{"id":2046137,"date":"2023-09-27T09:55:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T13:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-house-natural-resources-committee-holds-hearing-on-use-of-national-parks-as-migrant-camps\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T09:59:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T13:59:31","slug":"watch-live-house-natural-resources-committee-holds-hearing-on-use-of-national-parks-as-migrant-camps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-house-natural-resources-committee-holds-hearing-on-use-of-national-parks-as-migrant-camps\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE: House Natural Resources Committee hearing on National Parks as migrant camps"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-live-house-natural-resources-committee-holds-hearing-on-use-of-national-parks-as-migrant-camps%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2046137&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The House Natural Resources Committee to Hold Hearing \u2063on Biden Administration&#8217;s Use of Federal Lands for Immigrant Camps<\/h2>\n<p>The House Natural Resources Committee is \u200dset to hold a captivating hearing at 10:15 a.m. to discuss the Biden administration&#8217;s \u2062controversial proposal \u200dto utilize federal lands and parks for immigrant camps. \u2062This bold move has sparked intense debate and raised concerns about the \u200bpotential impact on America&#8217;s\u2064 cherished national parks.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Destroying America&#8217;s Best Idea:\u2064 Examining the Biden \u2063Administration&#8217;s Use \u200dof National Park Service Lands for Migrant Camps&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>This intriguingly titled\u2062 hearing, inspired by remarks from committee \u2063chairman Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR), will delve\u200b into the New York policy\u2063 of accommodating undocumented immigrants in Floyd Bennett Field, a \u2063former airfield and national park spanning parts of New \u200bYork City and New Jersey.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Expressing his strong opposition, Rep. Westerman stated, &#8220;Currently, our National Parks \u2062have been called America&#8217;s best idea, but\u2064 because of Joe Biden\u2062 and the far \u2064Left&#8217;s \u200bworst \u200bidea, \u200dthey&#8217;re being compromised, and \u200dwe just can&#8217;t stand \u2064for that.&#8221; \u200bHe emphasized the committee&#8217;s jurisdiction over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jeep-pauses-springsteen-ad-following-dwi-arrest-report\/\" title=\"Jeep Pauses Springsteen Ad Following DWI Arrest Report\">park service<\/a> \u2064and the need to prevent the construction of migrant housing centers on National Park \u2063Service property.<\/p>\n<p>In a powerful move, Rep. Westerman sent\u200c a \u2062letter of protest to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and National Park Service Director\u2064 Charles Sams, urging them to reconsider\u2063 this contentious plan.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Regardless of personal or political beliefs \u2062on immigration or migrant\u2063 policy, there is common\u200c ground in keeping our national parks \u2014 \u2064some of\u2064 America&#8217;s most treasured spaces \u2014 out of this debate,&#8221; the \u200bletter read.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;All\u200c national parks,\u200b whether in rural or urban\u200b areas, exist for \u200dvisitors to experience wonder, to recreate and find joy, or to simply learn more \u2062about the great\u2064 history\u2062 of\u2063 our nation. National parks \u200care \u200bnot, however, a place\u2064 to temporarily or permanently encamp persons experiencing a lack of housing options. \u2062The Governor \u200dof \u200bNew York has gone on the record about the\u200c DOI&#8217;s reluctance to accommodate \u200dthe request, due to\u2063 statutory restraints. We agree that the use\u200b of NPS \u2064lands to house\u200d unsheltered migrants is \u2064outside of the NPS statutory authority.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This contentious\u200d issue has ignited \u200ca fierce debate, transcending\u200c personal and political \u2062beliefs, as \u2062it threatens to encroach upon the sanctity of our \u200dnational parks. It remains to\u200c be seen how this hearing will shape the future of \u200bfederal lands and the preservation of America&#8217;s natural treasures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here for more from the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the economic impacts that could arise from introducing immigrant \u200dcamps in national parks, and \u200chow might nearby communities be affected<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Immigrants by\u200b establishing camps in\u200d national parks and federal \u2063lands. The \u2062hearing aims to explore \u2063the implications of this proposal on the preservation of America&#8217;s natural treasures and the potential consequences\u2063 it may have on the environment and wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>The use of federal lands for immigrant\u2062 camps represents a departure\u200c from previous administrations&#8217; approach\u200d to immigration. It \u200dhas sparked a\u200c contentious debate, with proponents arguing that it is a necessary step to address the\u2062 increasing number \u2063of migrants at the southern border, while critics argue that\u200d it undermines the \u2063purpose \u200dand integrity of national parks.<\/p>\n<p>Those in favor of the proposal \u200bhighlight the urgent need to find suitable\u200c locations to house the growing number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-joe-biden-killed-remain-in-mexico-because-it-stops-migration\/\" title=\"New York Times: Joe Biden Killed 'Remain in Mexico' Because It Stops Migration\">migrants seeking refuge<\/a> in the United\u200c States. They\u200c argue\u200c that\u200c federal lands provide ample space for temporary camps and can help alleviate\u200c the strain on border facilities. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of treating migrants with dignity and providing better living conditions for those awaiting immigration hearings.<\/p>\n<p>On the other\u200d hand, opponents express concerns about the potential \u200cnegative impact on the environment and wildlife. National parks and federal lands serve as sanctuaries for diverse ecosystems, home to countless species of plants and animals.\u2064 Introducing mass encampments in these areas could disrupt \u200cfragile habitats, cause pollution, and lead to irreversible damage.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that the proposed use \u200dof federal lands for immigrant camps reflects a prioritization of short-term political solutions over long-term environmental conservation goals. They contend that alternatives, such as using unused federal buildings or partnering with local communities, should \u2062be explored before encroaching on protected wilderness areas.<\/p>\n<p>The hearing aims to shed light on these\u2062 contrasting viewpoints\u200d and \u200dexplore potential compromises. It will provide an opportunity for representatives from both sides of \u200bthe aisle to voice their concerns and propose alternatives that strike a\u200b balance between addressing the urgent immigration situation and\u2063 preserving America&#8217;s natural treasures.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the hearing will seek to examine the\u200d potential economic impacts of the proposal. National parks are crucial drivers of tourism\u2064 and contribute significantly \u200bto \u2063local economies. Disrupting these areas with immigrant camps could deter tourists and harm nearby communities that rely on visitation revenue.<\/p>\n<p>As the House \u200dNatural \u200cResources \u2062Committee convenes to discuss this pressing issue, it is crucial for lawmakers to consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/budweiser-maker-promises-free-beer-if-70-of-u-s-adults-vaccinated-by-july-4\/\" title=\"Budweiser Maker Promises Free Beer If 70% Of U.S. Adults Vaccinated By July 4\">long-term implications<\/a> of their decisions. Balancing the need \u200bfor humane treatment of immigrants with the preservation of America&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-house-natural-resources-committee-holds-hearing-on-use-of-national-parks-as-migrant-camps\/\" title=\"LIVE: House Natural Resources Committee hearing on National Parks as migrant camps\">natural heritage requires careful deliberation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of this hearing will play a vital role in shaping the\u200d future of the Biden administration&#8217;s approach to immigration and its interaction with federal lands. The decisions made will not \u200bonly influence the lives of immigrants seeking safety and opportunity but also impact the \u2063delicate ecosystems that define America&#8217;s natural splendor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House Natural Resources Committee will convene at 10:15 a.m. to discuss the Biden administration&#8217;s proposal of utilizing federal lands and parks for immigrant camps. The hearing, titled &#8220;Destroying America&#8217;s Best Idea: Examining the Biden Administration&#8217;s Use of National Park Service,&#8221; echoes Rep. Bruce Westerman&#8217;s (R-AR) previous remarks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2046138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2046137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2046137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2046137"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2046137\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2046138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2046137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2046137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2046137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}