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Why this hearing
On the record: 6 bills are on the agenda. 5 witnesses: 3 federal officials and 2 state and local officials.
Real oversight or theater?
Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?
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What each witness said
The main points of each witness’s written statement.
Bureau of Ocean Energy ManagementActing Director · Dr. Walter CruickshankPANEL II
- Supports overturning OCS administrative withdrawals that unnecessarily impede American energy development and generally supports the Act's predictable framework.
- Welcomes the CORE Act's objectives and offers to work with the Subcommittee and sponsor on technical aspects.
“BOEM strongly supports overturning the OCS administrative withdrawals that unnecessarily impede American energy development”
Roundup, MTPresident & CEO · Parker PhippsPANEL III
- Asks Congress to support H.R. 931, authorizing 779 acres of federal coal to prevent the Bull Mountains Mine from closing.
- Warns that without approval to mine federal coal in AM-3, the mine will suspend operations and lay off workers at the end of 2025.
“H.R. 931 is a practical solution to the challenges confronting SPE and the impending closure of the Bull Mountains Mine.”
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFormer Regional Operations Supervisor, Emergency Response Division (Retired) · Doug HeltonPANEL III
- Argues both bills would increase catastrophic oil-spill risks, including in areas with limited response capabilities.
- Asks Congress to consider the risks before moving forward with the Offshore Lands Authorities Act and CORE Act.
“They would increase the risk of catastrophic oil spills, including in areas with limited response capabilities”
Crosby Tugs, LLCDirector of Business Development · Corey KiefPANEL III
- Supports H.R. 513 and H.R. 2556 as steps toward keeping offshore lands available for leasing and assessing resource potential.
- Asks Congress to fix permitting for all energy sources and infrastructure projects to attract energy investment.
“The U.S. needs every electron, barrel of oil, or foot of gas it can harvest to meet growing energy demands.”
- Supports overturning OCS administrative withdrawals that unnecessarily impede American energy development and generally supports the Act's predictable framework.
- Welcomes the CORE Act's objectives and offers to work with the Subcommittee and sponsor on technical aspects.
“BOEM strongly supports overturning the OCS administrative withdrawals that unnecessarily impede American energy development”
- Asks Congress to support H.R. 931, authorizing 779 acres of federal coal to prevent the Bull Mountains Mine from closing.
- Warns that without approval to mine federal coal in AM-3, the mine will suspend operations and lay off workers at the end of 2025.
“H.R. 931 is a practical solution to the challenges confronting SPE and the impending closure of the Bull Mountains Mine.”
- Argues both bills would increase catastrophic oil-spill risks, including in areas with limited response capabilities.
- Asks Congress to consider the risks before moving forward with the Offshore Lands Authorities Act and CORE Act.
“They would increase the risk of catastrophic oil spills, including in areas with limited response capabilities”
- Supports H.R. 513 and H.R. 2556 as steps toward keeping offshore lands available for leasing and assessing resource potential.
- Asks Congress to fix permitting for all energy sources and infrastructure projects to attract energy investment.
“The U.S. needs every electron, barrel of oil, or foot of gas it can harvest to meet growing energy demands.”
Who asked what
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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.
The subcommittee
25 members · 15 Republicans, 10 Democrats
- Pete StauberR-MN-8 · CHAIR
- Nicholas J. Begich IIIR-AK-AL · VICE CHAIR
- Mike CollinsR-GA-10
- Jeff CrankR-CO-5
- Mike EzellR-MS-4
- Russ FulcherR-ID-1
- Paul A. GosarR-AZ-9
- Harriet M. HagemanR-WY-AL
- Wesley HuntR-TX-38
- Jeff HurdR-CO-3
- Jennifer A. KiggansR-VA-2
- Thomas P. TiffanyR-WI-7
- Daniel WebsterR-FL-11
- Robert J. WittmanR-VA-1
- Bruce WestermanR-AR-4 · EX OFFICIO
- Yassamin AnsariD-AZ-3 · RANKING
- Debbie DingellD-MI-6
- Sarah ElfrethD-MD-3
- Jared F. GoldenD-ME-2
- Adelita S. GrijalvaD-AZ-7
- Jared HuffmanD-CA-2
- Susie LeeD-NV-3
- Seth MagazinerD-RI-2
- Dave MinD-CA-47
- Luz M. RivasD-CA-29
Witnesses
A group of witnesses who testify and take questions together.
- Dr. Walter CruickshankActing Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy ManagementWITNESS TYPEFederal officialTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
A group of witnesses who testify and take questions together.
- Parker PhippsPresident & CEO, Roundup, MTWITNESS TYPEState & localTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
- Mike WestDirector and State Seismologist, Alaska Earthquake CenterWITNESS TYPEState & localTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
- Doug HeltonFormer Regional Operations Supervisor, Emergency Response Division (Retired), National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationWITNESS TYPEFederal officialTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
- Corey KiefDirector of Business Development, Crosby Tugs, LLCWITNESS TYPEFederal officialTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
On the agenda
H.R. 513Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025Sponsor: Clay Higgins R-LA-3 · Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · 25 cosponsors (25 R)
25 COSPONSORS · 25 R
- Introduced
- In committee▲ THIS HEARING
- Reported
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Law
In committee · Next step: a committee markup, scheduled for Jun 25.
H.R. 931Allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan ModificationSponsor: Troy Downing R-MT-2 · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · 1 cosponsor (1 R)
1 COSPONSOR · 1 R
- Introduced
- In committee▲ THIS HEARING
- Reported
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Law
In committee · Next step: a committee markup, scheduled for Jun 25.
H.R. 2250National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025Sponsor: Suzan K. DelBene D-WA-1 · Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · 8 cosponsors (2 R, 6 D)
8 COSPONSORS · 2 R · 6 D
- Introduced
- In committee
- Reported
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Law
Reported · Next step: a floor vote. None is scheduled.
H.R. 2556CORE Act of 2025Sponsor: Wesley Hunt R-TX-38 · Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · 1 cosponsor (1 R)
1 COSPONSOR · 1 R
- Introduced
- In committee
- Reported
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Law
Reported · Next step: a floor vote. None is scheduled.
In the news
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Timeline & documents
- Hearing noticed (done)MAY 14, 2025
- Held (done)MAY 20, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 4:42 PM
- Video posted (done)MAY 20, 2025 · 4:42 PM
- Written testimony posted (done)MAY 21, 2025 · 11:43 AM
- Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
- Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED APR 25
- Meeting noticePDF (opens the committee’s file)
- Committee memoPDF (opens the committee’s file)
- Written testimony (4)PAGE (opens the committee’s file)
- Questions for the recordPENDING
- TranscriptPDF (opens the committee’s file)
- Printed transcriptPDF (opens the committee’s file)
- Bill text (6)PAGE (opens the committee’s file)
Written follow-up questions from members, answered after the hearing. aren’t posted yet. The printed transcript is out.