Hearing: Legislative hearing on: • H.R. 1693 (Rep. Hageman), To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center”. • H.R. 7254 (Rep. Huffman), To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes. • H.R. 8121 (Rep. Plaskett), To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the “Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand”. • H.R. 8454 (Rep. McClintock), To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes. • H.R. 8913 (Rep. Valadao), “Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act” • H.R. 9248 (Rep. Hurd), “Recreation Permitting Improvement Act” • H.R. 9416 (Rep. Scott of GA), “Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act”

Subcommittee on Federal Lands (Committee on Natural Resources)

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (10:00 AM)

1324 LHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable Harriet M. Hageman
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM

The Honorable Tom McClintock
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM

The Honorable Austin Scott
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM

The Honorable David G. Valadao
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM

Panel two

The Honorable Terry Sayre
Councilmember, Tulare City Council, Tulare, California

Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM

Mr. Tim Erickson
California Cattlemen’s Association and Public Lands Council

Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Bio [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM

Mr. Ben Burr
Executive Director, BlueRibbon Coalition

Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM

Mr. Gary Wheat
President and CE, Visit Macon

Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Attachment Wheat - Ocmulgee Impact Briefing [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Attachment Wheat - Ocmulgee Implications Memo [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Resume [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM

Ms. Janet McBride
Executive Director, Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Attachment McBride - NST Ridge Trail Fact Sheet [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Attachment McBride - Ridge Trail Infographic [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Resume [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM

Text of Legislation

  • • H.R. 1693 (Rep. Hageman), To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center”. [PDF]
  • • H.R. 7254 (Rep. Huffman), To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes. [PDF]
  • • H.R. 8121 (Rep. Plaskett), To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the “Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand”. [PDF]
  • • H.R. 8454 (Rep. McClintock), To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes. [PDF]
  • • H.R. 8913 (Rep. Valadao), “Tulare Youth Recreation and Women’s History Enhancement Act” [PDF]
  • • H.R. 9248 (Rep. Hurd), “Recreation Permitting Improvement Act” [PDF]
  • • H.R. 9416 (Rep. Scott of GA), “Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act” [PDF]

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing Memo [PDF] Added 06/29/2026 at 09:56 AM
  • Rep. Hurd FTR -- Ltr of Support for HR 9248 Recreation Permitting Improvement Act 2026 [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Statement FTR from DOI [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Statement FTR -- USFS HR 8454 [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 02:03 PM
  • Rep. Maloy FTR -- Ltr of Support HR 8454 Fmr. CEO Trust for Public Land Ackerson Meadow [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 03:04 PM
  • Rep. Maloy FTR -- Ltr of Support HR 9248 Mountain Capital Partners [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 03:04 PM
  • Rep. Hageman FTR -- Ltr of Support for HR 1693 Senator Lummis [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 03:04 PM
  • Rep. Randall FTR -- Ltr of Support for HR 8121 St. Claire N. Williams [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 03:04 PM
  • Rep. Randall FTR -- Ltr of Support for HR 8121 Thurland Family [PDF] Added 07/01/2026 at 03:04 PM
  • Rep. Plaskett FTR -- HR 8121 Hearing Statement [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 04:31 PM
  • Chair Tiffany FTR -- Ltr of Support from the Outdoor Alliance for HR 9248 and HR 7254 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 04:31 PM
  • Rep. Scott of GA FTR -- Ltr of Support from the Ocmulgee LOS Chamber for HR 9416 [PDF] Added 07/16/2026 at 04:31 PM

First Published: June 24, 2026 at 02:23 PM
Last Updated: July 16, 2026 at 04:31 PM