The House Committee on Natural Resources has jurisdiction over American energy production, mineral lands and mining, fisheries and wildlife, public lands, oceans, Native Americans, irrigation and reclamation, and more. Many of our members represent districts in the West, but the issues considered by the committee impact every American.

Below you’ll find information on the committee’s top priorities. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it provides a snapshot of the issues Chairman Westerman and our members champion. Click on each page to see relevant press releases, legislative text, and more.

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources


Subcommittee on Federal Lands

H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act


Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs


Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries

H.R. 1897, The Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025


Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations