Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing examining new and existing technologies that could improve forest management. The need to leverage such technologies to combat and prevent future wildfires was supported through President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14308, “Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response,” and in the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. Subcomm... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup on 19 bills that unleash American energy, codify President Trump's executive orders and more. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today's full committee markup is another step forward as we advance legislation that addresses the needs of hardw... Read More »
Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed two secretarial orders related to the implementation of the EXPLORE Act in gateway communities. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman issued the following statement in response: "Secretary Burgum’s order implementing the historic, bipartisan EXPLORE Act will expedite plans to expand public access and bolster the $1.1 trill... Read More »
This week, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "This week's decision by Secretary Rollins is a massive win for restoring the health and resiliency of our federal forests, preventing catastrophic wildfire ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills aimed at promoting government efficiency, science-based water management and increased recreation on our nation's waters. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "Today’s legislative hearing underscores our commitment to efficient, science-based stewards... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the House Committee on Education and Workforce’s Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development continued its ongoing investigation into post-secondary schools run by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). "As Congress, and a nation, we have a trust responsibility to Indian Country that can... Read More »
This week, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin,” which overturns the Biden administration’s actions that harmed local communities by threatening to eliminate hydropower generation and river commerce on the river. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued ... Read More »
Today, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the department. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Burgum, America will unleash its untapped resource potentia... Read More »
Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) promoting greater collaboration with state and local partners in forest management activities, efficient wildland firefighting and innovative technologies and new markets for wood products like biomass. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response "Today's executive ord... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills to support tribal sovereignty, the restoration of tribal homelands and the well-being of tribal members and their local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: "These bills support tribal sovereignty and offer real solutions. They help restore la... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills to bolster forest resiliency, improve research to fight wildfires and support local community needs, advancing President Trump’s recent executive actions, including Executive Order (EO) 14225, “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production” and EO 14274, “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management.... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing that furthers the policy objectives laid out by President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14276, Restoring America's Seafood Competitiveness by examining the challenges faced by the recreational and commercial fishing industries. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "R... Read More »
Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced new plans to increase oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today's announcement is another promise made and kept by the Trump administration. Secretary Burgum is overturning draconian rules th... Read More »
This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to South Korea. Upon departure, Westerman released the following statement: "The strong partnership between the United States and South Korea was clear in our visit with Acting President Lee, members of the cabinet and business leaders. I’d like to thank Acting Presid... Read More »
This week, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling tailoring aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) making clear that environmental reviews should be narrowly focused on the specific projects under review. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “This week's unanimous ruling is a return to common sense ... Read More »
