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Gosar Alerts DOI IG and Solicitor Calling for Protections for National Park Service Personnel

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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) sent a letter to Department of Interior Solicitor Jorjani and Inspector General Greenblatt alerting them to a recent effort to pressure National Park Service personnel into providing limited access tickets for 4th of July access to Yosemite National Park for personal use by a member of Congress.  “It gives me no pleasure to…

Gosar Statement on Reopening of Forest Management Projects in the Tonto National Forest

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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) made the following statement after the United States District Court for the District of Arizona modified an injunction stemming from an ongoing lawsuit regarding Mexican Spotted Owl habitat. This modification will allow eight forest management projects in the Tonto National Forest to resume work.  “Today’s announcement by the…

Gosar Proposes Amendments to Improve the Great American Outdoors Act

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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) proposed 8 amendments to the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation that will be considered by the House of Representatives next week.  “Congress is on the verge of passing permanent legislation, spending billions of dollars, without either the House or Senate considering a single amendment. In fact, the House has never…

Gosar Applauds the Signing of Shared Stewardship Memorandum between USDA and the State of Arizona

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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding. “Today’s announcement by the USDA is much needed. Arizona has been the epicenter of the fire season so far…

House Majority Leader Caves to Gosar's Request

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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) applauded the announcment by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) that the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) will be brought to the House floor for consideration under an open process, instead of being jammed through without members voices being allowed to be heard. …

Gosar Calls for Open Amendment Process for the GAOA

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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) along with 19 other House members sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy asking for an open amendment process during the upcoming debate on the Great American Outdoors Act. The House is expected to consider the Great…

Gosar Spearheads Legislation to Protect U.S. Mineral Supply Chains

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) and U.S. Congressman Michael Waltz (FL-06) introduced the American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act of 2020. They were joined by House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (UT-01), House Committee on Space, Science, and Technology Ranking Republican Frank Lucas…

BLM Approves Moss Mine Expansion and Exploration Project

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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04), Mohave County Supervisor Hildy Angius, and Joe Bardswich, President of Golden Vertex released the following statements after the Bureau of Land Management approved the expansion of the Moss Mine project: "The Moss Mine project is proof that Arizona can responsibly develop our mineral resources, while protecting our…

Gosar to Support USMCA

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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) spoke on the House floor in support of the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement. His remarks, as prepared are: "I rise in support of the USMCA, a high-quality trade agreement, but also to raise concerns about the inclusion of the language of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. I encourage my colleagues to support…

ICYMI: Energy dominance and environmental protection go hand in hand

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By: Rep. Paul A. Gosar in The Washington Times: As the Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus and the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, I have a unique insight into many of America’s energy issues. Since 1993, the bipartisan Western Caucus has been on the front lines of tackling some of the…