WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Ty Checketts, president of the Association of National Grasslands, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing on the Grasslands Grazing Act (H.R. 6300): * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Tom Tiffany, Ranking Member Joe Neguse, members of the subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of legislative measures that grant equal rights to producers who are blessed to hold permits and use federal lands. Currently, I serve as  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Ryan Callaghan, president and CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I would like to first offer my condolences to the committee on the passing of Representative LaMalfa. The Congressman car more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Colorado State Forester Matthew McCombs from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing on the Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922): * * * Chair, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee--thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Matthew McCombs, and I serve as the Colorado State Forester and Director of the Colorado State Forest Service. I appreciate the opportunity to be here, and I want to begin by thanking  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Chris Horton, senior director of fisheries policy for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Thank you, Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the Subcommittee. My name is Chris Horton, and I'm the Senior Director of Fisheries Policy for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF). First, I would more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Delta Waterfowl CEO Jason Tharpe from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today. I come before the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries to speak on a topic that is of great personal interest to me and all duck hunters ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Angel Demapan, deputy assistant secretary of the Interior for insular and international affairs, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024": * * * Chair Hurd, Ranking Member Ledger Fernandez, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today regarding the implementation of the Compact of Free Association  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Federated States of Micronesia Ambassador to the U.S. Jackson Soram from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024": * * * Chairman Westerman (R-AR), Ranking Member Huffman (D-CA), Subcommittee Chair Hurd (R-CO), Ranking Member Leger Fernandez (D-NM), and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for convening this hearing and for the opportunity to tes more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Bryan Domangue, Gulf of America regional director at the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on H.R. 5745, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. My  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Gregory W. Stunz, senior executive director at the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari and members of the Subcommittee, I am pleased to appear before you today to discuss and review scientific discoveries as they relate to the Rigs-to-Reef program and more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following written testimony by Ryan S. Montegut, assistant secretary of fisheries for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss H.R. 5745, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. I offer my testimony from more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Marshall Islands Ambassador to the U.S. Charles Paul from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024": * * * Mr. Chairman, Madame Ranking Member, and Members, Kommool tata. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide an update on implementation of the Compact of Free Association Act of 2024, which approved and added to the 2023 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Tony Greubel, director of the U.S. Department of State Office of Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Affairs, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024": * * * Good afternoon, Chair, Ranking Member, and distinguished Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the United States' enduring partnership with the Freely Assoc more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Palau Ambassador to the U.S. Hersey Kyota from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and other distinguished Members of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, good morning and thank you for this opportunity to appear before the Subcommittee. The relationship between the United States and Palau under more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following written testimony by Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, from a Jan. 14, 2026, member day hearing on the Sarah Dennick Langenkamp Act (H.R. 2011): * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee--thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I come before you with a perspective shaped by service, responsibility, and respect for the lives of those we are entrusted to protect. This bill bears the name of Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, and th more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following written testimony by Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, from a Jan. 14, 2026, member day hearing on the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the opportunity to testify to discuss a critical Army Corps project within my District along the Texas Gulf Coast. I am here today to discuss the additional authorization required for the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project, Texas to address the Section 902 Cost  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following written testimony by Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, from a Jan. 14, 2026, member day hearing to improve drinking water infrastructure: * * * Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to appear before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee to discuss the priorities of my constituents in the Fifth District of Connecticut. On December 13, 2025, just as Connecticut families were bracing for some of the coldest temperatures of the se more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following written testimony by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, from a Jan. 14, 2026, member day hearing on affordable housing and public transit: * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and members of the Committee for the opportunity to discuss several priorities that are important to my constituents in Central Washington. This Congress has passed a significant number of priorities since the beginning of this congress and has the oppo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Chris Butler, founding chairman of the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the importance of protecting hunting and fishing access in the great American outdoors. My name is Chris Butle more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by True Transition founder Megan Biven from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Good Morning, Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, Representative Ezzel, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the proposed Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Last time I sat in this seat, I shared my optimism, which I maintain.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Brian Nesvik, director of the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors": * * * Good afternoon, Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the Subcommittee. I am Brian Nesvik, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) within the Department of the Interior (Department). Thank  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by John Crockett, deputy chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing on wildland fire and livestock grazing legislation. The legislation includes the Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act (H.R. 926), Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act (H.R. 4038), Star-Spangled Summit Act (H.R. 4684) and the Grasslands Grazing Act (H.R. 63 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Paul Johansen, chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors": * * * Good afternoon, Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. My name is Paul Johansen, and I am a Certi more PR