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Coastal maps, ocean data and wildlife refuge

The subcommittee examines four bills on a coastal barrier map, ocean-observation and marine-conservation programs, and renaming a Texas wildlife refuge.

Tue, May 20, 2025 · 10:30 AM – 12:42 PM ETLongworth House Office Building, Room 1334Longworth 1334

CHAIRHarriet M. Hageman R-WY-AL
Val T. Hoyle D-OR-4
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HOURS
1:47
WITNESSES
9
MEMBERS
28
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 1:47:24
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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 bills are on the agenda. 9 witnesses, including 2 academics, 1 state or local official, and 1 federal official.

Real oversight or theater?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

28 members · 15 Republicans, 13 Democrats

Witnesses

  • The Honorable Brian BabinMember of CongressFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • The Honorable Mike EzellMember of CongressFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • The Honorable Gregory MurphyMember of CongressFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Tom LeonardAlderman, Town of North Topsail BeachFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • The Honorable Rick LarsenMember of CongressFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Dr. Stephan HowdenProfessor, The University of Southern MississippiFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Dr. Rob YoungProfessor, Western Carolina UniversityFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • David MikoActing Deputy Director of Operations, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
  • Alexis NungarayMother of Jocelyn NungarayFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAY 20, 2025 · 10:30 AM – 12:42 PM
  3. Video posted (done)MAY 20, 2025 · 12:42 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (done)
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED JUL 8

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