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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree: A Holiday Tradition Since 1964
Blog Dec 5, 2012
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Last night, in perfect 66 degree weather, Speaker of the House John Boehner joined Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers and other dignitaries to light the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. This year's tree — a 65-foot Engelmann spruce — hails from Committee Member Scott Tipton's Colorado district, in the Blanco Ranger Dis...
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Hastings Selected as Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee
Press Release Nov 28, 2012
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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement after the Republican Conference selected him to serve as Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee in the 113th Congress: “I’m honored to have been selected by my Republican Colleagues to continue to serve as Chairman of ...
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Chairman Hastings' Statement on President Obama's Chimney Rock Monument Designation
Press Release Sep 21, 2012
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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement to use presidential powers granted under the 1906 Antiquities Act to designate Chimney Rock as a National Monument: “This is truly a face-saving action borne out of Presid...
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House Passes Bipartisan Cabin Fee Fairness Legislation
Press Release Sep 10, 2012
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Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3397, the Cabin Fee Act of 2011, by voice vote. Sponsored by Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04), the bill modifies the current cabin fee formula to make it more predictable and affordable for families who own cabins in our National Forests. Recently, cabin owners have been fac...
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Minnesota Education Investment and Employment Act (H.R. 5544)
Committee Votes Aug 1, 2012
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Reporting H.R. 5544 Out of Committee (Passed 25-19. View Roll Call Vote) This bill would authorize a land exchange involving National Forest System land in the Superior National Forest and certain other National Forest System land in the State of Minnesota that have limited recreational and conservation resources and l...
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Healthy Forest Management Act of 2012 (H.R. 6089)
Committee Votes Aug 1, 2012
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Reporting H.R. 6089 Out of Committee (Passed 28-19. View Roll Call Vote) This bill would reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, address factors that contribute to insect infestation, and restore forest health by prioritizing and implementing hazardous fuels reduction projects on federal land. Tipton Amendment #040 ...
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Committee Approves Bill to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires, Improve Forest Health, Protect Local Communities
Press Release Aug 1, 2012
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Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed H.R. 6089, the Healthy Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2012, with a bipartisan vote of 28-19. Introduced by Colorado Members Scott Tipton, Doug Lamborn, Mike Coffman, and Cory Gardner, the bill would reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, address ...
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