Press Releases
DeFazio Pushes For Critical, Bipartisan Wildfire Funding
For Immediate Release: July 23, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath 202-225-4081 *VIDEO AVAILABLE* DeFazio Pushes For Critical, Bipartisan Wildfire Funding Agencies could run out of money to fight catastrophic fires this month Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) blasted Republican leadership for failing to act on bipartisan, House and Senate legislation that would treat extreme wildfires the same as other natural disasters a… Continue Reading
07.11.14
House Democrats Attempt to Force Vote on Stalled Wildfire Funding Legislation
For Immediate Release: July 11, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (DeFazio-Resources), 202-225-4081 Michael Campbell (Peters) 202-225-0508 Jennifer Johnson (Kirkpatrick) 202-225-3361 House Democrats Attempt to Force Vote on Stalled Wildfire Funding Legislation Agencies could run out of money to fight catastrophic fires this month Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Ann Kirkpatr… Continue Reading
07.10.14
DeFazio Fights for Common Sense Reforms to Protect Taxpayers and the Environment from Hardrock Mining Giveaways
For Immediate Release: July 10, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DeFazio Fights for Common Sense Reforms to Protect Taxpayers and the Environment from Hardrock Mining Giveaways Mining reform legislation would generate hundreds of millions to address the legacy of contamination from abandoned mines. Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) was joined by 19 other Democrats in introducing the Hardrock Mi… Continue Reading
07.08.14
DeFazio Calls on Interior to Protect Gray Wolves In or Near National Parks
For Immediate Release: July 8, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DeFazio Calls on Interior to Protect Gray Wolves In or Near National Parks Yellowstone gray wolves have been killed by hunters just outside of park boundaries Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) sent a letter urging Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to create critical buffer zones to protect endangered gray wolves in or around our N… Continue Reading
06.26.14
DEFAZIO FIGHTS MANDATED OIL DRILLING OFF OUR COASTS, ON PUBLIC LANDS
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 *VIDEO AVAILABLE* DEFAZIO FIGHTS MANDATED OIL DRILLING OFF OUR COASTS, ON PUBLIC LANDS Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR) blasted Republicans for the passage of H.R. 4899, "Drill Everywhere" legislation that will mandate drilling off our coasts and public lands, and erode key environmental review. The legislation, which was last passed in 2… Continue Reading
06.23.14
DeFazio, Kenyan Officials to Hold Press Conference on Illegal Ivory Trade and International Terrorism
Press Advisory: June 24, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 TODAY: DeFazio, Anti-Trafficking Groups to Hold Press Conference on Illegal Ivory Trade and International Terrorism Washington, D.C. -Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) will hold a press conference at the House Triangle to discuss the trade of illegal ivory and other wildlife products and its connection to international crime rings and terrorist organizations toda… Continue Reading
06.10.14
DEFAZIO: Congress Negligent for Failing to Protect Citizens with Earthquake Early Warning System
For Immediate Release: June 10, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 *VIDEO AVAILABLE* DEFAZIO: Congress Negligent for Failing to Protect Citizens with Earthquake Early Warning System Early warning system could save thousands of lives, billions in damage to critical assets Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR) pressed Congress for increased funding for an earthquake early warning system that could save lives… Continue Reading
06.04.14
DEFAZIO STATEMENT ON GRAY WOLF PUPS IN SOUTHERN OREGON
For Immediate Release: June 4, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO STATEMENT ON GRAY WOLF PUPS IN SOUTHERN OREGON Urges Fish and Wildlife Service to continue critical federal protections Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement after it was announced that gray wolf OR-7 has found a mate and produced offspring. DeFazio's statement is below. "After two years and over 3,… Continue Reading
06.02.14
DEFAZIO-HUFFMAN-HERRERA BEUTLER AMENDMENT SAVES WEST COAST FISHERMEN $2.4 MILLION
Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 Paul Arden (Huffman), (202) 225-5161 Amy Pennington (Herrera Beutler), 202-225-3536 DEFAZIO-HUFFMAN-Herrera Beutler Amendment Saves West Coast Fishermen $2.4 million Washington, D.C. -On Thursday, the House passed an amendment sponsored by Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) that will save West Coast fishermen $2… Continue Reading
05.22.14
DEFAZIO RENEWS PUSH FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT HEARING
For Immediate Release: May 22, 2014Contact:Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO RENEWS PUSH FOR EMERGENCY DROUGHT HEARING GAO report released today confirms water in short supply in all 50 states Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) sent a second letter to Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) requesting an emergency hearing on the extreme drought and potential for catastrophic wildfires. DeFazio first requested a dr… Continue Reading
05.21.14
DeFazio Statement on President Obama’s Designation of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
For Immediate Release: May 21, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DeFazio Statement on President Obama's Designation of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument WASHINGTON, DC--House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR) today applauded President Obama's designation of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument near Las Cruces, New Mexico. President Obama is establishing the Organ Mountains as a National Monument using powers … Continue Reading
05.20.14
DEFAZIO PUSHES BILL TO EXPAND OREGON CAVES PROTECTIONS
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 *Video Available* DEFAZIO PUSHES BILL TO EXPAND OREGON CAVES PROTECTIONS Oregon Caves expansion would give struggling region an economic boost Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on legislation from Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) that would protect and expand the Oregon Caves National Monument. DeFazio's legislation would expand the monument by… Continue Reading
05.01.14
DeFazio Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Tribal Self-Determination
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DeFazio Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Tribal Self-Determination Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to fix the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) to expand tribal self-governance and streamline the contract and compact process. "This is one of the rarest th… Continue Reading
04.30.14
DeFAZIO REACTS TO COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF MISGUIDED REPUBLICAN ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT LEGISLATION
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DeFAZIO REACTS TO COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF MISGUIDED REPUBLICAN ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT LEGISLATION Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) responded to four bills that would add layers of bureaucracy, waste limited agency resources, and divert efforts to recover species under the Endangered Species Act. "As with a number of issues before the… Continue Reading
04.15.14
GAO REPORT CONFIRMS NEPA ENCOURAGES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
For Immediate Release: April 15, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 GAO REPORT CONFIRMS NEPA ENCOURAGES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) responded to a recently released report from GAO about the costs and benefits of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses. The report found that NEPA results in better decision making at federal agencies and … Continue Reading
04.03.14
REPORT: BUDGET CUTS FORCE AGENCIES TO RAID PREVENTION FUNDS TO FIGHT MASSIVE WILDFIRES
For Immediate Release: April 3, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 REPORT: BUDGET CUTS FORCE AGENCIES TO RAID PREVENTION FUNDS TO FIGHT MASSIVE WILDFIRES Over $500 million "borrowed" from fire prevention and restoration programs Washington, D.C. - A new report, released today by Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR), shows that deep budget cuts have hindered efforts by the U.S. Forest Service (Service) and the Department of Inte… Continue Reading
04.03.14
DEFAZIO PUSHES FOR REFORMS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR WEST COAST FISHERMEN
For Immediate Release: April 3, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO PUSHES FOR REFORMS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR WEST COAST FISHERMEN HR 2646 would refinance federal buyback loans to lower costs for fishermen Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR), pushed for bipartisan legislation that would save West Coast fishermen millions by refinancing unfair, expensive federal loans. H.R. 2646, the REF… Continue Reading
03.26.14
DEFAZIO: Republicans Have Turned Their Backs on Teddy Roosevelt’s Conservation Legacy
For Immediate Release: March 26, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 *Video Available* DEFAZIO: Republicans Have Turned Their Backs on Teddy Roosevelt's Conservation Legacy H.R. 1459 would end an era of protections for iconic American landscapes Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) blasted House Republicans for voting to gut Presidential authority to designate new wilderness, National Parks, and National … Continue Reading
03.25.14
DEFAZIO ATTACKS REPUBLICAN BILL THAT WOULD WEAKEN RULES ON MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL MINING
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO ATTACKS REPUBLICAN BILL THAT WOULD WEAKEN RULES ON MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL MINING WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) assailed Republicans for passage of H.R. 2824, legislation that would undermine states' efforts to protect drinking water, the environment, and local communities from destructive mountaintop removal coal mining. Mountai… Continue Reading
03.19.14
DeFazio Applauds U.S. Entry Into Transparency Initiative
For Immediate Release: March 19, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DeFazio Applauds U.S. Entry Into Transparency Initiative WASHINGTON, DC--House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR) today applauded the acceptance of the United States as a candidate country of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a global multi-stakeholder initiative to increase transparency and accountability in natural resources revenue management. The… Continue Reading