Natural Resources
As an attorney, I fought to return control of natural resources to local entities, not far-away federal bureaucrats. I am honored to serve on the Natural Resources committee to continue this work from the halls of Congress. I also have the privilege of chairing the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, working with tribal and territorial leaders on issues important to their communities.
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48% of Wyoming land is owned by the federal government. A map of Wyoming land ownership more closely resembles a massive chess board than a workable land apportionment strategy that fosters economic growth. Even just driving across public land to get to property you own can trigger bureaucratic red tape.
The Fish and Wildlife Service’s “ecogrief” training is more widespread than originally thought, having already been conducted in “many” of the agency’s regions, according to an internal email obtained by The Washington Times.
But the agency has been struggling to fill all the seats in its upcoming round of training on Friday, with 10 of the 35 slots unclaimed as of Tuesday.
Members of Congress and tribal officials discussed the barriers to economic development across tribal lands during a U.S. House hearing March 1.
WASHINGTON—Sinkholes, potholes and washed-out bridges were top of mind for the Tohono O’odham Nation’s vice chair when she spoke to a congressional subcommittee last week.
Converting tribal lands from "trust" to "restricted fee" status, and providing tribes with the ability to quickly enter 99-year leases, will provide Native American nations with the ability to pursue economic growth and increase efficiency for federal and tribal governments.
Bureaucratic red tape and outdated federal regulations stifle the economic potential of tribal lands. Indian tribes deserve the flexibility to use their lands the way they see fit.
As chair of the Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, I seek to provide them with this long-overdue freedom.
Today, Harriet Hageman introduced legislation to provide flexibility and certainty in the tribal land leasing process. The bill amends the Long Term Leasing Act to allow all federally recognized tribes to enter into 99-year leases.
Washington, DC, March 1, 2023 – Today, Harriet Hageman introduced legislation to provide flexibility and certainty in the tribal land leasing process. The bill amends the Long Term Leasing Act to allow all federally recognized tribes to enter into 99-year leases.
WASHINGTON – The vice chairwoman of the Tohono O’odham Nation told a House panel Wednesday that economic development on her remote reservation is hobbled by everything from a lack of basic infrastructure like roads and water to inadequate capital.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced legislation to direct the Secretary of Interior to remove the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife.