House Committee on Natural Resources
About the Committee
The Committee on Natural Resources oversees the country’s natural resources including the National Park system, forests, oceans, and wilderness areas.
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Subcommittees
- Energy and Mineral Resources
- National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
- Water and Power
- Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans
- Insular Affairs
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Issues in the 110th Congress
Offshore Drilling
Mark-ups
Committee Hearings on Science and Technology
- July 31, 2007 Crisis of Confidence: The Political Influence of the Bush Administration on Agency Science and Decision-Making
- This hearing focused on the lack of transparency and accountability in the Administration, and the suppression of truthful scientific reports that interfered with their political agenda. Shown below is a video of Rep. Rahall's introductory remarks.
- May 23, 2007 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007 (H.R.2337)
- This hearing focused on the issues of public accountability and integrity in the Interior Department's energy programs, advancement of alternative energy strategies, initiation of carbon sequestration, and potential effects of climate change on fish and wildlife resources. View testimonies.
- March 14, 2007, Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 (H.R.1328)
- This hearing focused on the issues surrounding providing quality health care to American Indians and Alaskan Natives, among whom alcoholism and tuberculosis have been disconcerting and homicide and suicide rates high. Archived webcast is not available for this hearing. View testimonies.


