Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup of 14 bills, including legislation advancing forest management and active wildfire suppression in the wake of the Dragon Bravo Fire affecting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. These bills also advance several of President Trump’s Executive Orders (EO). House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee oversight hearing on issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and potential reforms to streamline the federal permitting process. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "America's permitting process is broken. Although our environme... Read More »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five bills that support job creation, economic development and reliable water supplies for rural communities, as well as providing free access to national parks and public lands for law enforcement officers and firefighters who serve our communities daily. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the Trump administration’s successful work to combat cartel activity in Indian Country. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "Because of the Biden-Harris administration’s leftist open border policies, international criminal cartels infiltrated Indian country, leading to the m... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on six bills and a discussion draft addressing improved species management and making long-overdue reforms to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "Today’s hearing underscores our commitment to ensuring that federal environm... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared: "Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. The three CRAs we are considering would unwind resource management plans, or RMPs, finalized by the Biden administra... Read More »
This week, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills advancing President Trump's Executive Orders (EO), honoring key figures in American history and promoting public access to our national parks. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "As we begin America’s 250th year, the Federal Lands Subcommittee reasserts its pled... Read More »
This week, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup on 12 bills supporting outdoor access, science-based species management, outdoor recreation and more. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, our committee took steps to advance a wide-ranging slate of bills that will ensure we follow s... Read More »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bills expanding energy development in Arizona and California, keeping commitments to veterans and codifying President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14229, “Honoring Jocelyn Nungaray.” House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "This week's bipartisan votes in the House d... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on the status of Puerto Rico's fiscal recovery under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: "Nearly a decade after PROMESA’s enactment, Puerto Rico has made real progress toward financial stabilit... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to 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, the House passed historic legislation that unleashes American energy and unlocks the full potential of our abundant natural resources. The One Big... Read More »
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 »
