While I am always glad to see good legislation move through this committee, I am disappointed we have yet another business meeting where we are considering zero conservation bills that are priorities for my members.

It should not be partisan. I think this is going to be one of the major conservation battles of this Congress. And I intend to be on the right side of history on this one.

My colleagues on the Democratic side of the dais have a long and growing list of priorities that continue to be left off the list of bills to be voted on by the committee, many of which have received bipartisan support in this committee in…

For instance, the Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act has been reported three times, always with bipartisan support, but has been left off the list of final bills that will receive votes yet again.

I know that Senators on my side of the aisle desperately want to see their priority bills move forward, and that’s the point.

As a kid, I helped repair fences on our small calf-cow operation, and I know exactly how time consuming it is. As a sportsman, I’ve also seen how built infrastructure can dramatically alter wildlife migration corridors.

I hope that we will take the opportunity to seek collaboration and compromise, so that we can move some of these bills forward.

The New World screwworm outbreak poses a serious threat to New Mexico’s cattle and livestock industry, and we must act decisively to stop the spread of this dangerous pest.

Protecting livestock across the state requires investing in proven methods — like the sterile fly technique — to prevent the further spread in the United States.

That’s why I led the STOP Screwworms Act back in May of last year to address this growing threat and will continue to fight to ensure we contain the spread of the New World screwworm.

My own Gila River bill has been reported twice, with bipartisan support, but will not receive a vote today.

Thank you to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, our state health, livestock, and wildlife agencies, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service, and USDA APHIS for working around the clock to provide resources to fight the spread of the New…

Our Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act will provide Tribes with the resources they need to fully access and use the water they own, while advancing critical efforts to deliver reliable, safe drinking water.

Farmers and ranchers in New Mexico and across the country are looking for smarter, more flexible ways to manage their operations and care for the land they depend on.

For decades, Tribal communities have fought to secure water rights settlements that uphold their sovereignty and ensure access to safe, reliable water.

I have no objection to Senator Hyde Smith’s legislation, and I plan to vote for it, but I am extremely disappointed that we will not have an opportunity to vote on similar legislation from Senator Van Hollen.

But today, we will only have a vote on Senator Hoeven’s bill, and Senator Padilla’s bill will be left behind.

We write to express strong opposition to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) new High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) program guidance.