Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2025. "On behalf of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), I want to express our appreciation for your efforts to review and update the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The legislation is an important first step to ensuring that the ESA as it applie... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement on the passing of former chairman and ranking member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.): "I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Grijalva, a true public servant with a passion and love for the Natural Resources Committee. Ra... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on the Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "The Democrats’ border invasion under Joe Biden led to significant environmental damage on federal borderlands, including millions of pounds of trash, illegal campfires, and h... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S.J. Res. 11 to nullify a Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) rule that placed an unnecessary burden on offshore energy producers. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today we took another step toward rolling back the Biden administration’s draconian overregulatio... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2025 to make critical reforms to the ESA. Westerman issued the following statement in response: "The Endangered Species Act has consistently failed to achieve its intended goals and has been warped by decades of radical environmental litigation into a weapon i... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs conducted an oversight hearing regarding the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs' efforts in the Pacific territories to promote economic prosperity and safeguard U.S. national security. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “It is more important than ever for us to be proa... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the failures of the Endangered Species Act's (ESA) provisions relating to experimental populations of listed species that have been reintroduced, like gray wolves and grizzly bears. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "For years, ranchers in my great state of Arizona as well... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of S.J. Res. 11, which will nullify a rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) relating to the "Protection of Marine Archeological Resources." Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. Fir... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “As Chair of the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, I’m committed to working with my colleagues to reform the Endange... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the future of mineral development on Earth and beyond. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "President Trump has made it clear that while we unleash the golden era of American energy dominance, we must also look to humanity’s future in the stars. With a new administration in ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing on Indian Trust Asset Management. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: "Today’s hearing was a continuation of our subcommittee's critical work to elevate tribal autonomy while reiterating the trust responsibility of the federal government toward American Indians and Alaska Natives.... Read More »
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 vital lands p... Read More »
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. Fortunately,... Read More »
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 that we reaffirm o... Read More »
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 voices of tribes and Alaska Natives, sup... Read More »
