Hearing: Legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 839 (Rep. Arrington), To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. H.R. 1809 (Rep. Quigley), “Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act.” H.R. 2293 (Rep. Ezell), To require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue certain regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants at aquaculture facilities. H.R. 2316 (Rep. Hurd), “Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025.”

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries (Committee on Natural Resources)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (10:15 AM - 12:15 PM)

1324 LHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable Jodey C. Arrington
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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

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The Honorable Jeff Hurd
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

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

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Panel two

Mr. Mikk Anderson
Board Member and Colorado Volunteer State Policy Chair, Ducks Unlimited, Aurora, Colorado

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM

Mr. Bryan Baker
President, Board of Directors for Texas Producers Cooperative, Sudan, Texas

Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM

Mr. Chris McGlawn
President, Delta Cat Fisheries, Greenwood, Mississippi

Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM

Mr. John Roley
Landowner, Lubbock, Texas

Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 839 (Rep. Arrington), To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. [PDF]
  • H.R. 1809 (Rep. Quigley), “Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 2293 (Rep. Ezell), “Cormorant Relief Act of 2025” [PDF]
  • H.R. 2316 (Rep. Hurd), “Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025” [PDF]

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing Memo [PDF] Added 04/08/2025 at 02:01 PM
  • Arrington FTR 1 - Why I oppose the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge expansion [PDF] Added 04/24/2025 at 09:23 AM
  • Hoyle FTR 1 - H.R. 839 Opposition Sign On Letter [PDF] Added 04/24/2025 at 09:23 AM
  • Hoyle FTR 2 - Great Lakes Coalition - Letter of Support for HR 1809 Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act [PDF] Added 04/24/2025 at 09:23 AM
  • Hurd FTR 1 - Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025 group letter [PDF] Added 04/24/2025 at 09:23 AM
  • Hurd FTR 2- NAWCA Council letter PR Support 2025 Westerman [PDF] Added 04/24/2025 at 09:23 AM

First Published: April 1, 2025 at 04:00 PM
Last Updated: April 24, 2025 at 09:23 AM


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