Golden appointed to House Natural Resources subcommittees on fisheries, energy, federal lands

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) has been appointed to serve on three subcommittees of the House Natural Resources Committee — the subcommittees on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries; Energy and Mineral Resources; and Federal Lands. 

“My position on these subcommittees gives me pole position to dig in and shape policies that affect Maine workers, consumers and visitors to our great state,” Golden said. “In these roles, I will prioritize our heritage fisheries, champion domestic energy production while minimizing the risk of harm to Maine’s natural resources and economy, and advocate for funding and regulations that promote public recreation and economic development on federally owned lands.” 

The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for matters concerning America’s fisheries management, water resources, federal irrigation projects and generation of electric power from federal water projects. 

The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources oversees American energy production and mining on federal lands – both onshore and offshore.

The Subcommittee on Federal Lands is responsible for all matters related to the National Park System, U.S. Forests, federal lands and national monuments.

Golden was appointed to serve his first term on the House Committee on Natural Resources earlier this month. He also continues to serve on the House Armed Services Committee and its Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. 

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