Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led all committee Republicans in a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, once again asking for transparency on the administration’s actions on onshore oil and gas development. In part, the members wrote: "We write regarding an inquiry we sent to the Department of the Interior (DOI) on January 1... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on two bills to increase tribal authority and control over their lands. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "I’m pleased to have had two of my bills heard in our subcommittee today. H.R. 1246, to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing that started the examination of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including any improvements that can be made to help species, habitat and people. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response: "2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Today’s hearing was the ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing promoting solutions to address the catastrophic wildfires that plague American forests. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "America desperately needs solutions to the catastrophic wildfire and forest health crisis decimating our federal lands and forests year after year. The four... Read More »
Today, President Joe Biden held a so-called "Conservation in Action Summit," where he announced a unilateral decision to lock up massive amounts of new land and water. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "After taking flak from the far left on their Willow decision in Alaska last week, the Biden administration is clea... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)led a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director Martha Williams, seeking transparency and answers on the department's "ecogrief" workshops. In part, the members wrote... Read More »
Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) introduced H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, along with Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) as original cosponsors, to tackle the energy crisis caused by President Joe Biden’s disas... Read More »
Today, the Biden administration took yet another step in limiting future American energy production by further restricting development in Alaska's North Slope while approving a limited version of the Willow project. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: “The Willow project will provide essential jobs and revenue for Ala... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) released the following statements about H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act: "Republicans are delivering on our promises to the American people by unleashing t... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on promoting conservation with a purpose across America's federal lands and forests. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “Our federal lands are facing unprecedented crises that have been exacerbated by the Biden administration and radical environmental groups. They’ve locked up vas... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the necessity of multiple uses of American water resources. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response: “It was an honor to gavel in and chair, for the first time, the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. Today’s hearing focused on water and o... Read More »
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) and U.S. Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) introduced the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting and Production of (TAPP) American Resources Act. "We've spent the past few years listening to Americans from coast to coast, gathering information, and learnin... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Ranking Member Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), House Committee on Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) and Senate Committee on Armed Services Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) in sending a... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on unlocking Indian Country's economic potential. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R- Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “One of the most important goals that I have as Chair of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is to ensure that our tribes have the tools that they need to increase their ... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee hearing on a discussion draft of the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Overly complicated and repetitive permitting processes have kept shovel-ready projects at bay for ... Read More »
