This week, the House Committee on Natural Resources conducted a full committee markup on 12 bills. These bills focus on outdoor access, science-based species management, and outdoor recreation. Bruce Westerman, Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, expressed his support for the advancement of these legislative measures.
“Today, our committee took steps to advance a wide-ranging slate of bills that will ensure we follow science and commonsense to manage America’s rich wildlife and help support outdoor access for hunters and anglers,” said Westerman. “I’d like to thank my colleagues for their work on this extensive list of thoughtful bills, and I look forward to working with them as these solutions continue through the legislative process.”
The Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025 (H.R. 281), introduced by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, aims to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bear from the endangered species list.
The Direct Hire to Fight Fires (H.R. 435), proposed by U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, seeks to give permanent direct hire authority to expedite hiring qualified wildland firefighters.
The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025 (H.R. 556), put forward by U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, would prevent bans on lead ammunition or tackle unless supported by site-specific data.
U.S. Rep Ken Calvert’s Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025 (H.R. 831) proposes placing non-federal funds into an interest-bearing account.
Byron Donalds’ Make SWAPS Efficient Act of 2025 (H.R. 1676) requires timely approval of state wildlife conservation programs.
Mike Ezell’s Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 2293) reinstates an order aiding aquaculture managers in managing cormorant populations.
Andy Barr’s White Oak Resilience Act (H.R. 2405) supports white oak regeneration through pilot programs and private funding use.
John Rose’s Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 2462) offers ranchers options against black vulture predation impacts.
French Hill’s bill H.R.3187 directs property transfer in Perryville, Ark., for community needs fulfillment.
Mike Quiqley’s Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act (H.R1809) supports Great Lakes ecosystem research continuation.
Rick Larsen’s Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act (H.R2860) continues advisory commission efforts in marine conservation project design recommendations.
Debbie Dingell’s Sport Fish Restoration and Wildlife Restoration Act (H.R3858) reforms related trust fund supporting recreation economy enhancement.
