This week, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling tailoring aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) making clear that environmental reviews should be narrowly focused on the specific projects under review. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“This week's unanimous ruling is a… Read more »
This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Taiwan. Upon departure, Westerman released the following statement:
"We will never yield to foreign aggressors. Taiwan is a vital ally in the United States’ efforts to support our allies in the Indo-Pacific and combat the growing threat posed by… Read more »
This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Japan. Upon departure, Westerman released the following statement:
"Japan and the United States have a strong partnership and our discussions during our visit have only underscored that. By reinforcing the ties between our nations, we strengthen… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today marks a historic day for America as the House took action to provide tax relief for working Americans, make generational investments in the American economy and unleash the… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. ____, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared.
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the House Committee on Natural… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on unleashing American energy production, including on federal lands, to power American technological innovation. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
"As emerging technologies improve and demand for them grows, so does the need for reliable power sources to power… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills that will support tribal sovereignty, cut bureaucratic red tape and boost economic development. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
"I am proud to hold today's hearing on four bills that will support our tribal communities. These bills will… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills. One bill, H.R. 3179, codifies an Executive Order (EO) 14229 signed by President Trump honoring a victim of senseless violence perpetrated by two Venezuelan nationals who had entered our nation illegally across the Southern border. Additional bills on the hearing support local… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on a discussion draft of legislation to support tribal forest management activities, entitled the Fostering Opportunities to Restore Ecosystems through Sound Tribal Stewardship Act, or the FORESTS Act. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"The people closest to… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on six bills supporting offshore energy production, improving timelines for mineral production in Montana and reauthorizing programs for earthquake, landslide and volcano preparedness. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
"The Biden Administration… Read more »
