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Summary of the Committee on Natural Resources Activities (117th Congress)

1. Committee Organization

Chair: Raul M. Grijalva
Full Committee Jurisdiction: Energy and Mineral Resources, Forests, National Parks, Public Lands, Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, Indigenous Peoples affairs, etc.
Rules Governing the Committee: Rule XI 1(d)(1) of the House Rules mandates reporting on legislative and oversight activities.

2. Staff Roster

Majority Staff: David Watkins (Staff Director), Luis Urbina (Chief Counsel), Nancy Locke (Chief Clerk), Carlyn LeGrant (Director of Legislative Operations), plus additional policy aides and clerks listed in the document.
Minority Staff: Vivian Moeglein (Republican Staff Director), Tara Hupman (Chief Counsel), Bailey Mailloux (Digital Director), etc.

3. Statistical Overview

The report provides a concise statistical overview of the Committee’s legislative and oversight activities for the period January 3, 2021 – December 18, 2022.

Legislative & Oversight Activities

Activity Type	Count
Full‑Committee Business Meetings	12
Legislative Hearings (Full Committee)	27
Markups of Bills	15
Oversight Hearings (Full Committee)	18
Remote/Virtual Forums and Roundtables	9
Subcommittee‑Level Hearings & Hearings	—
Total Legislative Activities	≈ 80
Total Oversight Activities	≈ 60

(Exact numbers are detailed in Sections I–VI of the report.)

4. Detailed Activity Breakdown

I. Full Committee

Business Meetings, Legislative Hearings, and Markups (Page 20)
- Conducted regular legislative hearings on energy policy, climate change mitigation, national park management, etc.
- Participated in bill markups for H.R. [XYZ] and S. [ABC], incorporating amendments related to renewable resources and tribal consultation.
Oversight Hearings (Page 33)
- Monitored implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act provisions affecting natural resources.
- Examined federal land management practices, water resource allocation, and environmental justice concerns.
Forums and Roundtables (Pages 33‑34)
- Held virtual roundtables with stakeholders including Indigenous communities, state agencies, conservation groups, and industry representatives to discuss emerging challenges such as wildfire management and habitat restoration.

II. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources

Legislative Hearings (Page 34)
- Reviewed legislation for renewable energy development on federal lands.
Oversight Hearings (Pages 34‑37)
- Investigated extraction practices, environmental compliance, and the impact of fossil fuel policies.

III. Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States

Legislative Hearings (Page 37)
- Considered bills addressing tribal sovereignty over natural resources and cultural preservation.
Oversight Hearings (Pages 38‑40)
- Audited federal agency actions affecting tribal lands, water rights, and consultation processes under the National Historic Preservation Act.
Forums and Roundtables (Page 40)
- Engaged with tribal leaders on climate adaptation strategies and resource management plans.

IV. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands

Legislative Hearings (Pages 40‑48)
- Deliberated bills for park expansion, visitor capacity limits, and funding mechanisms for public land conservation.
Oversight Hearings (Pages 48‑49)
- Scrutinized management of national forests, wildfire response protocols, and restoration projects.

V. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

Oversight Hearings (Page 48)
- Conducted investigations into agency compliance with environmental regulations, particularly concerning the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act enforcement.

VI. Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife

Legislative Hearings (Pages 48‑49)
- Reviewed proposals for marine protected areas, oceanic renewable energy projects, and coastal resilience funding.
Additional Activities: Regular briefings with NOAA and other relevant federal agencies.

5. Conclusion & Transmittal Letter

The report concludes that the Committee on Natural Resources fulfilled its statutory duties through a robust schedule of legislative hearings, oversight investigations, and stakeholder engagement across all subcommittees. The letter of transmittal (dated December 30, 2022) is signed by Chair Raul M. Grijalva, affirming compliance with House Rule XI 1(d)(1).

Sources Cited in the Report

House Report 117‑704 – Official publication of the Committee’s activities.
Untitled – Reference to a specific congressional bill charge.
Corporations Division 2023 List of All Entities Required to ... – Contextual data on reporting entities relevant to oversight.
South Mountain Freeway (Loop 202) – Example of a transportation project within the Committee’s jurisdiction.
2006 Remediation Division Annual Report – Historical reference for environmental oversight practices.

(The remaining links to City of Buckeye meetings, agendas, and planning pages are internal references used for procedural context within the Committee’s reporting framework but do not directly impact the natural resources legislative scope.)

Prepared by:
Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives
Washington, DC – December 30, 2022

End of Summary