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 »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills. One bill, H.R. 3179, codifies an Executive Order (EO) 14229 signed by President Trump honoring a victim of senseless violence perpetrated by two Venezuelan nationals who had entered our nation illegally across the Southern border. Additional bills on the hearing support local control over land-use de... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on a discussion draft of legislation to support tribal forest management activities, entitled the Fostering Opportunities to Restore Ecosystems through Sound Tribal Stewardship Act, or the FORESTS Act. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "The people closest to federal lands know b... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on six bills supporting offshore energy production, improving timelines for mineral production in Montana and reauthorizing programs for earthquake, landslide and volcano preparedness. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: "The Biden Administration waged an outright... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on protecting communities in the wildland-urban interface from wildfires. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "Across the United States, more than one billion acres of land are at risk of being consumed by wildfire. Our nation’s forests are loaded with dangerous dry fuels that ... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held its member day hearing, giving members of Congress the opportunity to testify before the committee on issues of importance to them and their districts. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "The Issues in the House Committee on Natural Resources touch every community in the United States. It's im... Read More »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed 14 House Committee on Natural Resources bills. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, the House passed bills that provide the solutions Americans need. They streamline bureaucratic processes, unleash American commercial fishing, energy, and water resources, incent... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight field hearing on geothermal energy development on federal lands. “In order to restore American energy dominance, we must utilize an all-of-the-above approach that includes geothermal energy. That’s why I was proud to lead a field hearing today in Utah - which has some of the most abundant geothermal energy resources in the w... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Gulf of America Act of 2025 by a vote of 211-206. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, House Republicans advanced a meaningful part of President Trump's America first agenda by voting to officially rename the Gulf of America. This action will ensure continuity a... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup on the committee's budget reconciliation instructions. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, committee Republicans took decisive action and advanced our portion of the one big, beautiful reconciliation bill. We're generating more than $18.5 billion in new revenue a... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 78 with a vote of 216-195. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "In the wake of litigation from radical environmentalists, the Biden administration ignored scientific data and inaccurately listed the longfin smelt as endangered. This decision only created another ... Read More »
