house natural resources committee
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Neguse tapped for House Natural Resources Committee; Lamborn remains on panel
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Freshman U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse said Thursday he has been appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources, which keeps an eye on agencies that control vast public acreage across Colorado. And U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn said he is remaining on the panel. The committee reviews legislation dealing with matters ranging from energy and mining…
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Congress considers more leases of historic buildings in national parks
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WASHINGTON – A congressional committee on Monday discussed possibilities for a new approach to reducing the nearly $12 billion maintenance backlog in national parks that has touched Colorado deeply. The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider a broad expansion of leasing historic buildings in national parks to private entities like businesses. Some…
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Tipton bill to protect landowners near federal property wins first approval
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WASHINGTON – A congressional bill to protect property owners’ rights during federal land acquisitions won first round approval Thursday but drew only cautious support from a major Colorado environmental group. The bill was introduced by Colorado U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, who is a member of the House Natural Resources subcommittee on federal lands. The…
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Colorado’s Tipton wants to open more federal land for livestock grazing
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WASHINGTON – Colorado U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton recommended the government enlist help from ranchers and farmers to better protect federal lands during a congressional hearing this week. Congress is considering legislation that would open hundreds of thousands of additional acres of federal land to grazing by livestock. Much of western Colorado is federally administered public…
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Tipton bill would let kids visit national parks free
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A congressional committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would give fourth graders and supervising adults free entry into national parks. The Every Kid Outdoors Act – co-sponsored by Colorado U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez – is intended to help children learn about nature while giving them exercise. The bill was part…
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Teller County commissioner asks Congress to expand Florissant Fossil Beds Monument
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WASHINGTON – A Teller County commissioner told Congress Tuesday that expanding the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument would help prevent wildfires and protect wildlife. Norm Steen testified for a bill that would add 280 acres to the northwest border of the national monument 35 miles west of Colorado Springs. “We received no public opposition to…
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U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn launches bid for reelection, weighs petitioning onto primary ballot
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Calling himself a “proven and reliable conservative” and a friend of the Trump administration, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn made it official Tuesday: the Colorado Springs Republican is running for a seventh term representing the 5th Congressional District. Lamborn, who is facing three primary challengers, is considering whether to petition for a spot on the June…
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Colorado congressmen criticize regulatory burdens for projects
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WASHINGTON – Colorado U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton used the West Elk Mine near Somerset as an example of unnecessary delays from environmental regulatory procedures during a congressional hearing Wednesday. The coal mine won U.S. Forest Service approval to expand its operations in September. Work to build roads and methane vents on the site is scheduled…
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Tipton supports bill to give states control over oil drilling on federal land
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WASHINGTON – A congressional committee that includes two Colorado congressmen approved a bill Wednesday that would give states greater control over rights to extract oil and gas from federal land. Colorado U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton is a supporter of the bill, called the Secure American Energy Act. A controversy over the legislation is whether states…
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Environmentalists criticize Lamborn for statement about Browns Canyon
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WASHINGTON – Environmental advocacy groups are accusing Colorado U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn of making a false statement this week during a congressional hearing on a bill to limit the president’s authority to designate federal land as national monuments. Lamborn, R-Colorado Springs, said he never was invited to any meetings to discuss a proposal to designate…
