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Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Meeting Agenda

Original title: Senate Open Business Meeting: Business meeting to consider S.140, to address the forest health crisis on the National Forest System and public lands, S.332, to require a study on Holocaust education efforts of States, local educat

June 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This meeting determines which public land, water, and energy bills will advance to the full Senate floor for a vote, potentially impacting federal land use, environmental protections, and infrastructure funding across multiple states.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and the Dakotas

These residents may see changes in land management, wilderness designations, or water infrastructure projects in their states.

Energy and Mining Companies

Companies involved in hydropower, mining, or mineral leasing may be affected by new reporting requirements or land withdrawal provisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is meeting to consider a wide range of legislation concerning public land management, water infrastructure, energy projects, and historical site designations. The agenda includes over 30 bills covering topics from wilderness area expansions to hydropower licensing and water supply studies.

Key Facts

  • The committee will consider over 30 pieces of legislation, including S.140, S.332, S.365, H.R.1729, S.764, S.789, S.791, S.888, S.945, S.1088, H.R.2290, S.1288, S.1341, S.1349, S.1413, S.1476, S.1547, S.1737, S.1870, S.2437, H.R.3857, S.2753, S.3500, H.R.3657, S.3518, S.3526, S.3693, S.3723, S.3732, and S.3736.
  • Legislation covers diverse topics including forest health, Holocaust education studies, wilderness designations in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington, and water infrastructure projects in the Dakotas and California.
  • Several bills propose amendments to the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act regarding maintenance work and National Heritage Area designations.
  • Energy-related provisions include hydropower relicensing reports, micro hydrokinetic energy licensing, and critical mineral resource reporting.
  • The meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM UTC in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  • Specific land withdrawals from mining and mineral leasing are proposed for areas in Nevada and Oregon.

Why It Matters

This meeting determines which public land, water, and energy bills will advance to the full Senate floor for a vote, potentially impacting federal land use, environmental protections, and infrastructure funding across multiple states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this meeting?
The committee is meeting to review and potentially vote on a large package of bills related to energy, natural resources, and public lands.
Can the public attend this meeting?
The document identifies this as an 'Open Business Meeting' held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, which typically allows for public observation.

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Water Infrastructure

A significant portion of the agenda is dedicated to water supply and infrastructure projects, particularly in the Dakotas and for urban canals.

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeThe committee holding the business meeting.Map →
locationDirksen Senate Office Building 366The physical location of the meeting.Map →
locationJustice Thurgood Marshall National Historic SiteProposed for establishment as an affiliated area of the National Park System undMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

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  • Significance85
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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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