Hearing: “Protecting Coastal Communities and Ocean Resources from Offshore Drilling”

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (Committee on Natural Resources)

Thursday, May 13, 2021 (1:00 PM)

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Washington, D.C.
The hearing will be held remotely via the Cisco Webex Virtual Platform. Public access will be available via the Committee's website and social media links.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable A. Donald McEachin
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM

The Honorable Julia Brownley
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM

The Honorable Kathy Castor
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM

The Honorable Jared Huffman
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM

The Honorable Mike Levin
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM

The Honorable Frank Pallone
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM

Panel two

Ms. Terra Lawson-Remer
Supervisor, District 3, San Diego County, CA

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM

Mr. Tom Kies
President, Business Alliance for Protecting the Atlantic Coast, President, Carteret County NC Chamber of Commerce, Morehead City, NC

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM

Ms. Cynthia Sarthou
Executive Director, Healthy Gulf, New Orleans, LA

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM

Dr. Cliff Kapono
Professional Surfer, Chemist, and Journalist, Hilo, HI

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM
  • Written Testimony [PDF] Added 05/25/2021 at 10:25 AM

Mr. Chett C. Chiasson
Executive Director, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Cut Off, LA

Added 05/12/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM

Mr. Henri Boulet
Executive Director, Morganza Action Coalition, Houma, LA

Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 03:56 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/19/2021 at 10:08 AM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 507 ih [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • H.R. 2643 ih [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • H.R. 2836 ih [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • H.R. 3048 ih [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • H.R. 3053 ih [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 11:24 AM
  • H.R. 3116 ih [PDF] Added 05/13/2021 at 11:24 AM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]

Member Statements

  • The Honorable Alan S. Lowenthal [PDF] Added 05/18/2021 at 02:45 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing: Witness List (Update #1) [PDF] Added 05/12/2021 at 06:01 PM
  • AFR - MR. Tom Kies, Rep. McEachin [PDF] Added 05/19/2021 at 10:36 AM
  • AFR - Ms. Cynthia Sarthou. Rep. McEachin [PDF] Added 05/25/2021 at 02:56 PM
  • AFR - Mr. Chett Chiasson, Rep. Herrell [PDF] Added 06/03/2021 at 02:02 PM
  • Mr. Henri Boulet, Rep. Tiffany, Rep. Herrell [PDF] Added 06/03/2021 at 02:02 PM

First Published: May 7, 2021 at 05:37 PM
Last Updated: June 3, 2021 at 02:03 PM


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