Hearing on 2022 Budget Proposals for Federal Environmental and Water Agencies
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
This hearing serves as the formal legislative review of funding requests that determine the operational capacity, research priorities, and conservation efforts for agencies managing the nation's water, wildlife, and climate data systems for the 2022 .
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
The agency's operational budget for the 2022 fiscal year is subject to congressional review and approval.
U.S. Geological Survey
The agency's funding for water resources and research is being reviewed by the subcommittee.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The agency's program management and policy funding is under review.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The agency's administrative budget and priorities are being evaluated by the subcommittee.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 21, 2021, to examine the President's Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal.
- The Subcommittee reviewed budget requests for the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife under the Committee on Natural Resources.
- Oral opening statements were limited to the Chairman and the Ranking Member per Committee Rule 4(f).
- Other members were permitted to submit opening statements for the record by 5 p.m. on the day of the hearing.
- Witnesses included senior leadership from the four agencies who provided prepared statements and responded to questions for the record.
Why It Matters
This hearing serves as the formal legislative review of funding requests that determine the operational capacity, research priorities, and conservation efforts for agencies managing the nation's water, wildlife, and climate data systems for the 2022 .
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The hearing follows a standard procedural format for budget oversight, utilizing specific committee rules to expedite witness testimony.
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