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 »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement on the passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.). Representative LaMalfa served on the House Committee on Natural Resources for a total of eleven years, including in the 119th Congress. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my good friend, Doug LaMalfa. We have lost a gr... Read More »
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act” becoming law. The EXPLORE Act is landmark, bipartisan legislation that transformed access and outdoor recreation opportunities on public lands. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “I’m proud to have championed the EXPLORE Act, which was fi... Read More »
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, led by U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.). This legislation reinstates the 2020 final rule that removed the gray wolf from the endangered species list in the lower-48 states and returns management authority back to the states, where it belongs. House Committee on Natural Resources m... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025, sponsored by Representative Mark Amodei (R-Nev.). The bipartisan bill restores regulatory clarity and stability for mining projects by establishing a new category of mill sites to ensure that operators can use federal lands for ancillary activities. House Committee on Natural Resources members iss... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, introduced by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Representative Jared Golden (D-Maine). Chairman Westerman issued the following statement: “The passage of the SPEED Act is a win for America. For too long, America’s broken permitting process has stifled ec... Read More »
The House Committee on Natural Resources marked up and reported four bills, including H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act of 2025, and H.R. 5103, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement: “Today, the committee advanced important legislation to reform the Endangered Species Act. Five decades after the ESA’s passage, onl... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on proposals to improve geothermal permitting and leasing practices. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: “America has vast geothermal resources that can provide reliable, baseload clean energy and create good-paying jobs that will power our 21st Century economy. T... Read More »
