Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to nullify the 2001 Roadless Rule and streamline environmental reviews to restore forest health and prevent catastrophic wildfires. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “For too long, the topic of active wildfire management has been viewed as controversial, leading t... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills focused on tribal stewardship, tribal sovereignty, public safety and improving access to health care services in Indian Country. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “Today’s hearing is about making sure the federal government is supporting—not slowing dow... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the federal procurement and permitting process for Bureau of Reclamation projects. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Modernization of America’s permitting processes is a prerequisite for engineering the great infrastructure projects of the 21st century. Reduc... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing examining how radical environmental groups have abused statutes intended to combat federal overreach to siphon taxpayer dollars into their coffers. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “Today’s hearing exposed how radical environmental activist organizations have turned taxpayer... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to authorize a patriotic tribute in Utah, raise revenue for North Dakota’s public schools, and more. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Members of the House Committee on Natural Resources are committed to ensuring responsible stewardship of our public lands. The bills passed by the House today... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported six bills that will increase prosperity and well-being in rural communities across the country. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced legislation that will bolster rural America by unleashing American energy, enhancing water supply and... Read More »
Today, Secretary Doug Burgum testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Department of the Interior (DOI). Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, Secretary Burgum detailed the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to unleash American energy while ensuring responsible st... Read More »
Today, the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the rescission of the Biden administration’s onerous so-called “Public Lands Rule” (Rule). Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "The rescission of the Biden administration’s so-called Public Lands Rule is a major victory for rural and Western America. This action unlocks... Read More »
Today, the Department of the Interior announced a Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (TERA) with the Southern Ute Tribe in southwest Colorado. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today’s historic agreement empowers the Southern Ute Tribe to develop natural resources on tribal land to unleash American energy dominance and create new economic opportunities fo... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the role of copper in U.S. economic strength, national security and energy. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: “Copper is a necessary component of modern life, used in everything from cellphones, home appliances and our transmission infrastructure to military a... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills to provide solutions to declining water supplies in Western communities and formalize input from local water contractors. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Our western way of life would not be possible without a proactive approach to water managem... Read More »
This week, President Donald Trump signed H.J. Res. 140 into law. The resolution was led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The resolution overturns the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development. “It is a great week for American... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5587, the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.). The bill clarifies the permitting process for geothermal energy projects on non-federal lands. “Geothermal is an affordable and reliable energy source that can help power America. I thank Representative Kim for leading the HEATS Act to elimi... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on the implementation of the accessibility framework enacted by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The hearing examined the progress of the law’s implementation as well as opportunities for future legislation. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on the permitting process for natural resources in Indian Country and how to strengthen and streamline development. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “Today’s hearing is an opportunity to address a concern I hear consistently from tribal leaders: when it comes to deve... Read More »
