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Investigating the Abuse of the Equal Access to Justice Act by Environmental NGOs

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Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining how environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) abuse the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). Subcommittee Chair Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “The Equal Access to Justice Act was created to help ordinary Americans challenge federal overreach—not to…

House Advances 14 Bills to Empower Tribes and Enhance Natural Resources Management

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This week, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation that strengthens tribal self-determination, improves access to historical and recreational sites, supports critical water forecasting and watershed development, streamlines permitting for energy and infrastructure projects, and resolves longstanding land claims. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman…

Unleashing Water Resources in California’s Central Valley

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Yesterday, the Bureau of Reclamation signed a Record of Decision modifying the long-term operations of California’s Central Valley Project. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Through this record of decision, the Trump administration is unleashing critical water deliveries to the agriculture-rich Central Valley while maintaining safeguards for…

Investigating Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on sea lion and seal predation of salmon and steelhead populations in the Pacific Northwest. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "The Pacific Northwest invested decades of work and millions of dollars into resources to develop recovery strategies for…

Unleashing American Energy Dominance and Exploring New Frontiers

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Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing on the need to unleash innovation and secure America’s mineral supply chains. Subcommittee Chair Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “As emerging technologies strengthen America’s mining capabilities, demand for critical minerals will surge. President Trump and Congressional…

Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful

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Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills, including legislation to codify President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14252, “Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful.” Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “After suffering through four years of President Biden’s weak-on-crime agenda, our…

Committee Opens Investigation into Radical Groups Obstructing Minnesota Mining Project

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This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) opened an inquiry into three radical environmental groups’ role in the Biden administration’s cancellation of two decades-old mineral leases in…

DOI Makes National Parks More Affordable for America’s 250th

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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a national parks modernization initiative focused on improving visitor access and making national parks and public lands more affordable for Americans. As part of this effort, the Department introduced a series of patriotic fee-free days in 2026 to encourage more Americans to enjoy their national parks in celebration of America's…

Committee Advances Bipartisan NEPA Permitting Reforms for Critical Energy and Infrastructure Projects

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup of eight bipartisan bills — three permitting reform proposals, including the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, and five bills pertaining to federal and tribal land management. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the…

Implementing Common Sense Management of Water Resources and Fisheries

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bipartisan bills focused on modernizing fisheries management, combating illegal foreign fishing, and supporting water storage projects. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:   “Today’s hearing highlights our ongoing commitment to…