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 »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the importance of U.S. mineral security and the ways the U.S. can work to establish secure domestic mineral supply chains. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: "As the Chinese Communist Party continues to block exports of important critical minerals necessary for... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills to support Alaska Native veterans, enable economic development, improve flood residency of tribal lands and analyze the administrative structure of the Indian Health Service (IHS). Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “I am honored to serve as Chairman of the... Read More »
This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Governor Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) as secretary of the Department of the Interior. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Congratulations to Governor Burgum on his confirmation as Secretary of the Interior. I look forward to working with him and President Trump to undo the damage caused by ... Read More »
This weekend, President Trump issued an executive order to address water supply issues in California and improve disaster response in California and North Carolina. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "My prayers go out to all those affected by natural disasters in California, North Carolina and in many other areas of t... Read More »
Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (R-Calif.) reintroduced the Fix Our Forests Act. "We represent a broad coalition of stakeholders that includes water providers, farmers, utilities, forestry professionals, and local governmental entities. We are deeply committed to advancing forest and watershed health. We support the Fix O... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills including combatting the effects of drought in the West and reauthorizing an important conservation program. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, I convened the first hearing as Chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries to co... 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: "In the first week of President Trump's second term, House Republicans are delivering wins for Americans across the country. From recognizing heroi... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act with a vote of 279-141. "Congress is once again coming together and passing long overdue reforms to bring commonsense back into forest management. In the wake of the horrific wildfires in Southern California, it is clear there is no more time to waste. Today, the House took action to prevent future catastrophes as we passed th... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced the Republican committee and subcommittee rosters for the 119th Congress. Full Committee Full Committee Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-Va.) U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) U.S. Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa) U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) U.S. Rep. Daniel Web... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 471, the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. There are few topics more urgent for the House to take up than catastrophic wildfire and the “Fix Our Forests Act.” I’d... Read More »
Today, President Donald Trump will issue a comprehensive energy executive order that unleashes American energy dominance. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "In the first hours of his presidency, Trump is restoring strength and commonsense to the White House and unleashing American energy dominance. Ending Biden’s ra... Read More »
