Today, January 23, is the one-year anniversary of the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 471, the “Fix Our Forests Act.” House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) made the following statement marking the anniversary and urging the Senate to take up the bill: “A year — and another devastating wildfire season — has come and gone since the House came together and p... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported out eight bills, including legislation to remove the Mexican wolf from the list of threatened and endangered species and several bipartisan bills pertaining to America’s waterways, tribal lands, and national parks. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the Committee advanced important bipartisa... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing examining the potential for and challenges of deep-sea mining. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: “As China seeks to corner the global market for critical minerals, we must have an all-the-above mining strategy that includes support for both domestic mining and th... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining how wildlife trafficking and related environmental crimes threaten U.S. national, resource, and economic security. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “International conservation is a national security issue, as cartels, terrorist organizations, and hostile... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act becoming law and America’s 250th anniversary. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “One year ago, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act w... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 140, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), which overturns the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development. “Today, the House took an important step toward respons... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.J. Res. 140. Below are Stauber's full remarks, as prepared: “Thank you, Madam Chair, for the opportunity to testify on H.J. Res. 140 to disapprove of Public Land Order 7917 in accordance with the Congressional Review ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing about the implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “The Compacts of Free Association are central to America’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. When we renewed these compacts in 2024, we made a ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills that standardize wildfire response times, support local acts of patriotism, and aid America’s ranchers. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands heard legislation that honors the life and legacy of our late friend and colleague Re... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on a bill to codify the existing Rigs to Reef initiative, which allows oil and gas operators to decommission offshore energy infrastructure and convert it to artificial reefs. This helps to create critical fish habitat and supports marine ecosystems. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on sportsmen and women’s access to and the maintenance of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Hunting and fishing are a way of life for millions of Americans, these activities grow rural economies and protect outdoor heritage. ... Read More »
Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior issued a Secretarial Order from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum expanding hunting and fishing access on public lands and waters. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Hunting and fishing are cherished activities for millions of Americans, including myself. I’m glad to see Secretary Burgum and the Trump admini... Read More »
Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the unveiling of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “The federal government must do better at preparing for and responding to wildfires. I’d like to commend President Trump and Secretary Burgum for taking action today to strengthen intra-agency wildfire coordination withi... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development. “Northern Minnesota is blessed with vast resources that can help America se... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing titled “Fix Our Forests for Affordable and Reliable Water and Power Supplies.” Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) released the following statement in response: “Our neglected federal forests create higher wildfire risk, reduce water availability, and disrupt critical energy infrastructure. We must review th... Read More »
