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Bishop Calls DOI’s Comments on Unused Oil & Gas Leases ‘Smoke and Mirrors’

WASHINGTON– Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, responded to comments made today by U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Ken Salazar that the DOI “want[s] companies to develop the … Read More

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Rep. Bishop Issues Response to New Natural Gas Leases in Utah

WASHINGTON– House Natural Resources National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) praised the Department of Interior for approving 3600 new natural gas wells in Uintah County, Utah.

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Rep. Rob Bishop Responds to New Fracking Regulations for Public Lands

WASHINGTON–House Natural Resources National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the following response to the Department of Interior’s release of new regulations pertaining to hydraulic fracking on public lands:

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Bishop Responds to President Obama’s New National Monument Designation

WASHINGTON– Upon learning of President Obama’s designation of a nearly 15,000 acre national monument located within Fort Ord, a former military base in California, National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop issued the following statement:

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Rep. Bishop Laments New EPA Energy Regulations

WASHINGTON— On Tuesday, the current Administration launched its latest assault on the U.S. energy industry.  Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new regulatory rules governing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.  Upon learning of the new mandates, Congressman Rob … Read More

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Chairman Bishop Questions Obama Admin on Egregious Abuse of Taxpayer Dollars by Federal Employees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills.  At the hearing, Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01) took the opportunity to question Bureau of Land Management Deputy Director … Read More

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Statement by Rep. Rob Bishop on Third Anniversary of Stimulus Bill

WASHINGTON– It marks three years since President Obama signed the unpopular trillion-dollar economic “stimulus” bill into law.  Congressman Rob Bishop (Ut-01), who vehemently opposed the measure, issued the following statement in advance of the 3rd anniversary of its signing:

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Bishop Questions Secretary Salazar about Budget and Public Lands Use

WASHINGTON–U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar appeared before the House Natural Resources Committee today to address questions regarding the Interior’s portion of the President’s FY2013 budget. 

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Bishop Reacts to Release of President’s Proposed Budget

WASHINGTON– Today, President Barack Obama released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2013, which calls for $3.8 trillion in spending, $1.5 of which is considered ‘new spending.’ Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) expressed concern that the budget would require unsustainable levels … Read More

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Bishop Joins in Amicus Brief Challenging Constitutionality of Obamacare’s Individual Mandate

WASHINGTON– Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) joined with 118 fellow Members of Congress to challenge the constitutionality of a component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) known as the individual mandate. 

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