Tribute to Doug LaMalfa (1960-2026), Republican Congressman from California

Members of the House Committee on Natural Resources pay tribute to the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-California). LaMalfa passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 65. He sponsored and co-sponsored a number of Indian Country bills during his time in the U.S. House of Representatives, which included a stint as chair of the House Subcommittee on  Indian and Insular Affairs. " I think he did that job admirably as well," Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colorado), the current chair of the subcommittee, said at a markup session on January 22, 2026. Speakers: Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Arkansas), Chair of House Committee on Natural Resources Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California), Ranking Member of House Committee on Natural Resources Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minnesota) Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colorado) The markup took place in Room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building.