National Parks
October 19th, 2022
It was an honor to join the National Parks Conservation Association and the Blackwell School Alliance for a site visit to celebrate this important accomplishment that carries incredible cultural, economic, and historical...
September 23rd, 2020
From serving in visitor centers, to assisting in resource management and participating in conservation projects, volunteers contribute to services central to the operation of the National Park Service. I’m proud to join my...
July 28th, 2020
U.S. National Parks provide a habitat for America’s diverse wildlife and expansive forests. The Great American Outdoors Act will ensure the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is permanently funded to help maintain our...
November 22nd, 2019
National Parks Caucus co-chairs U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (WI-03) and I led a bipartisan letter from the Caucus recently urging House Leadership to bring the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act to the House floor for a...
April 22nd, 2019
There’s no better time to go outside than Springtime. Here in the 23rd District of Texas, there’s also no better time to find your park, and you have eight incredible options to choose from across South and West Texas.
July 17th, 2013
Thank God our Congress has solved all of the massive problems facing this country so that we can now worry about what to do about artifact piracy... ON THE MOON! Yes, it seems scandal-ridden Congresswoman Eddie Bernice...
July 2nd, 2021
Allowing past and present service members, as well as Gold Star Families, free access to our most iconic and treasured lands is the least we can do to honor the sacrifice they have made for our great country.
August 28th, 2020
H.R. 8093 would allow the National Park Service (NPS) to acquire land from willing private property owners via sale or donation to expand Big Bend National Park 6,100 acres.
July 23rd, 2020
To ensure our parks are around for future generations, we must invest in them now to provide for their upkeep and management. That is the best way to protect the incredible environmental, economic and cultural benefits of...
June 7th, 2019
Our national parks and historic sites are an integral part of the American experience, and the eight I represent provide immeasurable cultural, environmental and economic benefits across South and West Texas. We have a...
February 18th, 2019
Recently, I joined my colleagues to help jumpstart overdue maintenance projects across our national parks by introducing the Restore our Parks and Public Lands Act.