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House Subcommittee Hearing on Coastal, Hunting, and Government Reform Bills

Original title: LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON H.R. 524, TO AMEND THE COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES ACT TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SHORELINE BORROW SITES; H.R. 615, TO PROHIBIT THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FROM PROHIBITING THE USE OF LEAD AMMUNITION OR TACKLE ON CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND OR WATER UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, "PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT OF 2023"; H.R. 2689, TO IMPROVE THE SERVICE DELIVERY OF AGENCIES AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF AGENCY INTERACTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, "TRUST IN GOVERNMENT ACT OF 2023"; AND H.R. 2872, TO AMEND THE PERMANENT ELECTRONIC DUCK STAMP ACT OF 2013 TO ALLOW STATES TO ISSUE ELECTRONIC STAMPS UNDER SUCH ACT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing marks the initial legislative review of four bills that could change how coastal communities access sand for shoreline protection, how hunters and anglers use federal lands, and how federal agencies interact with the public.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Coastal communities

These communities are affected by potential changes to the Coastal Barrier Resources Act regarding sand sourcing for shoreline protection.

Hunters and anglers

These groups are affected by proposed legislation regarding the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on May 10, 2023, to discuss four proposed bills regarding coastal shoreline management, lead ammunition use on federal lands, government service delivery, and electronic duck stamps.

Key Facts

  • The subcommittee reviewed four specific bills: H.R. 524, H.R. 615, H.R. 2689, and H.R. 2872.
  • H.R. 524 seeks to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for specific shoreline borrow sites.
  • H.R. 615 aims to prevent the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands.
  • H.R. 2689, titled the 'Trust in Government Act of 2023', focuses on improving agency service delivery.
  • H.R. 2872 proposes amending the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 to authorize state-issued electronic stamps.
  • The hearing included testimony from federal officials, local government representatives, and advocacy groups.
  • Numerous local government resolutions from North Carolina were submitted for the record regarding coastal management issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of H.R. 524?
It proposes an exemption to the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for the use of certain shoreline , which are areas used to source sand for beach nourishment.
What does H.R. 615 change regarding hunting?
It would prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters under their jurisdiction.

Why It Matters

This hearing marks the initial legislative review of four bills that could change how coastal communities access sand for shoreline protection, how hunters and anglers use federal lands, and how federal agencies interact with the public.

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Discoveries

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Local Government Advocacy

A significant number of local government resolutions from North Carolina were submitted to support the coastal borrow site legislation, indicating strong regional interest.

Connected Entities

personCliff BentzChairman of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.Map →
personJared HuffmanRanking Member of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.Map →
personMatt StricklerPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of the Interior.Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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