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 »
This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Taiwan. Upon departure, Westerman released the following statement: "We will never yield to foreign aggressors. Taiwan is a vital ally in the United States’ efforts to support our allies in the Indo-Pacific and combat the growing threat posed by the People’s Republ... Read More »
This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Japan. Upon departure, Westerman released the following statement: "Japan and the United States have a strong partnership and our discussions during our visit have only underscored that. By reinforcing the ties between our nations, we strengthen our collective stan... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today marks a historic day for America as the House took action to provide tax relief for working Americans, make generational investments in the American economy and unleash the full potential of... 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. ____, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Reconciliation Title, which far exceeds our committee’s instructions by kickst... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on unleashing American energy production, including on federal lands, to power American technological innovation. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "As emerging technologies improve and demand for them grows, so does the need for reliable power sources to power them. To meet ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills that will support tribal sovereignty, cut bureaucratic red tape and boost economic development. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: "I am proud to hold today's hearing on four bills that will support our tribal communities. These bills will support tribal... Read More »
