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Committee Advances Legislation Promoting Water Management, Wildfire Prevention and More

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported eight bills out of committee. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today our committee is advancing solutions for Americans across the country. Whether you rely on crucial Western water resources or support streamlining of permits for…

Unleashing America's Offshore Energy

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EMR Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a hearing on restoring American energy dominance through the development of U.S. offshore energy resources. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: “For 4 years, President Biden ignored the livelihoods and energy needs of hardworking Americans by waging war on domestic energy.…

Committee Vows to Restore Multiple Use Principles for Federal Lands

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NFPL Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on restoring multiple use land management principles that will revitalize and support America's rural economies and western communities. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:  "For our first Federal Lands Subcommittee hearing of the 119th Congress, I find it crucial…

House Passes Bipartisan Bills to Fight Wildfires, Support Alaska Native Voices, Eradicate Invasive Species, Honor 9/11 Victims and More

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This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven House Committee on Natural Resources bills with significant bipartisan support. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "The bills we passed this week show real bipartisan solutions are possible in Washington. They amplify the…

Mineral Security is National Security

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EMR Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the importance of U.S. mineral security and the ways the U.S. can work to establish secure domestic mineral supply chains. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: "As the Chinese Communist Party continues to block exports of important critical minerals…

Committee Considers Solutions Supporting Alaska Native Veterans, Flood Resiliency for Tribes

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IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills to support Alaska Native veterans, enable economic development, improve flood residency of tribal lands and analyze the administrative structure of the Indian Health Service (IHS). Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “I am honored to serve as…

Westerman Congratulates Secretary Burgum on Confirmation

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This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Governor Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) as secretary of the Department of the Interior. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Congratulations to Governor Burgum on his confirmation as Secretary of the Interior. I look forward to working with him and President Trump to undo the damage…

Westerman Applauds Trump Executive Order Supporting California Water Infrastructure

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WOW Subcommittee

This weekend, President Trump issued an executive order to address water supply issues in California and improve disaster response in California and North Carolina. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "My prayers go out to all those affected by natural disasters in California, North Carolina and in many…

What They Are Saying: The Fix Our Forests Act

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NFPL Subcommittee

Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (R-Calif.) reintroduced the Fix Our Forests Act.  "We represent a broad coalition of stakeholders that includes water providers, farmers, utilities, forestry professionals, and local governmental entities. We are deeply committed to advancing forest and watershed health. We…

In First Legislative Hearing, Members Consider Solutions for Western Water Issues and Undersea Cable Construction

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills including combatting the effects of drought in the West and reauthorizing an important conservation program. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, I convened the first hearing as Chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and…