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Growing the Timber Industry By Representative Dusty Johnson (SD-AL)  All eyes were on Southern California at the beginning of this year as the most costly wildfire in modern history decimated forests and neighborhoods. It was a tragic scene – one that could have been mitigated by proper forest management. Unfortunately, some conservation policies make forests more vulnerable to… Read more »

Celebrating National Agriculture Day By Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01) Today is National Agriculture Day – when we celebrate all of the hard-working men and women across the agricultural community whose labor has blessed us with the highest quality, lowest cost food supply in the history of the world.   With the planting season around the corner, farmers across the country are… Read more »

Working with the Trump administration to combat bird flu and lower egg prices By Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) As of Thursday February 27th, more than 166 million chickens and turkeys in the United States have been affected by High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), a highly contagious and deadly disease that impacts poultry, cattle, and can even spread to humans. In my home state of Iowa… Read more »

Holding Mexico Accountable for Texas Farmers By Representative Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)  Under the 1944 Water Treaty, the United States and Mexico agreed to share the waters of the Rio Grande River.   In turn, Mexico is obligated to deliver 350,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S. annually. This delivery is vital to irrigation, farming, and municipal use in the Rio Grande… Read more »

The Endangered Species Act Is Being Abused, It’s Time to Delist the Gray Wolf By Vice Chair Tom Tiffany (WI-07) Fifty years ago, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was created to protect species on the brink of extinction and put them on the path to recovery. It was a noble effort, but unfortunately, it’s been hijacked by the radical environmental lobby and activist judges who use it as a… Read more »

The Environmental Impact of the Biden-Harris Border Crisis By Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) America’s southern border is in crisis and our public lands are bearing the brunt. The policy failures of the Biden-Harris administration have made communities in my district less safe and harmed the environment along the southern border. In Arizona, more than 80 percent of public lands are… Read more »

We Need a Farm Bill Signed Into Law Before 2025 By Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) Over the last few years, the agriculture economy has taken a turn for the worse. Commodity prices have fallen below producers’ break-even points, our agricultural trade deficit has eclipsed $43 billion, farm debt stands at a record $540 billion, and inflation combined with high interest rates continue to… Read more »

Expanding Free National Park Access for Gold Star Families By Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05)  Our nation’s stunning national parks welcome millions of visitors from the United States and around the world every year. From hiking and fishing to sightseeing and wildlife viewing, they present refreshing opportunities to connect with nature. I’m proud to represent Oregon, where we… Read more »

If You Want to Protect the Environment, Invest More in America's Fossil Fuels By Rep. John Curtis (UT-03) When I visit constituents in the Uinta Basin, I remind them they are the true environmentalists. This comment always gets some laughs because this isn’t how they would usually label themselves, but there's a serious point behind it: everywhere I go in Utah, I meet people… Read more »

Proper Forest Management: Protecting our Natural Resources and Reducing Future Risk By Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01)  The recent Park Fire in my district is yet another reminder of the urgent need for better forest management and post-fire recovery efforts. The destruction of homes, businesses, and cherished natural resources is heartbreaking, and our residents are… Read more »