Press Releases
DEFAZIO BLASTS PASSAGE OF REPUBLICAN LEGISLATION THAT UNDERMINES MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS
For Immediate Release: March 13, 2014 Contact:Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO BLASTS PASSAGE OF REPUBLICAN LEGISLATION THAT UNDERMINES MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) blasted passage of H.R. 3189, the so-called Water Rights Protection Act. This broadly written legislation would undermine critical environmental laws and go after federal agencies that manage our public lands for f… Continue Reading
03.19.14
DeFazio Leads 73 Members on Bipartisan Letter Urging Secretary Jewell to Maintain Critical Gray Wolf Protections
For Immediate Release: March 19, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DeFazio Leads 73 Members on Bipartisan Letter Urging Secretary Jewell to Maintain Critical Gray Wolf Protections Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released a bipartisan letter co-signed by 73 House members urging Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to continue critical protections for endangered gray wolves. The letter comes on the hee… Continue Reading
03.06.14
DEFAZIO STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF THE “RAPID” ACT
For Immediate Release: March 6, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF THE "RAPID" ACT Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after passage of the Republican "RAPID" Act, which will undermine key environmental protections and under the guise of infrastructure streamlining: "The only thing that is 'RAPID' about this bill is how quickly it will be t… Continue Reading
02.28.14
STAKEHOLDERS URGE CONGRESS TO FIX, NOT GUT FEDERAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT LAW
For Immediate Release: February 28, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 STAKEHOLDERS URGE CONGRESS TO FIX, NOT GUT FEDERAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT LAW Washington, D.C. - On Friday, the House Natural Resources Committee held a balanced hearing on the state of fisheries management in the United States. Witnesses were unanimous in their praise of the 2006 Magnuson-Stevens Act amendments, and in their call for the reauthorization to not "turn back the clock" by allowing continued … Continue Reading
02.27.14
DeFazio Statement on Atlantic Seismic Exploration
For Immediate Release: February 27, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DeFazio Statement on Atlantic Seismic Exploration Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after the Department of the Interior's announcement on Atlantic seismic exploration. "Over 25 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico are currently leased and undeveloped by oil companies-and apparently that's not enough f… Continue Reading
02.26.14
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO HOLD ADDITIONAL HEARING ON FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
For Immediate Release: February 26, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO HOLD ADDITIONAL HEARING ON FISHERIES MANAGEMENT Full committee hearing on Magnuson-Stevens Law scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28 Washington, D.C. - On Friday, the House Natural Resources Committee will hold a balanced hearing on the state of fisheries management in the United States. The hearing comes after Democrats used Rule XI of the Committee rules to force an add… Continue Reading
02.25.14
DEFAZIO: We Need an All-The-Above Veteran Employment Strategy
For Immediate Release: February 25, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO: We Need an All-The-Above Veteran Employment Strategy Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after a hearing in the House Natural Resources Committee on job opportunities for veterans in the energy sector: "Just as we have an all-of-the-above national energy strategy, we need to have an all-of-the-a… Continue Reading
02.14.14
Ranking Member DeFazio Statement on Chairman Doc Hastings' Retirement
For Immediate Release: February 13, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 Ranking Member DeFazio Statement on Chairman Doc Hastings' Retirement Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement on the retirement of Chairman Doc Hastings: "Doc has been a tireless advocate for his district, the state of Washington, and the Pacific Northwest for twenty years. We don't always agree, but in … Continue Reading
02.11.14
Ranking Member DeFazio Statement on Administration Announcement on Illegal Wildlife Trade
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 Ranking Member DeFazio Statement on Administration Announcement on Illegal Wildlife Trade Washington, D.C. -Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement in response to Obama Administration's action items to crack down on illegal wildlife trading: "I commend the Task Force for their hard work and the Administration for taking de… Continue Reading
02.04.14
Natural Resource Democrats Press for Additional Hearing on Fisheries Management
For Immediate Release: February 4, 2014Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 Natural Resource Democrats Press for Additional Hearing on Fisheries Management Use Rule 11 procedural move to force additional hearing Washington, D.C. -Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and 11 committee Democrats used a procedural move to ensure a broad range of voices can be heard before fundamental changes are made to our fisheries management regime. De… Continue Reading
02.04.14
Ranking Member DeFazio Statement on Republican ESA Report
For Immediate Release: February 4, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 Ranking Member DeFazio Statement on Republican ESA Report Washington, D.C. -Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement in response to the Republican Report on the Endangered Species Act: "As with a number of issues before the committee, there's the potential for balanced, reasonable compromises to modernize the Endangered Species Ac… Continue Reading
02.04.14
House Democrats Request Hearing on Crude Oil Exports
For Immediate Release: February 4, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 House Democrats Request Hearing on Crude Oil Exports Request comes on eve of Republican hearing on energy production on public lands Washington, D.C. -Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) sent a letter to Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) requesting a hearing on the potential economic, consumer, and environmental impacts of lifting the American crude oil export … Continue Reading
02.03.14
Natural Resource Democrats Request Emergency Hearing on Devastating Drought
For Immediate Release: February 3, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 Natural Resource Democrats Request Emergency Hearing on Western Drought Washington, D.C. -Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) led a letter co-signed by over a dozen Democrats to Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) requesting an emergency hearing to discuss the devastating drought plaguing western states. Eleven states have been declared disaster areas due to dro… Continue Reading
01.29.14
DeFazio Reacts To Natural Resource Issues in the State of the Union Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 28, 2014CONTACT: JEN GILBREATH (RESOURCES), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO REACTS TO NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES IN STATE OF THE UNION WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement in response to natural resource issues included in President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address:"Last week, over 100 Democrats joined together to ask the Obama Administration to use its authority to protect … Continue Reading
01.27.14
DEFAZIO STATEMENT ON APPOINTMENT OF BPA ADMINSTRATOR ELLIOT MAINZER
For Immediate Release: January 27, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO STATEMENT ON APPOINTMENT OF BPA ADMINSTRATOR ELLIOT MAINZER Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement in response to the appointment of Elliot Mainzer as administration of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA): "I am pleased with Elliot's selection to permanently head the BPA. Over the next … Continue Reading
01.24.14
DEFAZIO, GRIJALVA LEAD 109 DEMOCRATS IN URGING INTERIOR TO CONSERVE NATIONAL TREASURES USING ANTIQUITIES ACT
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO, GRIJALVA LEAD 109 DEMOCRATS IN URGING INTERIOR TO CONSERVE NATIONAL TREASURES USING ANTIQUITIES ACT Republican Congress has failed to protect America’s treasured landscapes Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Public Lands Subcommittee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) released a letter co-signed by 109 House Democrats u… Continue Reading
01.23.14
DeFazio to Host Listening Session to Focus on Federal Fishing Legislation, Jobs, Coastal Economy *TODAY*
For Immediate Release: January 23, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 *Audio will be available after the meeting* DeFazio to Host Listening Session to Focus on Federal Fishing Legislation, Jobs, Coastal Economy *TODAY* Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) will host a forum in Coos Bay to discuss the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, critical legislation that impacts the Oregon coast, fishin… Continue Reading
01.17.14
DeFazio Fights to Protect American Jobs, Curb Illegal Timer Trade
For Immediate Release: January 17, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 DEFAZIO FIGHTS TO PROTECT AMERICAN JOBS, CURB ILLEGAL TIMBER TRADE Illegal logging costs American producers nearly $1 billion each year Washington, D.C. -In a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Representative Dan Benishek (R-MI) urged increased funding levels for critical measures that combat the illegal… Continue Reading
01.16.14
RURAL COUNTIES CUT OFF FROM CRITICAL PAYMENTS AS REPUBLICANS PLAY POLITICS
For Immediate Release: January 16, 2014 Contact: Jen Gilbreath (Resources), 202-225-4081 RURAL COUNTIES CUT OFF FROM CRITICAL PAYMENTS AS REPUBLICANS PLAY POLITICS Republicans reject Democratic bills to restore Secure Rural Schools, PILT, and provide fisheries relief Washington, D.C. - Today, Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee rejected two Democratic bills to restore critical county payments that fund basic government services like public safety, jail beds, schools, a… Continue Reading
12.31.13
Sequestration Will Not Apply to Secure Rural Schools Money
For Immediate Release: December 23, 2013 Contact: Tom Towslee (Wyden), 503-326-7539 or 503-477-0307 Jen Gilbreath (DeFazio) 202-225-6416 Sequestration Will Not Apply to Secure Rural Schools Money Rural Oregon Counties to Receive Millions in Additional Funding; Payments go out in Early 2014 Washington, D.C. -- Rural communities are in line to receive millions in additional Secure Rural Schools funding, after the White House determined that mandatory budget cuts known as "sequestration" will… Continue Reading