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By Federal Newswire | Apr 26, 2024
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
By Federal Newswire | Feb 14, 2024
Whitney Webb, a contributing editor at Unlimited Hangout, has expressed her views on BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's intentions to "tokenize" everything for Wall Street trading. This statement comes in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issuing a public notice that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) had withdrawn its proposed rule to approve the creation of "Natural Asset Companies" (NACs) on Wall Street.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen (R-14) has filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration for seizing almost a million acres of land in the state in 2023. The land, falling in both Coconino and Mohave counties, was designated as a “national monument.”
By Federal Newswire | Feb 8, 2024
Smith, along with other House Republicans, has initiated a series of bills intended to counteract President Joe Biden’s 30x30 initiative. Having been elected to the state House of Representatives in 2022, Smith introduced House Concurrent Memorial 2005. This legislation calls upon Congress and Biden to endorse the Reverse 30x30 initiative, which aims to return 30% of federally controlled lands to their respective states by 2030.
