This weekend, President Trump issued an executive order to address water supply issues in California and improve disaster response in California and North Carolina. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "My prayers go out to all those affected by natural disasters in California, North Carolina and in many other areas of t... Read More »
Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (R-Calif.) reintroduced the Fix Our Forests Act. "We represent a broad coalition of stakeholders that includes water providers, farmers, utilities, forestry professionals, and local governmental entities. We are deeply committed to advancing forest and watershed health. We support the Fix O... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills including combatting the effects of drought in the West and reauthorizing an important conservation program. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, I convened the first hearing as Chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries to co... Read More »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven House Committee on Natural Resources bills with significant bipartisan support. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "In the first week of President Trump's second term, House Republicans are delivering wins for Americans across the country. From recognizing heroi... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act with a vote of 279-141. "Congress is once again coming together and passing long overdue reforms to bring commonsense back into forest management. In the wake of the horrific wildfires in Southern California, it is clear there is no more time to waste. Today, the House took action to prevent future catastrophes as we passed th... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced the Republican committee and subcommittee rosters for the 119th Congress. Full Committee Full Committee Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-Va.) U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) U.S. Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa) U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) U.S. Rep. Daniel Web... 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. 471, the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. There are few topics more urgent for the House to take up than catastrophic wildfire and the “Fix Our Forests Act.” I’d... Read More »
Today, President Donald Trump will issue a comprehensive energy executive order that unleashes American energy dominance. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "In the first hours of his presidency, Trump is restoring strength and commonsense to the White House and unleashing American energy dominance. Ending Biden’s ra... Read More »
This week, the Biden administration’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), along with the Department of Defense, National Aeronautics Administration, General Services Administration and Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, rescinded their proposed rulemaking that would have required federal contractors to register their greenhouse gas emissions with a foreign-based nonprofit. House Committee... Read More »
This week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) announced the withdrawal of a pending regulation to impose new speed limits on smaller vessels along the Atlantic coast. "In the dying days of his administration, the Biden administration is finally taking action to withdraw their extremely misguided and burdensome vessel speed restriction. This heavy-handed proposal was flawed fro... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) re-introduced the Fix our Forests Act. "As tragic wildfires rage in Los Angeles, we're working in Washington to help prevent these types of catastrophes in the future with the Fix Our Forests Act. It's time to take an all-hands-on-deck approach and use proven science to restore our f... Read More »
Yesterday, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter to President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland regarding their reckless decision to jeopardize American energy, economic and conservation interests by withdrawing 625 million acres of federal coastal waters from future oil and gas leasing. In part, the members wrote: "Yo... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced the subcommittee chairs for the 119th Congress. Full Committee Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-Va.) "As a lifelong outdoorsman, conservationist, and former marine scientist, I am deeply honored to serve as vice chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee and use my leadership role to advocate for a cleaner, ... Read More »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced the subcommittee vice chairs for the 119th Congress. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Vice Chairman Nick Begich (R-Alaska) "I want to thank Chairman Bruce Westerman for the appointment and the opportunity to serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee for Energy and Mineral Resources. I consider this ap... Read More »
This week, the Republican Conference ratified a resolution confirming U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) as chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 119th Congress. Chairman Westerman issued the following statement in response: "It's an honor to be re-elected to lead this committee in the 119th Congress. I look forward to building on our work in the 118th and continuing to prod... Read More »
