Posts tagged Rep. Gosar
Senate Hearing on Endangered Species Act Amendments Focused on Elevating the Role of States, Ranchers, and Farmers
Senate Hearing on Endangered Species Act Amendments Focused on Elevating the Role of States, Ranchers, and Farmers

Earlier this year, we blogged about the need to modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA) following the introduction of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ). One of our reasons for supporting that particular bill was because it incentivizes landowners to help protect species from being put on the ESA list by codifying specific rules and regulations to respect private property rights.

Last month, similar legislation was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), held a hearing on the subject and the merits of S. 4589, Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2020.

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Legislators Look to Leverage Nation’s Supply of Critical Minerals
Legislators Look to Leverage Nation’s Supply of Critical Minerals

As the coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated, the United States’ over-reliance on foreign imports of critical minerals, particularly those that are available domestically, can have dangerous effects. Shortages of critical minerals used for medical equipment and pharmaceuticals have been notable in healthcare, but strains on supply lines are also a concern in the energy sector, especially for renewable energy technologies.

Fortunately, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is highlighting this issue by holding a hearing on Wednesday, June 24, at 9:30 AM Eastern. You can watch it on the committee’s live webcast page or see a recording on its website shortly afterward.

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Robert Dilloncritical minerals, American Mineral Security Act, American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation App, Rep. Bishop, Rep. Lucas, Rep. McCarthy, Rep. Waltz, Rep. Gosar