<[link removed]> Harper’s Ferry National Historic Park. Photo by ConservAmerica Senior Policy Advisor Quill Robinson. With the summer season’s arrival, the push to August recess, and the elections approaching, the window for Congress to move legislation forward is rapidly closing. Though the clock is ticking on the legislative calendar, there are numerous bills that we hope make it across the finish line. This includes several pieces <[link removed]> of legislation aimed at balancing natural resource protections and our nation’s energy needs, including the Alaska Right to Produce Act <[link removed]> , and the Western Economic Security Today Act <[link removed]> , which passed the US House earlier this month thanks to the work of Roosevelt Conservation Caucus (RCC) members Rep. Stauber (R-MN), Rep. Westerman, (R-AR), and Rep. Curtis (R-UT). We are also hopeful that bipartisan efforts led by RCC member Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) to help facilitate the deployment of next-generation nuclear energy technologies through the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE <[link removed]> ) Act, and by RCC member Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) to provide resources for states to recover threatened or endangered species – the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA <[link removed]> ) - make it to the President’s desk. Additionally, while consensus remains elusive, we continue to support legislative efforts aimed at implementing commonsense reforms to accelerate the government approval processes that currently hamper critical infrastructure and clean energy projects. We sat down last week with the 2023 recipient of our Congressional Champions Award, Senator Tillis. During the discussion, we covered a range of topics including the importance of conservation leadership, RAWA <[link removed]> , clean energy investment and development, and the Inflation Reduction Act <[link removed]> . It was a great discussion and worth a listen. Check it out by clicking here <[link removed]> . The summer tends to be peak season in the US for natural disasters. As part of the SmarterSafer <[link removed]> coalition, we advocate for pre-disaster mitigation and resiliency solutions, and policies that promote these measures. To that end, we joined a recent letter to the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, commenting on a recent hearing <[link removed]> held to examine disaster mitigation, specifically focusing on the effectiveness and costs of FEMA's resilience programs. You can read that letter here <[link removed]> . Last, but certainly not least, we are pleased to announce <[link removed]> the appointment of two new members – Neil Chatterjee <[link removed]> and Todd Myers <[link removed]> - to our Board <[link removed]> of Directors, and welcome former ConservAmerica President Rob Sisson <[link removed]> back to the team as a Senior Fellow. We remain as committed as ever to our mission of promoting conservative values and protecting clean air and water, and having Neil, Todd, and Rob join us in this pursuit only makes us stronger. We’ll leave you with these tips <[link removed]> from the National Park Service on planning your summer visits. As the warm days approach, we encourage you to embrace the sunshine and explore the great outdoors. Here's to a season filled with adventure! <[link removed]> VIDEO: ConservAmerica Chats with Sen. Tillis <[link removed]> ConservAmerica Senior Policy Advisor Quill Robinson sat down recently with Roosevelt Conservation Caucus member Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC). Sen. Tillis, a member of the Finance Committee; Veterans’ Affairs Committee; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; and Judiciary Committee, was a 2023 recipient <[link removed]> of ConservAmerica’s Congressional Champions Award. Read More <[link removed]> <[link removed]> ConservAmerica Welcomes New Board Members and Senior Fellow <[link removed]> ConservAmerica is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members – Neil Chatterjee <[link removed]> and Todd Myers <[link removed]> - to its Board <[link removed]> of Directors. Neil and Todd will be pivotal in supporting the organization’s strategic goals, aiding in coalition-building efforts, and expanding the organization’s reach and impact. "We are excited to welcome Neil and Todd to our Board,” said ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer. “Their expertise, fresh perspectives, and commitment to our mission will make us an even more effective organization. With their broad experience and range of knowledge, we know that they will make many important contributions to ConservAmerica.” Read More <[link removed]> <[link removed]> House Passes Bills Aimed at Balancing Resource Needs <[link removed]> This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed several pieces of legislation aimed at balancing the nation’s energy security, economic, and natural resource protection needs, including H.R. 6285, the Alaska's Right to Produce Act, and H.R. 3397, the Western Economic Security Today Act: “We commend Roosevelt Conservation Caucus (RCC) members Rep. Stauber and Rep. Westerman for their work on Alaska’s Right to Produce Act,” said ConservAmerica Vice President Todd Johnston. Read More <[link removed]> Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. 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