 3244), H4627 [12JN]
——— modify limitations applicable to qualified conservation loan guarantees (see H.R. 2797), H3923 [16MY]
——— require reimbursement of sponsors for certain costs of emergency water protection measures (see H.R. 4205), H7520 [23AU]
Dept. of Defense: enhance readiness by adapting infrastructure and operations to address climate change and improving energy and resource efficiency (see S. 1498), S2884 [15MY] (see H.R. 2759), H3841 [15MY]
Dept. of Energy: establish a smart energy and water efficiency program (see H.R. 2665), H3726 [10MY]
——— provide for a smart water resource management pilot program (see H.R. 2019), H2985 [2AP]
Dept. of the Interior: approve Kickapoo Tribe Water Rights Settlement Agreement (see S. 1977), S4566 [26JN] (see H.R. 3491), H5167 [25JN]
——— approve settlement of water rights claims of the Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (see S. 1277), S2569 [1MY] (see H.R. 2459), H3404 [1MY]
——— assess suitability and feasibility of designating certain land in Kentucky as the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area (see S. 2985), S6888 [5DE] (see H.R. 5305), H9293 [5DE]
——— assist Indian tribes and tribal organizations with protection, conservation, and fostering of buffalo herds and habitat on Indian lands (see H.R. 5153), H8958 [18NO]
——— authorize a National Heritage Area Program (see H.R. 1049), H1459 [7FE]
——— authorize Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System and Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System (see S. 334), S867 [5FE] (see H.R. 967), H1361 [5FE]
——— conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (see H.R. 1487), H2322 [4MR]
——— create dedicated funds to protect North American butterflies, Pacific Island plants, freshwater mussels, and Southwest desert fish (see S. 3117), S7207 [19DE] (see H.R. 2918), H4118 [22MY]
——— develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see S. 1295), S2613 [2MY] (see H.R. 2485), H3439 [2MY]
——— establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 3596), H5265 [28JN]
——— establish Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Program (see S. 3131), S7208 [19DE]
——— expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 2099), H3099 [4AP]
——— maintain annual base funding for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins fish recovery programs and require a report on implementation of those programs (see S. 38), S67 [8JA]
——— modify process for examining mining claims, facilitate certain tree projects, modify certain wilderness areas, and implement White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act in Nevada (see H.R. 253), H228 [4JA]
——— provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see S. 1458), S2815 [14MY] (see H.R. 1334), H2100 [25FE] (see H.R. 4512), H8053 [26SE]
——— reauthorize certain National Heritage Areas (see S. 2952), S6756 [21NO]
——— report on maintenance of Federal land holdings (see S. 434), S1165 [11FE]
Dept. of the Navy: take leading role in mitigation of cross-border spills, discharges, and debris in the Tijuana River that impact national security interests (see H. Res. 511), H7241 [23JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds to increase investment in domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see S. 2261), S5106 [25JY] (see H.R. 4041), H7465 [25JY]
——— make Reclamation Water Settlements Fund permanent (see S. 886), S2042 [27MR] (see H.R. 1904), H2884 [27MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a Veterans Conservation Corps (see H.R. 2274), H3255 [10AP]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration (see H. Res. 445), H4769 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 708), H8957 [18NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 75), H9057 [19NO]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit sale or transfer of public lands management authority without congressional consent (see S. 491), S1382 [14FE] (see H.R. 1276), H2031 [14FE]
——— provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to meet conservation and deferred maintenance needs of certain departmental lands (see H.R. 1026), H1391 [6FE]
——— require coordination with impacted parties when conducting forest management activities (see H.R. 5218), H9167 [21NO]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (see H.R. 2157), H3216 [9AP]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), consideration (see H. Res. 357), H3473 [7MY]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 45), H4216 [3JN]
Douglas County, NV: promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for sensible development (see S. 2890), S6625 [18NO]
Ecology and environment: establish a national goal on conserving U.S. lands and oceans (see S. Res. 372), S5966 [22OC]
Endangered species: prohibit import and export of any species listed or proposed to be listed as a threatened or endangered species (see H.R. 2245), H3254 [10AP]
——— repeal rules that weaken protections of endangered wildlife and fish (see S. 2491), S5539 [17SE] (see H.R. 4348), H7753 [17SE]
EPA: establish a California New River restoration program (see H.R. 358), H356 [9JA]
——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see S. 2456), S5407 [10SE] (see H.R. 4266), H7596 [10SE]
——— prohibit sewage dumping into Great Lakes (see S. 2210), S5012 [23JY] (see H.R. 3894), H7240 [23JY]
——— provide assistance to protect water quality of Puget Sound (see H.R. 2247), H3254 [10AP]
——— reauthorize Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (see S. 2295), S5107 [25JY] (see H.R. 4031), H7465 [25JY]
——— reauthorize National Estuary Program (see H.R. 4044), H7466 [25JY]
——— reform renewable fuel standard by mitigating harmful environmental impacts and advancing the next generation of biofuels (see S. 2873), S6604 [14NO] (see H.R. 5113), H8878 [14NO]
——— require a certain percentage of Clean Water State Revolving Fund grants be used for green projects (see H.R. 2458), H3404 [1MY]
Essex National Heritage Area: repeal funding authorization sunset and total funding cap (see H.R. 5441), H10306 [16DE]
Federal agencies and departments: establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relative to coral reef ecosystems (see S. 1922), S4168 [20JN] (see H.R. 3384), H5005 [20JN]
——— improve energy efficiency in Federal facilities by encouraging entrance into energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (see S. 1706), S3215 [4JN] (see H.R. 3079), H4312 [4JN]
Fish and fishing: encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation (see S. 754), S1792 [12MR] (see H.R. 1747), H2717 [13MR]
——— improve conservation of sharks (see S. 1008), S2239 [3AP] (see H.R. 788), H1211 [24JA]
——— improve management of forage fish (see H.R. 2236), H3253 [10AP]
——— phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (see S. 906), S2043 [27MR] (see H.R. 1979), H2916 [28MR]
——— prohibit sale of shark fins (see S. 877), S1987 [26MR] (see H.R. 737), H1171 [23JA]
——— prohibit sale of shark parts (see H.R. 614), H675 [16JA]
——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (see H.R. 3697), H5725 [11JY]
——— require identification of salmon conservation areas (see H.R. 4723), H8227 [17OC]
Florida: remove from John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 (see H.R. 3733), H5774 [12JY]
Forest Service: anniversary of Smokey Bear (see H. Res. 775), H12290 [19DE]
——— authorize insect and disease treatment programs on certain Federal land (see H.R. 691), H958 [18JA]
——— designate Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area in Oregon (see S. 82), S142 [10JA] (see H.R. 1056), H1460 [7FE]
——— designate Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area in Oregon (see H.R. 993), H1389 [6FE]
——— develop alternative harvesting procedures for certain low-value restoration timber by-products to provide flexibility and improve effectiveness of Four Forests Restoration Initiative in Arizona (see S. 1849), S3476 [13JN]
——— permanently reactivate the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council and remove reforestation trust fund transfer funding limit for reforestation activities (see H.R. 5311), H9293 [5DE]
——— provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 1311), S2613 [2MY] (see H.R. 2491), H3439 [2MY]
GAO: report on, and make recommendations to improve, efforts by fishery management agencies to address impact of climate change on fisheries (see H.R. 4679), H8143 [15OC]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (see S.J. Res. 8), S1326 [13FE] (see S. Res. 59), S1133 [7FE] (see H. Res. 109), H1462 [7FE]
——— address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and hazardous and other wastes, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (H. Res. 109), consideration (see H. Res. 132), H2032 [14FE]
Green Real Deal: address climate change by harnessing the power of free markets, embracing technological innovation and entrepreneurship, and cutting excessive governmental red tape (see H. Res. 288), H3068 [3AP]
GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings (see H.R. 919), H1335 [30JA]
——— repeal requirement to sell Plum Island, NY, and allow for the transfer to another Federal agency or entity to protect environmental and recreational benefits (see S. 519), S1383 [14FE]
Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 225), S586 [24JA] (see H.R. 307), H282 [8JA]
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: redesignate as Indiana Dunes National Park (see S. 168), S274 [16JA] (see H.R. 684), H719 [17JA]
International Year of the Salmon: observance (see S. Res. 251), S3477 [13JN] (see H. Res. 421), H4313 [4JN]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: apply same funding apportionment formula to territories and the District of Columbia as is applied to States (see H.R. 1353), H2101 [25FE]
——— provide permanent, dedicated funding (see S. 1081), S2328 [9AP] (see H.R. 3195), H4431 [11JN]
——— reauthorize (see S. 302), S800 [31JA]
Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 2453), S5407 [10SE] (see H.R. 1568), H2504 [6MR]
Montana: sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land, add certain land to National Wilderness Preservation System, and designate new areas for recreation (see S. 1765), S3284 [10JN]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds: require continued sales of semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold (see S. 652), S1659 [5MR] (see H.R. 1446), H2313 [28FE]
National Climate Bank: establish (see S. 2057), S4698 [8JY] (see H.R. 5416), H10257 [12DE]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 305), S5312 [1AU]
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1139), S2387 [10AP] (see H.R. 4831), H8456 [23OC]
National Geologic Mapping Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 318), H283 [8JA]
National Orca Protection Month: observance (see H. Res. 418), H4216 [3JN]
National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 167), S2435 [11AP]
National Parks Conservation Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 128), S2088 [28MR] (see H. Res. 250), H2761 [21MR]
National Science and Technology Council: establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency (see S. 2799), S6447 [6NO]
National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see S. Res. 324), S5663 [24SE] (see H. Res. 610), H8081 [27SE]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 362), S5896 [17OC] (see H. Res. 628), H8143 [15OC]
Native Americans: protect cultural practices and livelihoods of producers of Alaska Native handicrafts and fossilized ivory products (see S. 804), S1898 [14MR] (see H.R. 1806), H2745 [14MR]
Natural resources: improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (see S. 47), S67 [8JA]
——— improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 21), H2234 [26FE]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 310), S800 [31JA] (see H.R. 1347), H2100 [25FE]
NOAA: provide grants supporting research on conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay (see H.R. 5366), H9387 [9DE]
——— require research in coastal sustainability and resilience to ensure continued Federal implementation and advancement of coastal resiliency efforts (see H.R. 3919), H7241 [23JY]
North Dakota: redesignate Sullys Hill National Game Preserve as White Horse Hill National Game Preserve (see S. 2099), S4807 [11JY] (see H.R. 3755), H5824 [15JY]
Oceans: enhance domestic marine debris response (see S. 2364), S5247 [31JY]
——— enhance domestic marine debris response, improve domestic infrastructure to prevent marine debris, and promote global engagement to combat marine debris (see S. 1982), S4566 [26JN]
——— enhance global engagements to combat marine debris (see S. 2372), S5248 [31JY]
——— improve domestic infrastructure to prevent marine debris (see S. 2260), S5063 [24JY] (see H.R. 3969), H7462 [25JY]
Ohio: commend historical environmental progress and restoration in Cuyahoga River Valley and Lake Erie, continue to support environmental protections and improvements, and recognize economic benefit of Cuyahoga River (see S. Res. 290), S5141 [29JY]
Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 1265), S2569 [1MY] (see H.R. 642), H716 [17JA]
Oregon: designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see H.R. 999), H1390 [6FE]
Outdoor Afro (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 371), H3680 [9MY]
Pipelines: prohibit use of eminent domain for construction or expansion of a natural gas pipeline through land conserved by certain land trusts and local governments (see H.R. 4910), H8594 [29OC]
Plum Island, NY: repeal requirement for GSA to sell certain Federal property, require further use be for conservation, education, and research, and conduct a special resource study (see H.R. 1578), H2504 [6MR]
Public lands: designate certain lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see S. 827), S1899 [14MR] (see H.R. 1321), H2046 [22FE]
——— maximize land management efficiencies, promote land conservation, and generate education funding (see H.R. 244), H227 [4JA]
——— protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 367), S1131 [7FE] (see H.R. 1050), H1459 [7FE]
——— reaffirm to land management agencies priorities and goals of 2007 Executive order on facilitation of hunting heritage and wildlife conservation and recommend issuing a new supporting Executive order (see H. Res. 151), H2234 [26FE]
Refuse disposal: improve international waste management systems and prevent and reduce plastic waste and marine debris (see H.R. 4636), H8110 [11OC]
Roads and highways: establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under Endangered Species Act relative to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States (see S. 1051), S2270 [4AP]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 316), S831 [4FE] (see H.R. 357), H356 [9JA]
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: adjust boundary to include Rim of the Valley Corridor (see S. 774), S1844 [13MR] (see H.R. 1708), H2715 [13MR]
Science: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see S. 2384), S5248 [31JY] (see H.R. 1572), H2504 [6MR]
South America: express concern about, and assist with mitigation of, Amazon rainforest fires and illegal deforestation, reinstate protections for indigenous community stewardship, and strengthen environmental enforcement (see S. Res. 337), S5706 [25SE]
Sportsmen: provide for preservation of sportsmen’s heritage and protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 1326), H2046 [22FE]
Taxation: allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see S. 809), S1898 [14MR] (see H.R. 1727), H2716 [13MR]
——— expand exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures (see H.R. 2313), H3264 [12AP]
——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 361), S919 [6FE] (see H.R. 807), H1242 [28JA]
——— impose a carbon tax on fossil fuel producers to offset Social Security payroll tax reduction, pay Social Security beneficiaries, and offset higher energy prices for low-income households (see H.R. 3966), H7462 (see H.R. 4058), H7466 [25JY]
——— limit amount of certain qualified conservation contributions (see S. 170), S274 [16JA] (see H.R. 1992), H2923 [29MR]
——— provide investment tax credit for Sea Water Air Conditioning (SWAC) and resume investment tax credit for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) (see H.R. 5375), H10015 [10DE]
Territories: authorize management of Federal submerged lands off of territories for offshore energy, establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, and provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation (see S. 499), S1382 [14FE] (see H.R. 1014), H1390 [6FE]
Topsail, NC: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06 (see S. 1406), S2770 [9MY] (see H.R. 2834), H3962 [17MY]
Trails: clarify status of North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of the National Park Service (see S. 1027), S2269 [4AP] (see H.R. 2090), H3099 [4AP]
U.N.: support sustainable development goals (see H. Res. 654), H8462 [24OC]
U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: urge Senate ratification (see H. Res. 454), H5006 [20JN]
——— urge Senate to ratify (see S. Res. 284), S5108 [25JY]
U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: establish (see S. 2429), S5311 [1AU] (see H.R. 4160), H7488 [2AU]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: assist in conservation of critically endangered species in foreign countries (see H.R. 4341), H7753 [17SE]
——— assist in conservation of highly endangered amphibian species in foreign countries (see H.R. 4340), H7753 [17SE]
——— consolidate protection of fish and regulation of waterways under Endangered Species Act into a single agency (see H.R. 548), H600 [15JA]
——— establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 1499), S2923 [16MY] (see H.R. 2795), H3923 [16MY]
——— establish Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for reducing human-predator conflict (see S. 2194), S4966 [22JY]
——— establish Tribal Wildlife Corridors (see S. 2891), S6669 [19NO] (see H.R. 5179), H9057 [19NO]
——— extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 261), S742 [29JA] (see H.R. 925), H1335 [30JA]
——— give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units (see H.R. 1047), H1459 [7FE]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 3742), H5774 [12JY]
——— modernize funding of wildlife conservation (see S. 2092), S4807 [11JY] (see H.R. 877), H1333 [30JA]
——— protect grizzly bear populations and guarantee Native American tribes a role in conserving and managing the species (see H.R. 2532), H3473 [7MY]
——— provide parity for wildlife restoration funding for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia and make technical corrections to certain wildlife and fishing legislation (see H.R. 1809), H2754 [18MR]
——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see S. 268), S742 [29JA] (see H.R. 872), H1333 [30JA]
——— reauthorize Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (see H.R. 4828), H8456 [23OC]
——— reissue final rules relative to listing of gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act (see S. 831), S1899 [14MR]
——— reissue final rules relative to listing of gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 4494), H7989 [25SE]
——— seek compensation for damages to trust resources and use funds received as that compensation to restore, replace, or acquire equivalent resources (see S. 1899), S3843 [19JN] (see H.R. 3370), H4918 [19JN]
U.S. Geological Survey: conduct monitoring, assessment, science, and research in support of binational fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin (see S. 446), S1275 [12FE] (see H.R. 1023), H1391 [6FE]
Water: promote water supply reliability and improved water management for rural communities (see H.R. 2473), H3438 [2MY]
Western Riverside County Wildlife Refuge: establish (see H.R. 2956), H4161 [23MY]
Wild Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2685), H3727 [10MY]
Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 382), S1132 [7FE] (see H.R. 837), H1282 [29JA]
——— increase protections (see S. 3051), S7027 [12DE]
——— support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce its spread and prevalence (see S. 613), S1593 [28FE] (see S. 689), S1705 [6MR] (see H.R. 1550), H2502 [6MR] (see H.R. 1919), H2884 [27MR]
World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 427), H4343 [5JN]
World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 91), S1595 [28FE]
Cloture motions
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S6187 [28OC], S6271 [30OC], S6735 [21NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), motion to proceed, S5881 [17OC], S5946 [22OC]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (S.J. Res. 8), motion to proceed, S1882 [14MR], S1971 [26MR]
Natural resources: improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), S1117 [7FE], S1161 [11FE]
——— improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), motion to proceed, S777 [31JA], S858 [5FE]
Letters
Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Jon J. Indall, Uranium Producers of America (organization), H8614 [30OC]
Require continued sales of Multinational Species Conservation Funds semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold: Elijah E. Cummings, Committee on Oversight and Reform (House), H9086 [20NO]
——— Representative Grijalva, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H9086 [20NO]
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act: Jack Montoucet, Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, H9079 [20NO]
Lists
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 2157, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, S3085 [23MY]
Organizations opposing H.R. 1373, Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act, H8614 [30OC]
Organizations supporting S. 47, Natural Resources Management Act, S900 [6FE]
Senate staff who worked on H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction appropriations, S6322 [31OC]
Senate staff who worked on S. 47, Natural Resources Management Act, S900 [6FE]
Motions
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 265), H397 [10JA]
Arizona: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), H8642 [30OC]
Colorado: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas (H.R. 823), H8701 [31OC]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S5880 [17OC], S6734, S6735 [21NO], H9035 [19NO]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), H3713 [10MY]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (S.J. Res. 8), S1882 [14MR]
Natural resources: improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), S1108, S1109 [7FE], S1160 [11FE]
Notices
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H9119 [20NO]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 823, Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, H8676 [30OC]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1446, require continued sales of multinational species conservation funds semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold, H9119 [20NO]
Remarks in House
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H4943 [20JN]
——— making appropriations, H184, H186 [3JA], H1152 [23JA], H10589, H10590, H10592 [17DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 265), H375–H398, H451 [10JA], H550 [15JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 265), consideration (H. Res. 28), H302–H311 [9JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 265), motion to recommit, H397 [10JA]
American Eagle Day: observance, H4928 [20JN]
Arizona: certify that permanent moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region will not adversely affect employment opportunities for Native Americans, minorities, and women, H8618–H8620 [30OC]
——— complete mineral survey prior to permanently extending moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region, H8621, H8622 [30OC]
——— ensure permanent moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region does not result in increased mineral imports from certain countries, H8643 [30OC]
——— exclude land in 4th Congressional District from permanent moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region, H8620, H8621 [30OC]
——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), H8609–H8622, H8640–H8645 [30OC]
——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), consideration (H. Res. 656), H8550–H8552 [29OC]
——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), motion to recommit, H8643 [30OC]
Barr, Kevin: Sonoma County, CA, Winegrape Commission Viticulture Award of Excellence recipient, E489 [25AP]
BatWeek: designate (H. Res. 663), H8942 [18NO]
Beretta family: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Luther Burbank Conservation Award recipient, E901 [11JY]
California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3471 [7MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tree planting in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, E1376 [30OC]
Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (H.R. 2358), E490 [25AP]
Climate: provide incentives for agricultural producers to carry out climate stewardship practices, increase reforestation, and establish Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program (H.R. 4269), H9352 [9DE]
Colorado: codify that High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site flight guidance regulations will not be impacted by legislation to designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas, H8646 [30OC], H8701–H8703 [31OC]
——— designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas (H.R. 823), H8645–H8665 [30OC], H8698–H8704 [31OC]
——— designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas (H.R. 823), consideration (H. Res. 656), H8550–H8552 [29OC]
——— designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas (H.R. 823), motion to recommit, H8701–H8703 [31OC]
——— ensure livestock grazing rights in Thompson Divide relative to legislation to designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas, H8662, H8663 [30OC]
——— exempt 3d Congressional District from legislation to designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas, H8660, H8661 [30OC]
Committee on the Climate Crisis (House, Select): address climate change with Rural Green Partnership, H9383 [9DE]
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, NY: anniversary, E1243 [4OC]
Corps of Engineers: Everglades restoration project funding, H10384, H10593 [17DE]
——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (H.R. 462), E29 [10JA]
——— prohibit issuance of permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material from a project within Water Conservation Areas in the Everglades, H4741, H4742 [18JN]
——— work with State officials to establish a no wake zone in covered navigation channels when certain criteria exists, H4745 [18JN]
Curecanti National Recreation Area: ensure legislation to designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas in Colorado does not impact water rights, H8662 [30OC]
——— ensure transfer of Soap Creek Area to National Park Service complies with current memorandum of understanding, H8663, H8664 [30OC]
Dept. of Defense: enhance readiness by adapting infrastructure and operations to address climate change and improving energy and resource efficiency (H.R. 2759), H3799 [15MY]
——— Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program funding, H4728, H4729 [18JN]
——— require annual update of climate vulnerability and risk assessment tool, H5659 [11JY]
Dept. of Energy: energy efficiency and renewable energy funding through reductions in fossil fuel research and development funding, H4742 [18JN]
——— Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H5010 [21JN]
Dept. of State: combating endangered species trafficking and transport of trophies into the U.S. funding, H4644, H4645 [13JN]
Dept. of the Interior: assess suitability and feasibility of designating certain land in Kentucky as the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area, H10589 [17DE]
——— conduct a special resource study of portions of Los Angeles, CA, coastal area to evaluate alternatives for protecting coastal area resources (H.R. 1487), H9088, H9089 [20NO]
——— establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a Working Waterfront Grant Program, H9974, H9975 [10DE]
——— expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (H.R. 2099), E410 [4AP]
——— withdraw lands in the Thompson Divide area of Colorado from future oil and gas development and preserve existing private property rights, H8646 [30OC]
Dept. of Transportation: Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant Program funding, H5066, H5067 [24JN]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H4670 [13JN], H4797–H4896 [19JN], H4928, H4929–H4997 [20JN], H5011–H5022 [21JN], H5047–H5072 [24JN], H5100–H5104 [25JN], E806 [20JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4779–H4789 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 708), H8967–H8971 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 75), H9041 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), Senate amendment, H8966, H8972–H9041 [19NO], H9156 [21NO], E1483 [20NO]
Detroit, MI: tribute to Chandler Park Conservancy marshland conservation project, E986 [25JY]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), H3349 [1MY], H3430, H3431 [2MY], H3481 [8MY], H3687–H3717 [10MY], H3851 [16MY], H3953, H3954 [17MY], E578 [10MY], E609, E613 [16MY]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), consideration (H. Res. 357), H3510–H3519 [9MY]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 45), H4206 [3JN]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), motion to recommit, H3713 [10MY]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), Senate amendment, H4184–H4195, H4197, H4207 [3JN], H4335, H4338 [5JN], E733, E736 [10JN]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), unanimous-consent request, H4169 [24MY], H4173, H4174 [28MY], H4177 [30MY]
Elections: require paper ballots used in an election for Federal office be printed on recycled paper, H2496 [6MR]
Emery County, UT: tribute to county leaders efforts to establish San Rafael Swell Western Heritage and Historic Mining National Conservation Area, E316 [18MR]
EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H493 [11JA]
Fish and fishing: encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties to promote fish conservation, H9974, H9976 [10DE]
——— improve conservation of sharks (H.R. 788), H9082 [20NO]
——— prohibit sale of shark fins (H.R. 737), H9076–H9083 [20NO], E1485, E1494 [21NO]
Forest Service: anniversary of Smokey Bear, E1039 [6AU]
——— designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas in White River National Forest along the Continental Divide in Colorado, H8645, H8649 [30OC]
——— designate Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area in Oregon, E224 [27FE]
Friends of the Chicago River (organization): anniversary, E683 [30MY]
Global Recycling Day: observance, E297 [13MR]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (H. Res. 109), H1488 [8FE], H2089–H2096 [25FE], H2298 [28FE], H2787–H2793 [25MR], H2799 [26MR], H3359 [1MY], H3846 [16MY], H10009 [10DE]
Greening of Detroit (organization): anniversary, E1287 [16OC]
GSA: prohibit funding to market or sell Plum Island, NY, H5135 [25JN]
Harvest Home Farms (business): Sand County Foundation Leopold Conservation Award recipient for Pennsylvania, H2822 [26MR]
Harveys Lake Protective Association: anniversary, E1050 [13AU]
Hinkle, Jim: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame inductee, H1529 [13FE]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H3089 [4AP]
Hubach, Cynthia: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E439 [9AP]
Indialantic, FL: anniversary of Sebastian Inlet District, E1586 [12DE]
Johnson, Alan and Mickie: Sand County Foundation Leopold Conservation Award recipient for South Dakota, E654 [22MY]
Kansas City, MO: tribute to Ripple Glass (business), E1398 [5NO]
Keweenaw Land Trust, Inc.: Land Trust Accreditation Commission accreditation, E693 [3JN]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H4974, H4975 [20JN], H7607–H7609, H7627, H7628 [11SE], H8482, H8483 [28OC]
Leelanau County, MI: anniversary of Leelanau Conservation District, E1387 [31OC]
Lower Makefield, PA: Friends of Five Mile Woods recipient of Lower Makefield Board of Supervisors and Lower Makefield Environmental Advisory Council Environmental Stewardship Award, H2108 [26FE]
Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (H.R. 1568), H4933 [20JN]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds: require continued sales of semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold (H.R. 1446), H9086, H9087 [20NO]
National Estuaries Week: observance, H7779 [19SE]
National Park Service: prohibit funding to increase sales of disposable plastic water bottles, H4949 [20JN]
Natural resources: improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), H2089 [25FE], H2109, H2141–H2217 [26FE], H2238 [27FE], H2327 [5MR], H9958 [10DE], E224 [27FE], E237 [4MR], E241, E244 [5MR], E316 [18MR], E1026 [2AU]
——— improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 21), H2219 [26FE]
NOAA: clarify that Climate Change Adaptation Preparedness and Response Program includes projects to address harmful algal blooms, H9995 [10DE]
——— North Atlantic right whale conservation programs funding, H4896 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding for final rule to revise Coastal Zone Management Act Federal consistency provisions, H4894 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding for North Atlantic right whale risk reduction decision support tool, H4932, H4933 [20JN]
——— provide grants supporting research on conservation, restoration, or management of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, H9993 [10DE]
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust: anniversary, E421 [8AP]
Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (H.R. 642), H1001 [23JA]
Orange County, CA, Conservation Corps: anniversary, E1244 [4OC], E1263 [8OC]
Oregon: designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers, E224 [27FE]
Placerville, CA: anniversary of Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony, E708 [4JN]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: establish, H2238 [27FE]
——— establish (H.R. 357), E23 [9JA]
San Rafael Swell Western Heritage and Historic Mining National Conservation Area: establish, E316 [18MR], E1026 [2AU]
Toledo, OH: opening of ProMedica Museum of Natural History at the Toledo Zoo, E707 [4JN]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (H.R. 925), H9083, H9084 [20NO]
——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies, H354 [9JA]
——— prohibit funding for issuance of permits for importation of elephant or lion trophies from Zimbabwe, Zambia, or Tanzania, H4954–H4956 [20JN]
——— prohibit funding to list gray wolves as endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act, H4783 [19JN]
——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management, H2213 [26FE]
——— remove the gray wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife for Minnesota, H5011 [21JN]
U.S. Geological Survey: conduct monitoring, assessment, science, and research in support of binational fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin, H9972, H9973, H9974–H9976 [10DE]
——— conduct research on harmful algal bloom development in the Great Lakes, H9958, H9994 [10DE]
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): negotiation of climate change provisions, H7819 [19SE]
Washington (State): anniversary of Carlton Complex fire, H7389 [25JY]
White River National Forest: designate Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, H8649 [30OC]
——— designate Sandy Treat Overlook within Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, H8646 [30OC]
——— include veteran outreach and engagement activities in management plan for Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, H8661, H8662 [30OC]
Wildlife: special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose funding, H4963 [20JN]
——— support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce its spread and prevalence, H2655 [12MR]
World Ranger Day: observance, E994 [25JY]
World Water Day: observance, H2877 [27MR]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture Improvement Act: impact, S1507 [27FE]
America Recycles Day: observance (S. Res. 422), S6597–S6600, S6614 [14NO]
American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 257), S4195 [20JN]
America’s Water Infrastructure Act: technical corrections (S. 1811), S4776 [10JY]
BatWeek: observance, S6386 [5NO]
BLM: allow a land exchange in San Bernardino County, CA, with San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (S. 308), S807 [31JA]
Bureau of Reclamation: support water infrastructure in reclamation States (S. 1932), S4174–S4176 [20JN]
California Desert Conservation Area: provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and development of renewable energy (S. 67), S104 [9JA]
Colorado: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas (S. 241), S4766 [10JY]
——— tribute to efforts to combat climate change, S6440–S6442 [6NO]
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate): accomplishments, S7012, S7013, S7014 [12DE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S6365 [5NO]
Dept. of Agriculture: Emergency Conservation Program funding, S2873 [15MY]
——— improve Conservation Reserve Program, S7125 [18DE]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs, S55 [8JA]
——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S6377 [5NO]
Dept. of the Interior: establish Maya Security and Conservation Partnership Program (S. 3131), S7196 [19DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: make Reclamation Water Settlements Fund permanent (S. 886), S3128 [23MY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: across-the-board funding reduction, S6184, S6186 [28OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S4739 [9JY], S4744 [10JY], S5913 [21OC], S5951–S5953, S5959 [22OC], S6057–S6060, S6065 [23OC], S6179, S6180, S6183–S6187 [28OC], S6208–S6216, S6218, S6221–S6223, S6227, S6232, S6233 [29OC], S6263, S6284 [30OC], S6315, S6319–S6323, S6327, S6359 [31OC], S6386 [5NO], S6503, S6504 [12NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 75), S6736 [21NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), House amendment, S6631, S6641 [19NO], S6682, S6696, S6703 [20NO], S6730–S6736 [21NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), motion to proceed, S5880 [17OC], S5911 [21OC], S5931, S5933, S5944–S5947, S5949–S5951 [22OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), unanimous-consent agreement, S6146 [24OC], S6293, S6294 [30OC]
Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), S2553, S2554 [1MY], S2732 [8MY], S2757 [9MY], S2777, S2778 [13MY], S2837 [14MY], S2860, S2873, S2877 [15MY], S2953 [20MY], S2986, S2988 [21MY], S3018, S3030 [22MY], S3066, S3071, S3077, S3084–S3086, S3095 [23MY], S3185 [4JN], S3273 [10JN], S5354 [9SE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), corrections in enrollment, S3179 [4JN]
EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, S1890 [14MR]
——— reauthorize Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (S. 2295), S5458 [12SE]
Fish and fishing: phase out large-scale driftnet fishing and develop alternative fishing methods and gear types that reduce incidental catch of living marine resources (S. 906), S2049 [27MR]
Grand Canyon National Park: anniversary, S1487 [26FE]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (S. Res. 59), S1178, S1190 [12FE], S1348 [14FE], S1469 [26FE], S1546–S1550 [27FE], S1558, S1561 [28FE], S1611 [4MR], S1637 [5MR], S1686, S1688, S1689, S1699–S1701 [6MR], S1820, S1822–S1824 [13MR], S1889 [14MR], S5646 [24SE]
——— address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (S.J. Res. 8), S1316, S1336 [13FE], S1337, S1342–S1344, S1348 [14FE], S1468, S1470, S1471 [26FE], S1497–S1501, S1519 [27FE], S1556, S1557, S1559–S1563 [28FE], S1635, S1637 [5MR], S1671–S1674, S1680–S1692, S1711 [6MR], S1718 [7MR], S1749 [11MR], S1788 [12MR], S1808, S1811, S1816 [13MR], S2536 [1MY], S2895 [16MY], S2987 [21MY], S3021 [22MY], S4924 [18JY], S6869 [5DE]
——— address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (S.J. Res. 8), motion to proceed, S1882 [14MR], S1921, S1922, S1926–S1931, S1946 [25MR], S1949–S1975, S1981, S1989–S1991 [26MR], S2011, S2014–S2017, S2021, S2026–S2029 [27MR], S2063 [28MR]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: impose certain requirements on Federal acquisition of land and allocate funding for deferred maintenance backlog, S1106–S1108 [7FE]
——— prohibit funding for Federal acquisition of land, S6319–S6321 [31OC]
——— provide permanent, dedicated funding, S6227 [29OC]
——— reform, S1102 [7FE]
Middleton, James: Sand County Foundation Leopold Conservation Award recipient for Kentucky, S5490 [16SE]
National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 305), S5318 [1AU]
National Park Week: designate (S. Res. 167), S2455 [11AP]
National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (S. Res. 324), S5853 [16OC]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (S. Res. 362), S6177 [24OC]
Natural resources: improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), S72 [8JA], S77 [9JA], S1031–S1109, S1149 [7FE], S1152–S1162 [11FE], S1175, S1178–S1182, S1184–S1186, S1193–S1196, S1271 [12FE], S1289, S1304 [13FE], S1373 [14FE], S1457, S1472 [26FE], S1823 [13MR], S5440 [11SE], S5571 [18SE]
——— improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 21), S1519 [27FE]
——— improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), motion to proceed, S777 [31JA], S817 [4FE], S841, S858 [5FE], S881, S885, S896–S903 [6FE], S1031 [7FE]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 310), S1373 [14FE]
New York (State): passage of Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to address climate change, S3811 [19JN]
NOAA: North Atlantic right whale conservation programs funding, S6209 [29OC]
North Dakota: redesignate Sullys Hill National Game Preserve as White Horse Hill National Game Preserve (S. 2099), S6613 [14NO]
Oceans: enhance domestic marine debris response, improve domestic infrastructure to prevent marine debris, and promote global engagement to combat marine debris (S. 1982), S4547 [26JN]
Ohio: commend historical environmental progress and restoration in Cuyahoga River Valley and Lake Erie, continue to support environmental protections and improvements, and recognize economic benefit of Cuyahoga River (S. Res. 290), S5149 [29JY]
Project SHARE (Salmon Habitat And River Enhancement) (organization): anniversary, S3315 [11JN]
Refuse disposal: improve international waste management systems and prevent and reduce plastic waste and marine debris, S5916 [21OC], S6663 [19NO]
Renewable energy: economic benefits of clean energy technologies, S207 [15JA], S880 [6FE], S1103 [7FE]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: establish, S1160, S1161 [11FE]
——— establish (S. 316), S833 [4FE]
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: adjust boundary to include Rim of the Valley Corridor (S. 774), S1849 [13MR]
Senate: legislative priorities, S6863 [5DE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, S901 [6FE], S1161 [11FE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: clarification on use of digital maps by John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System, S1193 [12FE]
——— combat white-nose syndrome in bats funding, S6386 [5NO]
Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (S. 382), S1135–S1137 [7FE]
World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 91), S1799 [12MR]
Reports filed
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3164) (H. Rept. 116–107), H4348 [6JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2522) (S. Rept. 116–110), S5602 [19SE]
Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1305) (H. Rept. 116–249), H8386 [22OC]
America’s Conservation Enhancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3051), S7113 [17DE]
Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1570) (S. Rept. 116–155), S6241 [29OC]
Clean Water for Rural Communities Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 334) (S. Rept. 116–133), S5965 [22OC]
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 823) (H. Rept. 116–226), H8094 [4OC]
Conduct U.S. Geological Survey Monitoring, Assessment, Science, and Research in Support of Binational Fisheries Within the Great Lakes Basin: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1023) (H. Rept. 116–274), H8737 [8NO]
Consideration of H.R. 265, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 28) (H. Rept. 116–1), H280 [8JA]
Consideration of H.R. 823, Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 116–264), H8537 [28OC]
Consideration of H.R. 1373, Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 116–264), H8537 [28OC]
Consideration of H.R. 2157, Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 357) (H. Rept. 116–51), H3473 [7MY]
Consideration of H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, Science, and Military Construction Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 116–119), H4769 [18JN]
Dept. of the Interior Report on Maintenance of Federal Land Holdings: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 434), S7112 [17DE]
Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 906) (S. Rept. 116–166), S6888 [5DE]
Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1706) (S. Rept. 116–116), S5663 [24SE]
Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1373) (H. Rept. 116–222), H8094 [4OC]
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4031) (H. Rept. 116–287), H8825 [13NO]
Indian Water Rights Settlement Extension Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 886) (S. Rept. 116–189), S7207 [19DE]
Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3596) (H. Rept. 116–295), H8908 [15NO]
Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3195) (H. Rept. 116–277), H8737 [8NO]
Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 310) (S. Rept. 116–9), S1897 [14MR]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Continued Sales of Semipostal Stamp Until All Remaining Stamps Are Sold: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1446) (H. Rept. 116–285), H8825 [13NO]
National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1747) (H. Rept. 116–314), H9178 [26NO]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 310), S866 [5FE]
Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2799), S7113 [17DE]
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 925) (H. Rept. 116–284), H8825 [13NO]
Offshore Wind for Territories Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1014) (H. Rept. 116–230), H8110 [11OC]
Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 990) (S. Rept. 116–146), S6155 [24OC]
Promoting United Government Efforts To Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2247) (H. Rept. 116–290), H8877 [14NO]
Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 116–288), H8825 [13NO]
Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 774), S7156 [18DE]
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1487) (H. Rept. 116–293), H8908 [15NO]
Save Our Seas 2.0—Enhanced Global Engagement To Combat Marine Debris Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2372), S5747 [26SE]
Save Our Seas 2.0—Improving Domestic Infrastructure To Prevent Marine Debris Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2260), S5705 [25SE]
Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales (SAVE Right Whales) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1568) (H. Rept. 116–244), H8257 [18OC]
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 877) (S. Rept. 116–173), S7026 [12DE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 737) (H. Rept. 116–273), H8737 [8NO]
White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2099), S5705 [25SE]
Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 268), S866 [5FE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 268) (S. Rept. 116–18), S1985 [26MR]
Wildlife Restoration Funding Parity for U.S. Territories and the District of Columbia and Technical Corrections to Certain Wildlife and Fishing Legislation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1809) (H. Rept. 116–114), H5582 [10JY]
Resolutions by organizations
Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Mohave County, AZ, Board of Supervisors, H8620 [30OC]
Statements
Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Executive Office of the President, H8614 [30OC]
Green New Deal: Representative Ocasio-Cortez, H2091–H2093 [25FE]
Why I Changed My Mind About Nuclear Power: Michael Shellenberger, Environmental Progress (organization), H8616–H8618 [30OC]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 21, correction in enrollment of S. 47, Natural Resources Management Act, H2219 [26FE]
H. Con. Res. 45, correction in enrollment of H.R. 2157, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H4206 [3JN]
H. Res. 28, consideration of H.R. 265, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H302 [9JA]
H. Res. 357, consideration of H.R. 986, Protecting Americans With Preexisting Conditions Act and H.R. 2157, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H3510 [9MY]
H. Res. 445, consideration of H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction appropriations, H4779 [19JN]
H. Res. 656, consideration of H.R. 823, Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, H.R. 1373, Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act, and H.R. 2181, Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act, H8550 [29OC]
H.R. 265, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H376–H388 [10JA]
H.R. 737, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, H9077 [20NO]
H.R. 823, Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, H8652–H8660 [30OC]
H.R. 925, North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act, H9083 [20NO]
H.R. 1446, require continued sales of Multinational Species Conservation Funds semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold, H9086 [20NO]
H.R. 1487, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act, H9088 [20NO]
H.R. 2157, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H3691–H3699 [10MY], H4184–H4192 [3JN]
H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction appropriations, H4804–H4877 [19JN]
S. 47, Natural Resources Management Act, S1196–S1265 [12FE], H2142–H2211 [26FE]
S. 1811, America’s Water Infrastructure Act technical corrections, S4776 [10JY]
S. 2099, White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act, S6613 [14NO]
S. 2985, Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Study Act, S6890 [5DE]
S. Res. 59, address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities in Green New Deal, S1140 [7FE]
S. Res. 91, World Wildlife Day, S1604 [28FE], S1800 [12MR]
S. Res. 128, National Parks Conservation Association anniversary, S2092 [28MR]
S. Res. 167, National Park Week, S2443 [11AP]
S. Res. 251, International Year of the Salmon, S3483 [13JN]
S. Res. 257, American Eagle Day, S4178 [20JN]
S. Res. 284, urge Senate to ratify U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, S5111 [25JY]
S. Res. 290, commend historical environmental progress and restoration in Cuyahoga River Valley and Lake Erie, continue to support environmental protections and improvements, and recognize economic benefit of Cuyahoga River, S5149 [29JY]
S. Res. 305, National Estuaries Week, S5317 [1AU]
S. Res. 324, National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day, S5666 [24SE]
S. Res. 337, express concern about, and assist with mitigation of, Amazon rainforest fires and illegal deforestation, reinstate protections for indigenous community stewardship, and strengthen environmental enforcement, S5709 [25SE]
S. Res. 342, accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate and support ocean-centric solutions to climate crisis, S5711 [25SE]
S. Res. 362, National Wildlife Refuge Week, S5902 [17OC]
S. Res. 372, establish a national goal on conserving U.S. lands and oceans, S5976 [22OC]
S. Res. 422, America Recycles Day, S6611 [14NO]
S.J. Res. 8, address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities in Green New Deal, S1327 [13FE]