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Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

Part ofNatural Resources CommitteeChairHarriet Hageman(R)naturalresources.house.gov

Meetings

Hearings, markups, and business meetings, most recent first.

Jul 212026

HearingLegislative Hearing on: • H.R. 7332 (Rep. Matsui), “Whale CHARTS Act of 2026” • H.R. 7466 (Rep. Jackson of TX), “SAFE CATTLE Act” • H.R. 8876 (Rep. Walberg), “Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026” • H.R. 9621 (Rep. Baumgartner), “Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026”

1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.Scheduled

H.R. 8876Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026 H.R. 7332Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 H.R. 9621Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 H.R. 7466SAFE CATTLE Act

WitnessesDr. Marc GadenExecutive Secretary · Great Lakes Fishery CommissionWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyMr. Jared BlankenshipState Director · District 1, Texas Farm BureauWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyDr. Richard MerrickIndependent Marine ScientistWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Nathan PamplinDirector of External Affairs · Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyDr. Tim PettyAssistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere · Department of CommerceWitness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementThe Honorable Tim WalbergMember of CongressThe Honorable Doris MatsuiMember of CongressThe Honorable Ronny JacksonMember of CongressThe Honorable Michael BaumgartnerMember of Congress

Meeting documents

Jun 32026

HearingLegislative Hearing on: • H.R. 2406 (Rep. Bonamici), “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025” • H.R. 8401 (Rep. Begich), To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes. • H.R. 8542 (Rep. Ezell), “Offshore Parity Act of 2026” • H.R. 8904 (Rep. Radewagen), To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments.

1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.Scheduled

H.R. 8401To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes.H.R. 8542Offshore Parity Act of 2026 H.R. 2406National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025 H.R. 8904To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments.

WitnessesCaptain Marty ScanlonPresident · Blue Water Fishermen's AssociationThe Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of CongressDr. Tim PettyAssistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere · Department of CommerceWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyMr. William Gibbons-FlyExecutive Director · American Tunaboat AssociationWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyDr. Alan FriedlanderChief Scientist (Retired) · National Geographic Pristine SeasWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in TestimonyBrigadier General Joe SpragginsExecutive Director · Mississippi Department of Marine ResourcesThe Honorable Suzanne BonamiciMember of CongressThe Honorable Mike EzellMember of Congress

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• H.R. 2406 (Rep. Bonamici), “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025”• H.R. 8401 (Rep. Begich), To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and • H.R. 8542 (Rep. Ezell), “Offshore Parity Act of 2026”• H.R. 8904 (Rep. Radewagen), To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments.Hearing Memo Hearing Notice Statements FTR from DOI on H.R. 8401 Statements FTR from DOI on H.R. 8542 Hageman FTR- Radewagen Statement on H.R. 8904 Hageman FTR- HLA Statement on H.R. 8904 HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-SpragginsJ-20260603.pdf HHRG-119-II13-TTF-SpragginsJ-20260603.pdf HHRG-119-II13-Bio-SpragginsJ-20260603.pdf HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-ScanlonM-20260603.pdf HHRG-119-II13-Bio-ScanlonM-20260603.pdf HHRG-119-II13-TTF-ScanlonM-20260603.pdf

May 202026

HearingOversight hearing titled “The Federal Reclamation Program’s Next Century”

1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Scott CameronPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary · U.S. Department of the InteriorMr. J. PetersenDirector of Water Policy · San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water AuthorityMr. Shivaji DeshmukhGeneral Manager · Metropolitan Water District of Southern CaliforniaMs. Samantha BarncastleExecutive Director · Family Farm AllianceMs. Jennifer PatrickProject Manager · Milk River Joint Board of Control

Meeting documents

Hearing Notice Hearing Memo

Apr 292026

HearingLegislative Hearing on 4 Bills: •H.R. 7287 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act” •H.R. 7331 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act” •H.R. 7515 (Rep. Strickland), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure •H.R. 8259 (Rep. Bentz), “Reclamation Project Consultation Improvement Act of 2026”

1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMs. Elizabeth NielsenExecutive Director · Klamath Water Users AssociationWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyThe Honorable Dusty JohnsonMember of CongressThe Honorable Cliff BentzMember of CongressThe Honorable Marilyn StricklandMember of CongressMr. Kurt PfeifleExecutive Director · Dakota Mainstem Regional Water SystemWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementThe Honorable Ken ChokeChairman · Nisqually Indian TribeWitness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyMr. Troy LarsonExecutive Director · Lewis and Clark Regional Water SystemWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

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H.R. 7287 H.R. 7331 H.R. 7515 H.R. 8259 Hearing Notice Hearing Memo DOI Statement FTR Bentz FTR- Tri Counties Letter of Support Huffman FTR- Yurok Tribe Letter Huffman FTR 2- The Klamath Tribes Tribal Council Letter

Apr 162026

HearingOversight Hearing on 4 Bills: •H.R. 4219 (Rep. Case), “National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025” •H.R. 6251 (Rep. Begich), To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 • H.R. 7288 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act” •H.R. 8195 (Rep. Walberg), “Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026”

1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesThe Honorable Ed CaseMember of CongressThe Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of CongressThe Honorable Tim WalbergMember of CongressMr. David MikoActing Deputy Director for Operations · U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementMr. John JonesPresident · Lochow, Pond and Lake ManagementWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyMs. Christy MartinProgram Manager · Hawaii Coordinating Group on Alien Pest SpeciesWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementMs. Madeline DemaskeLitigation Assistant · Safari Club InternationalWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementThe Honorable Dusty JohnsonMember of CongressMs. Kristin ConzetExecutive Director · Western Dakota Regional Water SystemWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Meeting documents

H.R. 4219 H.R. 6451 H.R. 7288 H.R. 8195 Hearing Notice Hearing Memo HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-C001055-20260416.pdf

Mar 262026

HearingLeg Hrg on 4 Bills: H.R. 5694 (Rep. Begich), “Alaska’s Right To Ivory Sales and Tradition Act” or the “ARTIST Act” H.R. 6893 (Rep. Scott of VA), “Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act” H.R. 7250 (Rep. Downing), To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000 H.R. 7889 (Rep. Wittman), “Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025” or the “AWRC Act of 2025”

1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesThe Honorable Troy DowningMember of CongressThe Honorable Robert ScottMember of CongressDr. Tim PettyAssistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere · National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationWitness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyDr. Kevin McGuireDirector · Virginia Water Resources Research CenterWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyMr. Rick KnickChairman, Board of Directors · Dry Prairie Rural WaterWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyMr. Joshua KurtzSecretary · Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyThe Honorable Megan OndersChief · King Island Native CommunityWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyThe Honorable Robert WittmanMember of CongressThe Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of Congress

Meeting documents

H.R. 5694 H.R. 6893 H.R. 7250 H.R. 7889 Hearing Notice Hearing Memo McGuire Responses to Wittman QFRs

Mar 42026

Hearing“Oversight of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act”

1324 Longworth House Office Building7:00 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMs. Lesly SwansonSenior Environmental Scientist · Salt River ProjectWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementMr. Mike McCormickPresident · Mississippi Farm Bureau FederationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementMr. Paul SchmidtAssistant Director for Migratory Birds (Ret.) · U.S. Fish and WildlifeWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Davy HiteCo-Host · Bassmaster TelevisionWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

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Hearing Notice Hearing Memo Hageman FTR- AFBF Statement Hageman FTR 2- LAFB Statement Hageman FTR 3- MOFB Statement Hageman FTR 4- TNFB Statement Hageman FTR 5- PAFB Statement Hite Responses to Wittman QFRs

Feb 242026

HearingOversight Hearing titled “Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems.”

1324 Longworth House Office Building3:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Jim AndersonChief Executive Officer and General Manager · Midstate Electric CooperativeWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyMr. Mason BakerChief Executive Officer and General Manager · Utah Association Municipal Power SystemsWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyMs. Christina HayesExecutive Director · Americans for a Clean Energy GridWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in TestimonyMr. Jason BowlingChief Executive Officer · Sulphur Springs Valley Electric CooperativeWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyDr. Carolyn MahanProfessor, Biology and Environmental Studies · The Pennsylvania State UniversityWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Support DocumentMr. Ralph ArmstrongSenior Assistant Business Manager · International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 1245)Witness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in TestimonyMr. George ArhosIBEW International Witness · International Brotherhood of Electrical WorkersWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Randy HowardGeneral Manager · Northern California Power AgencyWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyMr. Jesse MurraySenior Vice President of Energy Delivery · NV EnergyWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Meeting documents

Hearing Notice Hearing Memo Hearing Memo V2 Westerman FTR- Letter of Support Hageman FTR- Utility Trades Wildfire Priorities Document Hageman FTR 2- MPEI Letter of Consideration

Feb 42026

HearingLegislative Hearing on: H.R.3276 (Rep. Dingell), “Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025”, H.R. 6021 (Rep. Begich), “Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act”, H.R. 6568 (Rep. Downing), “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act”, H.R. 7159 (Rep. Gosar), “Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026”

1324 Longworth House Office Building3:00 p.m.Scheduled

H.R. 6568Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act H.R. 6021Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 H.R. 7159Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026

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H.R. 3276 (Dingell)H.R. 6021 (Begich)H.R. 6568 (Downing)H.R. 7159 (Gosar)Downing FTR 2- 51 Letters of Support DOI Statement FTR Soto Statement FTR Downing FTR 4- 84 Letters of Support Downing FTR- MFBF Letter of Support Gosar FTR 2- FCF Letter of Support Gosar FTR- ZAA letter of support Hearing Memo Hearing Notice Downing FTR 3- Visuals

Jan 132026

Hearing"Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors"

1324 Longworth House Office Building7:00 p.m.Scheduled

Meeting documents

Hearing Notice Hearing Memo Butler Responses to Ezell and Webster QFRs Callaghan Responses to Ezell QFRs

Jan 82026

HearingOversight Hearing titled “Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and Power Supplies.”

1324 Longworth House Office Building3:00 p.m.Scheduled

Meeting documents

Hearing Memo Hearing Notice Westerman FTR- Cottonwood Letter Howard Responses to Hageman and Ezell's QFRs Deal Responses to Ezell QFRs O'Toole Reponses to Ezell QFRs

Dec 32025

HearingOversight Hearing titled "Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest"

1324 Longworth House Office Building3:00 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Ed JohnstoneChairmanWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-JohnstoneE-20251203.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-JohnstoneE-20251203.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-JohnstoneE-20251203.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-JohnstoneE-20251203.pdfMr. Larry PhillipsPacific Fisheries Policy DirectorWitness Support Document — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-PhillipsL-20251203-SD001.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-PhillipsL-20251203.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-PhillipsL-20251203.pdf Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-PhillipsL-20251203-SD001.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-PhillipsL-20251203.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-PhillipsL-20251203.pdfThe Honorable Ken ChokeChairmanWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-ChokeK-20251203.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-ChokeK-20251203.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-ChokeK-20251203.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-ChokeK-20251203.pdfMr. Samuel RauchDeputy Assistant Administrator · National Marine Fisheries ServiceWitness Support Document Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyMs. Aja DeCoteauExecutive Director · Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish CommissionWitness Statement Witness Support Document Witness Truth in TestimonyMr. Ed JohnstoneChairmanMr. Larry PhillipsPacific Fisheries Policy DirectorThe Honorable Ken ChokeChairman

Meeting documents

DeCoteau responses to Hageman QFRs Hearing Memo Johnstone responses to Hageman QFRs Hearing Notice

Nov 192025

HearingLegislative Hearing on:H.R. 338 (Rep. Costa), “Every Drop Counts Act” H.R. 1514 (Rep. Ezell), “Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act” H.R. 3756 (Rep. Crenshaw), “Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025” or the “FISH Act of 2025” H.R. 5699 (Rep. Rutherford), “Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025”

1324 Longworth House Office Building3:00 p.m.Scheduled

H.R. 5699Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025 H.R. 3756FISH Act of 2025 H.R. 1514Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025 H.R. 338Every Drop Counts Act

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Sep 32025

HearingLegislative Hearing on: H.R. 2073 (Rep. Newhouse), “Defending our Dams Act”, H.R. 3692 (Rep. Moulton), To reauthorize the Young Fisherman’s Development Act., H.R. 4255 (Rep. Gosar), “Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025”, H.R. 4256 (Rep. Min), “Digital Coast Reauthorization Act of 2025”, and H.R. 4970 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Orland Project Water Management Act”

1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.Scheduled

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Jul 222025

HearingLegislative hearing on: • H.R. 180 (Rep. McClintock), “Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2025” • H.R. 3706 (Rep. Babin), “SUSHI Act” • H.R. 3831 (Rep. Webster), “Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025” • H.R. 4033 (Rep. Fine), “Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025” • H.R. 4293 (Rep. Ciscomani), To amend the Sikes Act to increase flexibility with respect to cooperative and interagency agreements for land management off of installations. • H.R. 4294 (Rep. Elfreth), “MAWS Act of 2025” • Discussion Draft of H.R. ____ (Rep. Begich), To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.

1324 Longworth House Office Building6:15 p.m.Scheduled

H.R. 4294MAWS Act of 2026 H.R. 4293To amend the Sikes Act to increase flexibility with respect to cooperative and interagency agreements for land management off of installations.H.R. 3831Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025 H.R. 180Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2025 H.R. 3706SUSHI Act H.R. 4033Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025

WitnessesThe Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of CongressThe Honorable Tom McClintockMember of CongressThe Honorable Brian BabinMember of CongressThe Honorable Daniel WebsterMember of CongressThe Honorable Randy FineMember of CongressThe Honorable Juan CiscomaniMember of CongressThe Honorable Sarah ElfrethMember of CongressMr. Justin ShirleyPrincipal Deputy Director · U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-ShirleyJ-20250722.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-ShirleyJ-20250722.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-ShirleyJ-20250722.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-ShirleyJ-20250722.pdfMr. Geno EvansPresident · Evans Fish FarmWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-EvansG-20250722.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-EvansG-20250722.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-EvansG-20250722.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-EvansG-20250722.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-EvansG-20250722.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-EvansG-20250722.pdfMr. Forrest BurkholderCEO · SAExplorationWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-BurkholderF-20250722.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-BurkholderF-20250722.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-BurkholderF-20250722.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-BurkholderF-20250722.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-BurkholderF-20250722.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-BurkholderF-20250722.pdfMajor William HolcombDivision of Law Enforcement · Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionMr. Jeff CorwinWildlife BiologistWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-CorwinJ-20250722.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-CorwinJ-20250722.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-CorwinJ-20250722.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-CorwinJ-20250722.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-CorwinJ-20250722.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-CorwinJ-20250722.pdfThe Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of CongressThe Honorable Tom McClintockMember of CongressThe Honorable Brian BabinMember of CongressThe Honorable Daniel WebsterMember of CongressThe Honorable Randy FineMember of CongressThe Honorable Juan CiscomaniMember of CongressMr. Geno EvansPresident · Evans Fish FarmMr. Forrest BurkholderCEO · SAExplorationMajor William HolcombDivision of Law Enforcement · Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionMr. Jeff CorwinWildlife BiologistThe Honorable Sarah ElfrethMember of CongressMr. Justin ShirleyPrincipal Deputy Director · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Meeting documents

Jun 242025

HearingLegislative hearing on H.R. 1676 (Rep. Donalds), “Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025.” H.R. 3538 (Rep. Garbarino), “Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025.” H.R. 3857 (Rep. Hurd), “Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025.” H.R. 3858 (Rep. Dingell), “Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025.”

1324 Longworth House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

H.R. 3857Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3538Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025 H.R. 3858Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025 H.R. 1676Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025

Meeting documents

Jun 42025

HearingOversight Hearing titled “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.”

1324 Longworth House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

Meeting documents

Hearing Transcript 119-30 Fry FTR - SC Delegation Letter to Secretary Lutnick - Management of Red Snapper Hageman FTR 1 - U.S. Regional Fishery Management Councils Letter on H.R. 4690 NOAA FTR - Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness Rutherford FTR - DeSantis Letter Crank FTR - Russia's Espionage War in the Arctic Ezell FTR - Stronger America Through Seafood Letter Hageman FTR 2 - National Fisheries Institute Letter

May 202025

HearingLegislative hearing on: H.R. 1885 (Rep. Murphy), “Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment Act of 2025.” H.R. 2294 (Rep. Ezell), To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. H.R. 2860 (Rep. Larsen), “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025.” H.R. 3179 (Rep. Babin), To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the “Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge”.

1334 Longworth House Office Building2:30 p.m.Scheduled

H.R. 1885Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment Act of 2025 H.R. 2294To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.H.R. 2860Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 3179To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".

Meeting documents

Ezell Opening Statement Hearing Notice Ezell FTR - FY26 IOOS appropriations letter Ezell FTR - Sofar Ocean Support Ltr Ezell FTR - The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)Ezell FTR - Tampa Port Pilots Support Ltr Ezell FTR - GOOS WHG Support Ltr H.R. 2860 (Rep. Larsen), “Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025”H.R. 3179 (Rep. Babin), To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the “Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge”.NOAA FTR - Statement on H.R. 2860 and H.R. 2294 H.R. 2294 (Rep. Ezell), To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009.H.R. 1885 (Rep. Murphy), “Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment Act of 2025”Witness List Hearing Memo Gray Written Testimony Ezell FTR - BamaSeaProducts Support Ltr HHRG-119-II13-Transcript-20250520.pdf

Apr 302025

HearingOversight Hearing titled “Advancing Federal Water and Hydropower Development: A Stakeholder Perspective.”

1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Jim WebbPresident and CEO · Lower Valley EnergyWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-WebbJ-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-WebbJ-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-WebbJ-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-WebbJ-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-WebbJ-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-WebbJ-20250430.pdfMs. Michelle BushmanDeputy Director and General Counsel · Western States Water CouncilWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-BushmanM-20250430-U1.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-BushmanM-20250430-U2.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-BushmanM-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-BushmanM-20250430-U1.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-BushmanM-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-BushmanM-20250430-U2.pdfMr. Jonathan HaswellChief Business Officer · OceanWell LLCWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-HaswellJ-20250430-U1.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-HaswellJ-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-HaswellJ-20250430-U3.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-HaswellJ-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-HaswellJ-20250430-U1.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-HaswellJ-20250430-U3.pdfMr. Patrick SiglDirector of Water and Natural Resources Law · Salt River ProjectWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-SiglP-20250430-U1.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-SiglP-20250430-U2.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-SiglP-20250430-U3.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II13-Wstate-SiglP-20250430-U2.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II13-TTF-SiglP-20250430-U3.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II13-Bio-SiglP-20250430-U1.pdfMr. Jonathan HaswellChief Business Officer · OceanWell LLCMr. Patrick SiglDirector of Water and Natural Resources Law · Salt River ProjectMr. Jim WebbPresident and CEO · Lower Valley EnergyMs. Michelle BushmanDeputy Director and General Counsel · Western States Water Council

Meeting documents

Hoyle FTR 1 - 2025.04.30 American Whitewater Hydropower Perspective Witness List Hearing Notice HHRG-119-II13-Transcript-20250430.pdf Bentz FTR 1 - NHA Written Testimony for the Record - House Natural Resources 4.30.25 Hearing Memo Sigl Response to Maloy QFR

Apr 82025

HearingLegislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 839 (Rep. Arrington), To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. H.R. 1809 (Rep. Quigley), “Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act.” H.R. 2293 (Rep. Ezell), To require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue certain regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants at aquaculture facilities. H.R. 2316 (Rep. Hurd), “Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025.”

1324 Longworth House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

H.R. 2293Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 H.R. 1809Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act H.R. 2316Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 839No FED in West Texas Act

Meeting documents

Arrington FTR 1 - Why I oppose the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge expansion Official Transcript H.R. 2293 (Rep. Ezell), “Cormorant Relief Act of 2025”H.R. 2316 (Rep. Hurd), “Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025”Witness List H.R. 839 (Rep. Arrington), To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.H.R. 1809 (Rep. Quigley), “Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act”Hoyle FTR 1 - H.R. 839 Opposition Sign On Letter Hoyle FTR 2 - Great Lakes Coalition - Letter of Support for HR 1809 Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act Hurd FTR 2 - NAWCC Council letter PR Support 2025 Westerman Hearing Notice Hearing Memo Hurd FTR 1 - Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 group letter

Mar 252025

HearingLegislative hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 276 (Rep. Greene), “Gulf of America Act of 2025” • H.R. 845 (Rep. Boebert), “Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025” • H.R. 1897 (Rep. Westerman), “ESA Amendments Act of 2025” and • H.R. 1917 (Rep. Dingell), “Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025.”

1324 Longworth House Office Building2:15 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesThe Honorable Marjorie GreeneMember of CongressThe Honorable Lauren BoebertMember of CongressThe Honorable Bruce WestermanMember of CongressThe Honorable Debbie DingellMember of CongressDr. Nathan RobertsProfessor of Conservation and Wildlife Management · College of the OzarksWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementMr. Mauricio GuardadoGeneral Manager · United Water Conservation DistrictWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyThe Honorable Marjorie GreeneMember of CongressThe Honorable Lauren BoebertMember of CongressThe Honorable Bruce WestermanMember of CongressThe Honorable Debbie DingellMember of CongressMr. Erik MilitoPresident · National Ocean Industries AssociationWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyDr. Peter KareivaPresident and CEO · Aquarium of the PacificWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Meeting documents

Feb 262025

HearingOversight Hearing titled: “Evaluating the Implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.”

1324 Longworth House Office Building3:00 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesMr. Daniel RohlfProfessor of Law · Lewis & Clark Law SchoolWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness BiographyMr. Parker MoorePrincipal · Beveridge & Diamond PCWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in TestimonyMr. John VecchioneSenior Litigation Counsel · New Civil Liberties AllianceWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness StatementMr. Paul WeilandPartner · Nossaman LLPWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Meeting documents

Hageman FTR 3 - EnerGeo Alliance Letter of Support Hearing Notice -- Sub on WWF Ov Hrg 02.26.25 Hearing Memo -- Sub on WWF Ov Hrg on MMPA and ESA 02.26.25 Hageman FTR 1 - California Sea Urchin Commission Hageman FTR 2 - California Pelagic Fisheries Association Hageman FTR 4 - NMMA Comments for the Record Rohlf Response to Stansbury QFRs Official Transcript Weiland Response to Wittman QFRs Crank FTR 1 - State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources

Jan 232025

HearingLegislative Hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 231 (Rep. Hageman), “Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025”; • H.R. 261 (Rep. Carter of GA), “Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025”; • H.R. 331 (Rep. Fulcher), To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes; • H.R. ___ (Rep. Stansbury), “WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act.”

1324 Longworth House Office Building3:00 p.m.Scheduled

WitnessesThe Honorable Russ FulcherMember of CongressThe Honorable Melanie StansburyMember of CongressMr. Nathan ThaynOwner · Thayn FarmsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness StatementThe Honorable Earl CarterMember of CongressThe Honorable Harriet HagemanMember of CongressThe Honorable Earl CarterMember of CongressThe Honorable Russ FulcherMember of CongressThe Honorable Melanie StansburyMember of CongressThe Honorable Buu NygrenPresident · Navajo NationThe Honorable Harriet HagemanMember of CongressMs. Denise ToombsAdvisor · International Connectivity CoalitionWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in TestimonyMr. Wesley HipkeWater Projects Section Manager · Idaho Department of Water ResourcesWitness StatementMr. Dwight WitherspoonWater Rights Unit Attorney · Navajo Nation Department of JusticeWitness Truth in Testimony

Meeting documents

H.R. ___ (Rep. Stansbury), “WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act”H.R. 231 (Rep. Hageman), “Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act of 2025”Hearing Memo H.R. 261 (Rep. Carter of GA), “Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025”Hoyle FTR 1 - How Meta, Google and Amazon are quietly damaging the Pacific sea floor Hoyle FTR 3 - Right-of-Way Permit (U.S. National Park Service)Hoyle FTR 4 - Special Use Permits Management Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Hearing Notice Hoyle FTR 5 - NCTC Letter Undersea Fiber Optic Cable Permitting in NMS H.R. 331 (Rep. Fulcher), To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.Official Transcript Fulcher Written Testimony

Measures

What the committee has done with the bills sent to it, grouped by how far each one got: reported to the Senate, ordered reported, given a hearing, or referred and not yet taken up.

Reported

H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025Ed Case(Democratic-Hawaii)

Apr 9, 2026

Referred to

Apr 16, 2026

Hearings By (subcommittee)

Jul 22, 2026

Discharged from

H.R. 6021Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment ActNicholas Begich(Republican-Alaska)

Jan 28, 2026

Referred to

Feb 4, 2026