WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order opening the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to commercial fishing from 50 to 200 nautical miles within its boundaries. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Our fellow Americans in the Indo-Pacific region rely on commercial fishing... Read More »

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported nine bills. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "While Democrats tried to bog down today's markup with nonsense amendments, committee Republicans took decisive action to advance a slate of legislation. We codified Preside... Read More »

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on four bills related to responsible habitat management and efficient spending. Subcommittee Chair U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "We need to advocate for reforms that reflect our dedication to practical conservation and fiscal responsibility. H.R. 839 is a commonsense reform tha... Read More »

Today, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders directing the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Energy to eliminate federal red tape that has impeded the American coal industry for years. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "As America's energy demand grows exponentially, we must ensu... Read More »

This week, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued a secretarial order that ensures national parks remain open and accessible. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "As we head into the summer months, millions of Americans and visitors from around the world will be enjoying our beautiful national pa... Read More »

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted its first field hearing of the 119th Congress in Oklahoma City, with 12 members of Congress attending. "The House Committee on Natural Resources remains committed to working with federally recognized tribes and amplifying tribal voices. Today's field hearing was a special opportunity for the committee to gather at the First Americans Museum an... Read More »

Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on America's abundant energy resources and the economic benefits of U.S. domestic energy exploration and production. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "The Biden administration’s unprecedented four-year war on American energy made it nearly impossible to produce domestic ener... Read More »

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) led a letter to Comptroller General of the United States Gene Dodaro, requesting an investigation into reports of misconduct at Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. In part, the members wrote: "In recent years, parents, teachers, local com... Read More »

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills, including reforms to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and codifying the Gulf of America. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "I’m eager to advocate for the ESA Amendments Act which introduces critical reforms to an outdated law, empowering state and... Read More »

This week, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order (EO) to unleash domestic mineral production. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "For far too long, America has been forced to turn to adversarial nations to meet our critical mineral needs. President Trump is leading us to unleash our domestic mineral ... Read More »

Today, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a series of actions which will help end the previous administration’s sanctions on Alaskan energy production and restore American energy dominance. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today is a momentous day for Alaska and the United States. The Tr... Read More »

Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2025. "On behalf of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), I want to express our appreciation for your efforts to review and update the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The legislation is an important first step to ensuring that the ESA as it applie... Read More »

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement on the passing of former chairman and ranking member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.): "I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Grijalva, a true public servant with a passion and love for the Natural Resources Committee. Ra... Read More »

Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on the Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "The Democrats’ border invasion under Joe Biden led to significant environmental damage on federal borderlands, including millions of pounds of trash, illegal campfires, and h... Read More »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S.J. Res. 11 to nullify a Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) rule that placed an unnecessary burden on offshore energy producers. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today we took another step toward rolling back the Biden administration’s draconian overregulatio... Read More »