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Biden could gain 225M acres of private land for 30×30 initiative through environmental groups
The Biden Administration's ambitious goal to protect 30% of the nation's land by 2030, known as the 30x30 initiative, may be closer to realization than previously thought. The American Stewards of Liberty (ASL), a non-profit organization committed to safeguarding private property rights, suggests that over half of the required additional 400 million acres could be acquired within the next five years. According to ASL, this potential acquisition would be facilitated through environmental groups awarded federal funding this year, enabling the administration to gain control over...
Biden Administration takes stock of US natural assets in pursuit of 2030 goal
President Joe Biden signed a climate change executive order during his first month in office, establishing the goal of protecting and conserving at least 30% of the nation's lands and waters by 2030. In pursuit of this objective, the administration is currently conducting an accounting of the nation's natural assets.
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Attorney General Kobach: New Clean Water Act ‘is arbitrary and capricious’ and ‘not in accordance with law’
By Federal Newswire | Apr 15, 2024
Kansas Attorney General, Kris Kobach, has declared the new Clean Water Act proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as illegal. This statement was made in a letter addressed to the EPA on March 25.
Biden’s Onerous New Ruling Makes It Even Harder to Produce American Energy
By Federal Newswire | Apr 12, 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) oil and gas leasing regulations that will increase and create new regulatory fees and stifle energy development.House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) criticized the Biden administration's move, stating, "The Biden administration will stop at nothing to make American energy more expensive and more difficult to access in their tireless quest to chase unattainable campaign promises and undefined climate goals."...
House Passes Bipartisan Bills Supporting Outdoor Recreation, Conservation, Tribes and Territories
By Federal Newswire | Apr 11, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved 12 bipartisan bills focused on various aspects of outdoor recreation, conservation, and support for tribes and territories. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) expressed his gratitude towards his colleagues for their efforts in crafting these bills, stating, "The bills passed in the House this week represent the product of extensive bipartisan work by my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and deliver commonsense solutions for Americans across the country and around the globe."Among the bills passed, H.R. 524,...
Supporting Reliable and Affordable Energy in U.S. Territories
By Federal Newswire | Apr 11, 2024
The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs recently convened to discuss the promotion of affordable and reliable energy sources for United States territories. During the oversight hearing, Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) emphasized the importance of allowing territories to choose energy resources that meet their specific needs. Hageman stated, "Congress must ensure that territories are able to utilize the energy resources that best suit their specific needs and desires."Highlighting the concerns over the current energy prioritization, Hageman criticized...
Examining the Devastating Impacts Biden’s Proposed Wildlife Refuge Management Plan Would Have on American Communities
By Federal Newswire | Apr 10, 2024
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries recently convened to discuss the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health (BIDEH) rule. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) expressed his concerns regarding the proposed rule, stating, "This rule is misguided, driven by ideological agendas rather than practical conservation principles, poorly designed, and impractical in its application." Bentz emphasized that the rule would hinder effective management tools crucial for wildlife and refuge systems and...
Biden's Border Crisis Brings Cartel Crime to Tribal Lands
By Federal Newswire | Apr 10, 2024
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations recently conducted a hearing focusing on the repercussions of the Biden administration's border policies, which have facilitated the infiltration of violent cartels into rural tribal communities well beyond the Southern border of the United States.Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) expressed deep concerns about the situation, stating, “Joe Biden’s open border policies have had detrimental effects on Indian country, with drugs and cartels infiltrating these communities at an alarming rate.” Gosar highlighted the...
House Passes Historic Bipartisan EXPLORE Act, Expands Outdoor Recreation Across America
By Federal Newswire | Apr 9, 2024
On April 9, 2024, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation aims to expand outdoor recreation opportunities across America, with a focus on improving access to public lands and waters.Chairman Bruce Westerman, a Republican from Arkansas and an avid outdoorsman, expressed his pride in championing the EXPLORE Act, highlighting its potential to modernize visitor experiences, increase accessibility for veterans and service members, create new...
Utah passes legislation opposing Natural Asset Companies
By Federal Newswire | Apr 4, 2024
H.B. 496, the Public Land Use Amendments bill, was passed in the Utah State House and Senate, and was signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox. The bill restricts Natural Asset Companies’ (NAC) abilities on public land, and opposes a proposed rule from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Kansas Natural Resource Coalition announces EPA's proposed regulation change threatens small meat processors
By Federal Newswire | Mar 26, 2024
The Kansas Natural Resource Coalition (KNRC) has voiced concerns over a new rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), stating that it could lead to "costly water filtration upgrades" which might "bankrupt" small meat processors and have indirect effects on the nation's food supply.
Despite withdrawal of "Natural Asset Companies" from New York Stock Exchange, State Treasurer Oaks says there is still a 'global push to use the land to address climate change'
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 18, 2024
Ongoing advocacy for Natural Asset Companies' integration into public markets continues despite the Security Exchange Commission’s withdrawal of its proposed inclusion of NACs on the New York Stock Exchange in January.
Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks: 'While the NYSE withdrew this specific proposal, the agenda is still alive'
By Federal Newswire | Mar 12, 2024
Utah State Treasurer, Marlo Oaks, has expressed concerns about the increasing push for Natural Asset Companies (NACs), highlighting their potential to disrupt traditional economic activities. His comments were made in a statement to the Federal Newswire.
Utah state Treasurer Marlo Oaks says Biden Administration continues to attempt to lock up public lands
By Federal Newswire | Mar 8, 2024
Marlo Oaks, the Utah state treasurer, recently appeared before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources to testify in a hearing titled "Monetizing Nature and Locking up Public Land: The Implications of Biden's Strategy for Natural Capital Accounting." During his testimony, Oaks expressed concerns that despite the withdrawal of the Natural Asset Company (NAC) proposal, the Biden Administration continues to attempt to control public land use, causing potential harm to local economies and landowners.
Congressional leaders raise concerns over banks' Net-Zero Alliance impact on agriculture
By Federal Newswire | Mar 8, 2024
Ten Congressional leaders, spearheaded by U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-Ill.), have penned a letter expressing apprehensions about the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), an initiative of six major banks, as reported by American Stewards of Liberty (ASL). The NZBA's objective is to synchronize their lending and investment portfolios with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century or earlier, in compliance with United Nations' (U.N.) policies advocating such standards, especially within the agricultural sector.
U.S. Rep. Mark Green: 'NACs have no place in America'
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-Tenn.), the chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, has introduced a new bill designed to safeguard America's lands by countering potential future proposals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning Natural Asset Companies (NACs). The legislation is named the Protect America’s Lands Act.
Utah state treasurer on NACs: 'Pose a very real and tangible threat'
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
In a February article, The New York Times suggested that opponents of Natural Asset Companies (NACs) were disseminating fear through "spurious" arguments. In response, Marlo Oaks, the State Treasurer of Utah, expressed his disagreement in an interview with the Federal Newswire. He stated that the opposition and concern regarding the implementation of NACs are entirely justified.
American Stewards of Liberty reacts to NYT coverage of NACs: 'Proponents of NACs are committed to profiting off the 30×30 campaign'
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
A recent press release from American Stewards of Liberty (ASL) delves into a recent article by The New York Times (NYT) on the failed Natural Asset Companies (NACs) initiative and its subsequent attempt at rebranding. The NYT piece proposes a fresh approach where NACs would attribute a market value to ecosystem improvement rather than destruction, marking a departure from traditional conservation strategies.
Financial Fairness Alliance director on new Ecosystem Accounting: 'It is an appendage of the state ready to justify anything'
By Federal Newswire | Feb 16, 2024
Justin Bis, director of the Financial Fairness Alliance (FFA), stated that the "elites" have not conceded defeat, despite the withdrawal of the Natural Asset Company (NAC) proposal. In a recent opinion piece penned for the Washington Examiner, Bis claimed that the new concept of "Ecosystem Accounting" is their next move, an approach he criticizes as being based on misleading statistics rather than factual data.
House Subcommittee hearing discusses the Biden administration's push towards natural asset economics
By Federal Newswire | Feb 15, 2024
A memorandum from the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations has expressed concerns that the Biden administration's attempts to establish a national valuation system for natural assets, in line with United Nations standards, could potentially jeopardize the governance of federal lands and waters. The hearing is titled "Bidenomics & Land Management: The Misguided National Strategy to Develop Environmental Economic Decisions."
