Full Committee Markup

The House Committee on Natural Resources GOP held a full committee markup on June 25, 2025, focusing on several energy and resource-related bills. Key procurement-related discussions included the consideration and amendment of HR 2556, the Comprehensive Offshore Resource Enhancement Act (CORE Act), which aims to modernize the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) resource assessment process using advanced technologies. The committee debated amendments addressing environmental impacts, inclusion of offshore wind energy assessments, and tribal consultations. The bill was ultimately amended and favorably reported to the House. Additionally, HR 725, the Crow Revenue Act, involving a land exchange to support coal mining and tribal sovereignty, was discussed with amendments and also reported favorably. The committee also considered HR 261, the Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025, which seeks to streamline permitting for undersea cables in marine sanctuaries while maintaining environmental protections; this bill was amended and reported favorably as well. Numerous unanimous consent bills related to land management, tribal affairs, and natural disaster preparedness were approved and reported. Several recorded votes were held on amendments, with most amendments opposing the majority's position failing. The markup included extensive debate on balancing energy development, environmental protection, tribal sovereignty, and infrastructure modernization.