Hearing: Legislative hearing on: H.R. 642 (Rep. Steube), “Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025”; H.R. 5470 (Rep. LaHood), “Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act”; H.R. 6788 (Rep. Downing), “Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act”; H.R. 9269 (Rep. Clyburn), “Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act”; H.R. 9600 (Rep. Raskin), "Common Sense Act 250 Act of 2026"; H.R. 9779 (Rep. Gonzalez), “Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026” ; H.R. 10128 (Rep. McClintock), To codify Secretary's Order No. 3434 of the Department of the Interior; H.R. 10136 (Rep. Westerman), “Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026”; S. 675 (Rep. Hoeven) “Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act”

Subcommittee on Federal Lands (Committee on Natural Resources)

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (10:00 AM)

1324 LHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable James E. Clyburn
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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The Honorable Troy Downing
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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The Honorable Vicente Gonzalez
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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

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The Honorable Jamie Raskin
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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The Honorable W. Gregory Steube
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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The Honorable Bruce Westerman
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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Panel two

Mr. Kyle Cunningham
State Forester and Director, Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM

Mr. Jeff Darrah
Director, Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Biography [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM

Ms. Annie Laurie Gaylor
Secretary, Thomas Paine Memorial Association

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM

Dr. Miri Hardy
Founder and Acting Executive Director, Myakka River Partnership

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Resume [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM

Ms. Chanel Compton Johnson
Executive Director, Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and the Banneker-Douglas-Tubman Museum, Annapolis, MD

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Biography [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM

Mr. Robbie Lauf
Executive Director, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Resume [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM

The Honorable Robert Macaulay
Supervisor, Madera County Board of Supervisors

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Biography [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM

Mr. William Thomas
Chairman, Route 66 Ahead Partnership

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Resume [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 09/02/2026 at 08:53 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 642 (Rep. Steube) “Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R. 5470 (Rep. LaHood), “Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 6788 (Rep. Downing), “Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 9269 (Rep. Clyburn), “Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 9600 (Rep. Raskin), "Common Sense Act 250 Act of 2026" [PDF]
  • H.R. 9779 (Rep. Gonzalez), “Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026” [PDF]
  • H.R. 10128 (Rep. McClintock), To codify Secretary's Order No. 3434 of the Department of the Interior [PDF]
  • H.R. 10136 (Rep. Westerman), “Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026” [PDF] Added 08/26/2026 at 08:42 PM
  • S. 675 (Rep. Hoeven) “Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act” [PDF] Added 08/26/2026 at 08:42 PM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF] Added 08/26/2026 at 08:23 PM
  • Hearing Memo [PDF] Added 09/01/2026 at 07:13 PM
  • Rep. Gonzalez FTR - Ltr of Support for H.R.9779 SpaceX 09.02.26 [PDF] Added 09/03/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Rep. Raskin FTR - Thomas Paine Memorial Photo 09.02.26 [PDF] Added 09/03/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Rep. Gonzalez FTR - Ltr of Support for H.R.9779 County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. 09.02.26 [PDF] Added 09/03/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Rep. Gonzalez FTR - Ltr of Support for H.R.9779 Texas State Rep Gamez 09.02.26 [PDF] Added 09/03/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • Rep. Neguse FTR - FY27 DOI Budget RE:Yosemite 09.02.26 [PDF] Added 09/03/2026 at 10:52 AM
  • USFS FTR - Statement on HR 6788 and 10136 09.02.26 [PDF] Added 09/03/2026 at 04:16 PM
  • DOI Statement FTR 09.02.26 [PDF] Added 09/03/2026 at 04:16 PM

First Published: August 26, 2026 at 04:42 PM
Last Updated: September 3, 2026 at 04:16 PM