Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on a bill to codify the existing Rigs to Reef initiative, which allows oil and gas operators to decommission offshore energy infrastructure and convert it to artificial reefs. This helps to create critical fish habitat and supports marine ecosystems. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on sportsmen and women’s access to and the maintenance of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Hunting and fishing are a way of life for millions of Americans, these activities grow rural economies and protect outdoor… Read more »
Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the unveiling of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“The federal government must do better at preparing for and responding to wildfires. I’d like to commend President Trump and Secretary Burgum for taking action today to strengthen intra-agency wildfire… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development.
“Northern Minnesota is blessed with vast resources that can help… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing titled “Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and Power Supplies.” Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) released the following statement in response:
“Our neglected federal forests create higher wildfire risk, reduce water availability, and disrupt critical energy infrastructure. We must… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement on the passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.). Representative LaMalfa served on the House Committee on Natural Resources for a total of eleven years, including in the 119th Congress.
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my good friend, Doug LaMalfa. We have… Read more »
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act” becoming law. The EXPLORE Act is landmark, bipartisan legislation that transformed access and outdoor recreation opportunities on public lands. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“I’m proud to have championed the EXPLORE Act,… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, led by U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.). This legislation reinstates the 2020 final rule that removed the gray wolf from the endangered species list in the lower-48 states and returns management authority back to the states, where it belongs. House Committee on… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025, sponsored by Representative Mark Amodei (R-Nev.). The bipartisan bill restores regulatory clarity and stability for mining projects by establishing a new category of mill sites to ensure that operators can use federal lands for ancillary activities. House Committee on Natural Resources… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, introduced by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Representative Jared Golden (D-Maine). Chairman Westerman issued the following statement:
“The passage of the SPEED Act is a win for America. For too long, America’s broken permitting process… Read more »
