CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES related term(s) Ecology and Environment; Natural Resources; Renewable Energy

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), S3552 [20JY], S3659 [25JY], S7137, S7145, S7146, S7148 [13DE], S7203 [14DE], S7227, S7233, S7260, S7261 [15DE]

Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (S. 4104), S7292, S7315 [19DE]

——— authorize Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease portion of its Colorado River water allocation to, or enter into exchange and storage agreements with, Arizona communities (S. 3308), S7287 [19DE]

National heritage areas: standardize designation (S. 1942), S9614, S9677 [20DE]

NOAA: improve administration of Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program (S. 4321), S10094, S10100, S10101 [22DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), H5520, H5522, H5523, H5524 [14JN]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), consideration (H. Res. 1170), H5505 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: recognize and promote role of demonstration farm networks in expanding adoption of conservation farming practices that improve health of watersheds and agricultural lands (see H. Res. 1179), H5610 [15JN]

——— recognize significance of California ricelands to wildlife conservation (see H. Res. 1049), H4433 [7AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 4661), S3782 [28JY] (see H.R. 8239), H5923 [28JN]

Animals: conserve global bear populations by prohibiting importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items or products containing bear viscera (see S. 3472), S159 [11JA]

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area: extend authorization (see S. 3633), S647 [10FE]

Bat Week: designate (see S. Res. 830), S6668 [14NO] (see H. Res. 1446), H8409 [21OC]

Bureau of Reclamation: address recovery of certain costs relative to certain facilities in Colorado River Basin (see S. 4232), S2544 [17MY] (see H.R. 9249), H8418 [28OC]

——— provide for critical maintenance and repair of certain Bureau of Reclamation reserved or transferred works (see S. 4233), S2544 [17MY]

——— provide for near-term actions to preserve Colorado River system and expedite measures for drought response (see H.R. 8435), H6921 [20JY]

——— reauthorize desalination research grant authorities and incease funding to promote technological innovation (see H.R. 7612), H4607 [28AP]

——— reauthorize System Conservation Pilot Program (see S. 4579), S3611 [21JY] (see H.R. 9173), H8390 [11OC]

——— support water infrastructure in reclamation States (see S. 4231), S2544 [17MY]

California Desert Protection Act: amend definition of term ‘‘conservation land’’ (see H.R. 8479), H7066 [21JY]

Climate: establish climate resilience workforce (see H.R. 6492), H301 [25JA]

Coast Guard: include St. Lawrence River and other river systems in scope of functions in Center of Expertise for Great Lakes Oil Spill Preparedness and Response (see H.R. 6506), H301 [25JA]

Coastal Barrier Resources Act: amend (see S. 5185), S6962 [5DE]

Coastal zones: distribute revenue from offshore wind projects in New York Bight Area to certain coastal States and promote conservation and workforce development (see H.R. 7554), H4452 [21AP]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 7776), H5009 [16MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1512), H8874 [8DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 121), H8873 [8DE]

——— provide for improvements to U.S. rivers and harbors and for conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 3624), S646 [10FE] (see S. 4136, 4137), S2339 [4MY] (see H.R. 6705), H1118 [11FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish fund for spotted wing drosophila research and mitigation (see S. 4745), S3862 [2AU]

——— establish Good Steward Cover Crop Program (see H.R. 8527), H7254 [27JY]

——— establish grant program to remove nonnative plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 8085), H5610 [15JN]

——— establish Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention (see H.R. 7663), H4713 [3MY]

——— establish moratorium on enrollment of land in Conservation Reserve Program and prohibit enrollment of prime farmland (see H.R. 8592), H7537 [29JY]

——— establish sustainable agriculture research and education resilience initiative (see H.R. 9667), H9983 [21DE]

——— reform Natural Resources Conservation Service programs (see S. 4931), S4969 [22SE]

——— support regenerative agriculture and other conservation practices to support more sustainable and resilient agriculture, and compensate farmers for providing environmental services (see H. Res. 1234), H6882 [19JY]

——— support research and State and Tribal management efforts on chronic wasting disease (see S. 4111), S2219 [28AP]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program (see H.R. 7801), H5097 [17MY]

——— establish grant program to facilitate training and employment of veterans for certain conservation activities (see H.R. 7431), H4396 [6AP]

Dept. of Education: promote environmental literacy (see S. 4041), S2091 [7AP] (see H.R. 7486), H4433 [7AP]

Dept. of Energy: conduct study and submit report on national resource adequacy (see S. 4754), S3919 [3AU]

——— establish pilot program on ocean restoration research and development (see H.R. 9027), H8313 [29SE]

——— restrict Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program funding to any State that has in effect law prohibiting hydraulic fracturing within such State (see H.R. 8678), H7552 [5AU]

Dept. of State: establish international terrestrial carbon sequestration program and provide international technical assistance for carbon market development (see S. 5019), S5541 [29SE]

Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (see S. 4104), S2219 [28AP] (see H.R. 7633), H4608 [28AP]

——— authorize Arizona Tribes to lease portion of decreed water entitlements, or enter into exchange and storage agreements as long-term source of water supply (see H.R. 9633), H9909 [20DE]

——— continue to implement endangered fish recovery programs for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins (see S. 3693), S785 [17FE]

——— distribute Outer Continental Shelf energy leasing revenues to coastal States, increase States’ share of revenue and remove cap, and use funds received for certain conservation and infrastructure projects (see H.R. 8437), H6921 [20JY]

——— modify requirements for eligible projects under competitive grant program for large-scale water recycling and reuse projects (see S. 4494), S3160 [23JN] (see H.R. 8434), H6921 [20JY]

——— prohibit from entering into certain conservation easements with term of more than certain number of years (see S. 3989), S1936 [4AP] (see H.R. 7021), H1422 [9MR]

——— reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs (see S. 3767), S1015 [7MR] (see H.R. 6949), H1328 [7MR]

Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group: reauthorize (see S. 3597), S575 [8FE]

Dolores River National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 4542), S3309 [14JY] (see H.R. 8601), H7537 [29JY]

Dolores River Special Management Area: establish (see S. 4542), S3309 [14JY] (see H.R. 8601), H7537 [29JY]

East Point, GA: stormwater management project funding (see H.R. 8633), H7538 [29JY]

Ecology and environment: express need to protect and conserve at least 50 percent of lands and oceans in U.S. and encourage diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide (see H. Res. 1163), H5446 [9JN]

Ecuador: strengthen bilateral partnership with U.S. in support of democratic institutions and rule of law, sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and conservation (see S. 3591), S546 [7FE] (see H.R. 8711), H7707 [12AU]

EPA: carry out certain activities to protect communities from harmful effects of plastics (see S. 5163), S6941 [1DE] (see H.R. 9388), H8708 [1DE]

——— carry out initiative for certain properties to advance knowledge on energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions and inform efforts to reduce such consumption and emissions (see H.R. 9576), H9901 [15DE]

Federal agencies and departments: establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relative to coral reef ecosystems (see S. 5199), S7034 [7DE] (see H.R. 9453), H8823 [7DE]

Fish and fishing: require identification of salmon conservation areas and salmon strongholds (see H.R. 6491), H300 [25JA]

Forest Service: authorize activities relative to Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (see S. 4877), S4639 [15SE]

——— provide for conservation and recreation enhancement for Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (see H.R. 7665), H4721 [6MY]

Great Bend of Gila National Conservation Area: establish (see H.R. 8719), H7712 [16AU]

Great Lakes Authority: establish (see S. 5180), S6941 [1DE] (see H.R. 7131), H3826 [17MR]

Latino Conservation Week: designate (see H. Res. 1235), H6922 [20JY]

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. 3664), S753 [16FE] (see H.R. 6785), H1130 [18FE]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 779), S4857 [20SE] (see H. Res. 1358), H7882 [15SE]

National heritage areas: standardize designation (S. 1942), consideration (see H. Res. 1529), H9982 [21DE]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 582), S2041 [6AP]

National Source Water Protection Week: designate (see H. Res. 1398), H8221 [28SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 814), S5542 [29SE] (see H. Res. 1420), H8371 [30SE]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: amend (see S. 4187), S2449 [11MY] (see H.R. 9135), H8378 [4OC]

NOAA: improve administration of Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program (see S. 4321), S2751 [26MY] (see H.R. 9255), H8422 [31OC]

North American Grasslands Conservation Council: establish (see S. 4639), S3743 [27JY]

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act: reauthorize (see S. 4903), S4912 [21SE]

Power resources: recognize benefits of natural gas to economy and environment and recognize as affordable and ‘‘green’’ energy (see H. Res. 1148), H5227 [31MY]

Range of Light National Monument: designate (see H.R. 9600), H9902 [15DE]

Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area: establish (see S. 3911), S1749 [23MR]

St. Croix National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 4222), S2519 [16MY]

Taxation: allow credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see S. 4346), S2752 [26MY] (see H.R. 7913), H5226 [31MY]

——— allow tax credit for purchase of certain adaptive gear required to prevent entanglement of right whales (see H.R. 7849), H5207 [19MY]

Trails: clarify status of North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of National Park Service (see H.R. 8189), H5822 [22JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), consideration (see H. Res. 1170), H5485 [13JN]

——— prohibit international conservation financial assistance to entities that commit, fund, or support gross violations of internationally recognized human rights (see H.R. 7025), H1422 [9MR]

——— reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. 4194), S2492 [12MY] (see H.R. 6734), H1123 [15FE]

——— reissue final rules relative to listing of gray wolves in Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under Endangered Species Act (see S. 3738), S950 [2MR]

——— reissue regulations removing gray wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 7766), H4970 [13MY]

U.S. Foundation for International Conservation: establish (see S. 5134), S6779 [17NO] (see H.R. 9340), H8587 [17NO]

Water: increase efficiency and conservation in public water systems (see S. 4279), S2620 [19MY] (see H.R. 7847), H5207 [19MY]

——— provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Native American lands (see H.R. 7632), H4608 [28AP]

——— provide for national water data framework (see H.R. 7792), H5097 [17MY]

——— provide for national water data framework, provide for water security of Rio Grande Basin, and reauthorize irrigation infrastructure grants (see S. 4236), S2544 [17MY]

——— provide for water security of Rio Grande Basin and reauthorize irrigation infrastructure grants (see H.R. 7793), H5097 [17MY]

Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge: establish (see S. 4669), S3782 [28JY]

Western Water Cooperative Committee: establish (see S. 4695), S3804 [1AU]

Cloture motions

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), House amendment, S7185 [14DE], S7232 [15DE]

Cost Estimates

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773): CBO, H5515 [14JN]

Essays

State of the Union: Jackson Bennett, S1151 [14MR]

Explanations

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 7776), S7191–S7195 [14DE], H8844–H8848 [8DE]

Letters

NOAA Chief Scientist Act: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H7096 [26JY]

——— Representative Grijalva, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H7096 [26JY]

Require continued sales of Multinational Species Conservation Funds semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold: Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, Committee on Oversight and Reform (House), H4483 [26AP]

——— Representative Grijalva, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4483 [26AP]

Lists

Organizations/letters in support of H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5291 [7JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on Butterfield amendment to H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5528 [14JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on Dingell amendment to H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5526, H5527 [14JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on Fulcher motion to recommit H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5529 [14JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1170, consideration of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5506 [14JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1529, consideration of S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act, H9972 [21DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5530 [14JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5001, Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act, H3734 [15MR]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7025, Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act, H6867 [19JY]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5402 [8JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on Kildee amendment to H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5528 [14JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1170, consideration of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5505 [14JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 1466, Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act, H9685 [12DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act, H10031 [22DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3308, Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act, H9981 [21DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on S. 4104, Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, H10033 [22DE]

Motions

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), S7148 [13DE], S7227, S7233 [15DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), H5529 [14JN]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats (S. 1466), S7302 [19DE]

Notices

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) tie vote on S. 387, Grand Canyon Protection Act, S3604 [21JY]

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) tie vote on S. 1493, Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act, S3604 [21JY]

Committee on Rules (Senate) tie vote on S. 173, Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, S2270 [3MY]

Committee on Rules (Senate) tie vote on S. 182, Pecos Watershed Protection Act, S2270 [3MY]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 6023, require continued sales of Multinational Species Conservation Funds semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold, H4508 [26AP]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 6734, Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act, H7962 [19SE]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5407 [8JN]

Proposals

Great Lakes Authority establishment: several Representatives, H9917–H9919 [21DE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H1411 [9MR], H6733, H6734, H6737, H6738, H6740, H6841, H6842, H6843, H6844, H6846 [19JY], H6896 [20JY]

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 3222), H6691–H6693 [18JY], H6728, H6859 [19JY], H6890 [20JY]

Anaheim, CA: Katella High School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, H7534 [29JY]

Animals: remove gray wolf from lists of threatened and endangered species and exclude from authority of Endangered Species Act, H5517 [14JN]

Beaufort, SC: tribute to Battery Creek High School Wildlife Habitat Education Program, H4871 [12MY]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H899–H905 [2FE]

BlueStar Recyclers (organization): Golden, CO, Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award recipient, E435 [28AP]

Browner, Carol: Pure Earth (nonprofit organization) Force of Nature Award recipient, E228 [8MR], E331 [31MR]

Brubaker Farms, LLC: Sand County Foundation Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award recipient, H1291 [3MR]

Buffalo, NY: Times Beach Nature Preserve funding, H228 [19JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: California Central Valley Project water allocation for farmers, H1185 [1MR]

——— codify 2019 biological opinions relative to long-term operation of California Central Valley Project and State Water Project, H6845 [19JY]

——— provide written justification on decision to reinitiate consultation of 2019 biological opinions relative to long-term operation of California Central Valley Project and State Water Project, H6845 [19JY]

California: impact of government regulations on water supply and storage and agriculture, H1186 [1MR]

Central Utah Project Completion Act: anniversary, E1286 [14DE]

Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator: establish, H7702 [12AU]

Colorado: designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas, H6479, H6480 [13JY]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize, H906 [2FE], E127 [8FE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), H5262–H5296 [7JN], H5432 [9JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1512), H8840–H8853, H8865–H8867 [8DE], H9706 [13DE], H9849 [14DE], E1249, E1252 [12DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 121), H8854 [8DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), Senate amendment, H8722 [2DE], H8805 [7DE], E1319 [20DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H6913–H6916 [20JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs, H337 [2FE], H1019 [8FE], H1336 [8MR], H3750 [16MR], H3976 [30MR], H4064–H4066 [31MR], H4158 [5AP], H4581 [28AP], H4804 [11MY], H5343 [8JN], H5553 [15JN], H5830 [23JN], H6911 [20JY], H7082 [26JY], H8013 [21SE], H8512 [16NO], H9695 [13DE], E634 [16JN], E770 [21JY]

——— support research and State and Tribal management efforts on chronic wasting disease (H.R. 5608), H22 [11JA], H200 [18JA]

Dept. of Energy: advance development and commercialization of clean power technology through innovation and clean energy standards, H825 [2FE]

Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (S. 4104), H9942–H9952 [21DE]

——— authorize Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease portion of its Colorado River water allocation to, or enter into exchange and storage agreements with, Arizona communities (S. 3308), H9939–H9941 [21DE]

——— continue to implement endangered fish recovery programs for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins (H.R. 5001), H3731 [15MR], E291 [24MR]

——— increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants, H7425 [29JY]

——— reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs, H6507 [13JY]

——— submit report on contracts, subcontracts, and grant money allocated to or received by minority-owned business and minority-serving educational institutions, H5521 [14JN]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: eliminate requirement to reinitiate consultation on land management or land use plans relative to certain new endangered species information, H7426 [29JY]

Edisto Beach, SC: tribute to Tortugas Mexican Grill (business) Tacos for Turtles event to support Edisto Beach Loggerhead Turtle Project, H4871 [12MY]

Endangered Species Act: reform, H5516 [14JN]

EPA: impact of environmental regulations on agricultural commodities and domestic food security, H3868 [28MR], H5613 [16JN]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins, H827 [2FE]

Forest Service: provide for conservation and recreation enhancement for Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (H.R. 7665), E461 [6MY]

Great Lakes Authority: establish, H9916 [21DE], H10522, H10523 [23DE]

——— establish (H.R. 7131), H4011 [31MR]

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5973), H4482 [26AP]

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, H3977 [30MR], H4021 [31MR]

Hells Canyon Recreation Collaborative: tribute, H8826 [8DE]

Highlands Conservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 2793), H4477–H4479 [26AP], E415 [27AP]

Infrastructure: Great Lakes region projects funding, H239 [19JA]

Izaak Walton League of America: anniversary, E242 [9MR], E257 [15MR]

Kewaunee, WI: Deer Run Dairy (business) recipient of Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award, E864 [19AU]

Lake Tahoe: tribute to Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, E839 [12AU]

Living Lands & Waters (organization): anniversary, E636 [16JN]

Martinez, CA: tribute to John Muir Land Trust, E411 [26AP]

Missouri and Associated Rivers Coalition: anniversary, E962 [21SE]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds: require continued sales of semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold (H.R. 6023), H4483 [26AP]

National heritage areas: standardize designation (S. 1942), H10002–H10009 [22DE]

——— standardize designation (S. 1942), consideration (H. Res. 1529), H9968, H9969 [21DE]

National objectives: improve health care services, H6869–H6875 [19JY], H8819–H8821 [7DE], H8863–H8865 [8DE]

NOAA: strengthen role of Chief Scientist to promote scientific integrity and advance NOAA’s world-class research and development portfolio (H.R. 3952), H7095–H7097 [26JY], H7197, H7223 [27JY], E790 [27JY]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize, H10008 [22DE]

Pennsylvania: anniversary of Indiana County Conservation District, H8546 [17NO]

Recycle My Battery, Inc.: tribute, E113 [4FE]

Rio Grand del Norte National Monument: designate Cerro de la Olla Wilderness, H6505, H6506 [13JY]

Rodriguez, Jon P.: American Humane Association Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation recipient, H7177 [27JY]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: establish, H906 [2FE], E127 [8FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: allow non-profit organizations to be eligible to receive competitive grant funds, H5524, H5525 [14JN]

——— expand conservation activities eligible for funding under Endangered Species Recovery and Habitat Conservation Legacy Fund to include efforts to control and prevent invasive species and disease, H5523, H5524 [14JN]

——— impose spending cap on wildlife conservation and habitat restoration administrative costs, H5522, H5523 [14JN]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), H5430 [9JN], H5507–H5525, H5528, H5533 [14JN], E635, E637 [16JN]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (H.R. 2773), consideration (H. Res. 1170), H5499–H5506 [14JN]

——— prohibit international conservation financial assistance to entities that commit, fund, or support gross violations of internationally recognized human rights (H.R. 7025), H6696–H6698 [18JY], E774 [22JY]

——— reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (H.R. 6734), H7933, H7934 [19SE]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats, H7423, H7424 [29JY]

——— establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats (S. 1466), H9678 [12DE]

Vermont Institute of Natural Science: anniversary, E686 [1JY]

Water: provide for drought preparedness and improved water supply reliability, H48 [12JA]

——— provide for national water data framework, H7425 [29JY]

——— provide for water security of Rio Grande Basin and reauthorize irrigation infrastructure grants, H7425 [29JY]

Wildwood, NJ: grand opening of Guppi (business), E550 [24MY]

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas: anniversary of designation of Buffalo National River, S2129 [25AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: support water infrastructure in reclamation States (S. 4231), S2545–S2548 [17MY]

China: prohibit foreign nationals associated with China from participating in Dept. of Agriculture conservation programs, S4196 [6AU]

Coastal Barrier Resources Act: amend (S. 5185), S6964 [5DE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to clean economy, S4182 [6AU]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), S3527 [20JY], S3756–S3761, S3774 [28JY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 121), S7237 [15DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), House amendment, S6972, S6975 [6DE], S7011, S7018 [7DE], S7045, S7061–S7063 [8DE], S7089–S7092, S7094 [12DE], S7108, S7148 [13DE], S7154, S7170, S7179, S7184 [14DE], S7208, S7209, S7213, S7226–S7237 [15DE], S7272 [19DE], S7789 [20DE], S9733, S9740–S9743, S9769 [21DE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), unanimous-consent agreement, S3527 [20JY]

——— provide for improvements to U.S. rivers and harbors and for conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 4136), S3153 [23JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs, S1882 [31MR], S2202–S2204 [28AP]

Dept. of Education: promote environmental literacy (S. 4041), S2095 [7AP]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize budget-neutral demonstration program for energy and water conservation at multifamily residential units and establish green retrofit program (S. 2361), S3671 [26JY]

Dept. of State: establish international terrestrial carbon sequestration program and provide international technical assistance for carbon market development (S. 5019), S6887 [30NO]

Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (S. 4104), S7292–S7302 [19DE]

——— authorize Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease portion of its Colorado River water allocation to, or enter into exchange and storage agreements with, Arizona communities (S. 3308), S7287, S7288 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs (S. 3767), S1017 [7MR]

——— require annual lease sales in Gulf of Mexico and Alaska regions of Outer Continental Shelf, S2313 [4MY], S2379 [9MY]

——— require oil and gas lease sales in Gulf of Mexico region of Outer Continental Shelf, S4184 [6AU]

EPA: increase efficiency and conservation in public water systems and provide grants to States, Tribal governments, and units of local government to adopt plumbing codes that meet or exceed Federal efficiency standards (S. 4279), S2624 [19MY]

Federal agencies and departments: establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relative to coral reef ecosystems (S. 5199), S7035 [7DE]

Great Basin National Park: anniversary of Lehman Caves National Monument, S3369 [19JY]

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5973), S7187, S7188 [14DE]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds: require continued sales of semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold (H.R. 6023), S2291 [3MY]

National Estuaries Week: designate (S. Res. 779), S4878 [20SE]

National heritage areas: standardize designation (S. 1942), S9614–S9618 [20DE]

National Park Week: designate (S. Res. 582), S2056 [6AP]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (S. Res. 814), S6704 [15NO]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: amend (S. 4187), S6887 [30NO]

NOAA: impact of revised regulations relative to lobster and Jonah crab trap and pot fisheries, S2690, S2691 [25MY]

——— improve administration of Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program (S. 4321), S10100–S10102 [22DE]

O’Toole, Pat and Sharon: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, S3740 [27JY]

Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area: establish (S. 3911), S1751 [23MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of National Wildlife Refuge System (S. 4194), S2494 [12MY]

U.S. Geological Survey: establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats (S. 1466), S6913 [30NO]

——— establish regional program to assess, monitor, and benefit hydrology of saline lakes in Great Basin and migratory birds and other wildlife dependent on those habitats (S. 1466), House amendment, S7302 [19DE]

Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge: establish (S. 4669), S3784 [28JY]

World Water Day: observance, S1239 [17MR]

Reports filed

Advancing Conservation and Education Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2348) (H. Rept. 117–673), H10546 [30DE]

Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7025) (H. Rept. 117–417), H6705 [18JY]

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 8239) (H. Rept. 117–392), H5923 [28JN]

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3222) (H. Rept. 117–411), H6622 [14JY]

Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 177) (S. Rept. 117–151), S4912 [21SE]

Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3308), S7311 [19DE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3308) (S. Rept. 117–286), S10092 [22DE]

Consideration of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1170) (H. Rept. 117–366), H5485 [13JN]

Consideration of S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1529) (H. Rept. 117–660), H9982 [21DE]

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 404) (H. Rept. 117–561), H8540 [16NO]

Ensure Land Management or Use Plans Approved, Amended, or Revised Are Not Considered To Be Continuing Federal Action or Constitute Involvement or Control: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2561) (S. Rept. 117–198), S6694 [15NO]

Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2433) (S. Rept. 117–91), S950 [2MR]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5522) (H. Rept. 117–678), H10546 [30DE]

Global Amphibian Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2026) (H. Rept. 117–567), H8540 [16NO]

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5973) (H. Rept. 117–298), H4458 [25AP]

Highlands Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2793) (H. Rept. 117–296), H4458 [25AP]

Highlands Conservation Act Reauthorization and Amendments: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 753) (S. Rept. 117–89), S949 [2MR]

Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 4104), S7311 [19DE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 4104) (S. Rept. 117–287), S10092 [22DE]

Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6734) (H. Rept. 117–469), H7963 [19SE]

Keeping Ecosystems Living and Productive (KELP) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4458) (H. Rept. 117–574), H8540 [16NO]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1583) (S. Rept. 117–85), S836 [28FE]

National Association of Conservation Districts Anniversary: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H. Res. 641) (H. Rept. 117–676), H10546 [30DE]

National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1942) (S. Rept. 117–156), S4912 [21SE]

NOAA Administration of Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program Improvements: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 4321), S7251 [15DE]

NOAA Chief Scientist Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 3952) (H. Rept. 117–373), H5643 [16JN]

Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3764) (H. Rept. 117–695), H10546 [30DE]

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2372), S2189 [27AP]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2372) (S. Rept. 117–135), S3860 [2AU]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2773) (H. Rept. 117–359), H5444 [9JN]

Require Continued Sales of Multinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp Until All Remaining Stamps Are Sold: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6023) (H. Rept. 117–301), H4458 [25AP]

Require Continued Sales of Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Until All Remaining Stamps Are Sold: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 521) (S. Rept. 117–255), S7134 [13DE]

Restoring Resilient Reefs Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 160) (H. Rept. 117–626), H9850 [14DE]

Right Whale Coexistence Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3664), S7100 [12DE]

Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1769) (S. Rept. 117–181), S6667 [14NO]

Safeguarding America’s Future and Environment (SAFE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2872) (H. Rept. 117–571), H8540 [16NO]

Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5345) (H. Rept. 117–577), H8540 [16NO]

Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4690) (H. Rept. 117–685), H10546 [30DE]

U.S.-Ecuador Partnership Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3591), S1936 [4AP]

Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 5001) (S. Rept. 117–174), S5224 [28SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5001) (H. Rept. 117–263), H1421 [9MR]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 4136) (S. Rept. 117–124), S3074 [22JN]

——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 7776) (H. Rept. 117–347), H5331 [7JN]

Wildlife Refuge Conservation and Recreation for the Community Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 972) (H. Rept. 117–294), H4458 [25AP]

Tables

Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5516 [14JN]

Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5407 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 1170, consideration of H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5499 [14JN]

H. Res. 1529, consideration of S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act, H9968 [21DE]

H.R. 2617, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H9790–H9803 [14DE]

H.R. 2773, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H5507–H5510 [14JN]

H.R. 2793, Highlands Conservation Act reauthorization and amendment, H4477 [26AP]

H.R. 3222, Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act, H6691–H6693 [18JY], H6731, H6862–H6864 [19JY]

H.R. 3952, NOAA Chief Scientist Act, H7095 [26JY], H7198, H7223 [27JY]

H.R. 5001, Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act, H3731 [15MR]

H.R. 5973, Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act reauthorization, H4482 [26AP]

H.R. 6023, require continued sales of Multinational Species Conservation Funds semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold, H4483 [26AP]

H.R. 6734, Keep America’s Refuges Operational Act, H7933 [19SE]

H.R. 7025, Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act, H6696–H6698 [18JY]

H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act, H5262–H5289 [7JN]

S. 1466, Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act, S6913 [30NO], H9678 [12DE]

S. 1942, National Heritage Area Act, S9614–S9618 [20DE], H10002–H10006 [22DE]

S. 3308, Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act, S7287 [19DE], H9939–H9941 [21DE]

S. 3767, Delaware River Basin conservation programs reauthorization, S1017 [7MR]

S. 4104, Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, H9942–H9952 [21DE]

S. 4321, improve administration of NOAA Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program, S10101 [22DE]

S. 5185, Strengthening Coastal Communities Act, S6964–S6968 [5DE]

S. Res. 582, National Park Week, S2045 [6AP]

S. Res. 779, National Estuaries Week, S4860 [20SE]

S. Res. 814, National Wildlife Refuge Week, S5557 [29SE]

S. Res. 830, Bat Week, S6672 [14NO]