This week, New York City (NYC) Mayor Eric Adams announced his intention to close the migrant shelter on National Park Service (NPS) Land at Floyd Bennett Field next month. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Since the moment we first learned of this misguided and disastrous plan to house migrants on national park servi... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the violent pro-Hamas protests at Columbus Circle outside Union Station in Washington, D.C., on July 24, 2024. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “With its troubling history of disorder and violence, it's confounding that the National Park Service would grant ANSWER Coaliti... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) led a letter to Executive Director of The People's Forum Manolo De Los Santos as part of an ongoing investigation into the pro-Hamas riots at Union Station on July 24, 2024. The People’s Forum and their partner organization, ANSWER Coalition, o... Read More »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed ten House Committee on Natural Resources bills to support critical mineral development, reauthorize successful conservation programs, recognize important sites of American history and more. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “The bills we passed this week represent th... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) led a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland investigating the Biden-Harris administration’s establishment of government-wide scientific integrity committees with the intent to interfere with the executive auth... Read More »
This week, the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 passed the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. "The ACE Act is a perfect example of how the federal government can responsibly and safely manage our natural resources while balancing the needs of working communities. Congressman Wittman is an expert on conservation issues and his lea... Read More »
Today, China announced a ban on exports of three critical minerals, germanium, gallium and antimony, to the United States. The minerals are essential for the domestic production of semiconductors and the ban has significant national security implications. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Despite the concerns of elec... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported 23 bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Even as we approach the end of the year, the House Committee on Natural Resources is advancing a robust and diverse slate of bills to benefit all Americans, like returning land management to local comm... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills focused on western water infrastructure and the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design program. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee considered four important bills three that will continue Repu... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) hosted a historic tribal roundtable with representatives of five tribes from across the nation to discuss health care, public safety and economic development issues in Indian Country. "From the Committee’s work combatting cartel crime on tribal lands in Montana to our historic trip to the remote communities of the North ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on four bills to support the development of domestic minerals, support quicker timelines in the land appeals process and facilitate a land transfer for the Crow Tribe of Montana. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: "America has the opportunity not only to be criti... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on nine bills, including legislation offering solutions to increase grazing flexibility in the West, reduce the federal estate, promote domestic energy production, support local law enforcement, create a new national park in Georgia and more. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "T... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a House Committee on Natural Resources bill that increases domestic energy production and supports geothermal energy development in the United States. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "As global energy demand continues to rise, House Republicans are committed to support... 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. 1449, the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act or the CLEAN Act. Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared. "Thank you, Chairman Burgess, for the opportunity to testify today in support of H.R. 1449, the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now ... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two House Committee on Natural Resources bills that cut red tape, increase critical mineral production and develop geothermal energy in the United States. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "House Republicans are delivering solutions to the American people. Today, we cut ... Read More »
