Full Committee Mark-Up

The House Committee on Natural Resources GOP held a full committee markup session on February 12, 2026, focusing on legislation related to national parks and federal land grazing policies. Key bills discussed included H.R. 5497, which proposes redesignating the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as a National Park and Preserve, and H.R. 6300, the Grasslands Grazing Act, aimed at standardizing grazing permit renewals across federal grasslands. The committee debated issues of tribal consultation and environmental oversight, particularly concerning the impact of grazing permits and the need for meaningful government-to-government engagement with tribal nations. Amendments were proposed and voted on, reflecting differing views on environmental review processes and tribal rights. Additionally, the committee unanimously consented to report favorably on ten other bills covering topics from historic landmark designations to enhancing administrative reviews for broadband deployment. The session highlighted ongoing efforts to balance environmental stewardship, tribal sovereignty, and rural economic interests in federal land management.