This week, President Donald Trump signed H.J. Res. 140 into law. The resolution was led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The resolution overturns the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development. “It is a great week for American... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5587, the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.). The bill clarifies the permitting process for geothermal energy projects on non-federal lands. “Geothermal is an affordable and reliable energy source that can help power America. I thank Representative Kim for leading the HEATS Act to elimi... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on the implementation of the accessibility framework enacted by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The hearing examined the progress of the law’s implementation as well as opportunities for future legislation. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on the permitting process for natural resources in Indian Country and how to strengthen and streamline development. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “Today’s hearing is an opportunity to address a concern I hear consistently from tribal leaders: when it comes to deve... Read More »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported eight bills that will unleash geothermal and mineral resources, support commonsense land exchanges, strengthen efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and reauthorize the American Battlefield Protection Program. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “House Committee on Natural... Read More »
Today, the U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res. 140, led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The resolution, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 21, 2026, overturns the Biden administration’s withdrawal of 225,504 acres of land in the Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development. “I... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on responsible management of double-crested cormorants, the importation of legal sport hunt trophies, and developing critical water resources infrastructure in South Dakota. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries is ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on bills that will ensure Alaska Natives have the right to sell ivory artwork and articles of handicraft, maintain critical water infrastructure for Montana’s rural communities and support water resources research. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “The Subcommi... Read More »
This week, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing (R-Mont.) was appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “I’m excited to welcome Representative Downing to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Montana is blessed with vast natural resources, and Representative Downing will be a key ally in unleashing American energy dom... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills that safeguard American battlefield sites, strengthen partnerships and tools for active forest management and restore motorized recreation on federal roads and trails. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: "One thing is certain: preserving, protecting and managing our ... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing to examine five bills that will help secure American energy dominance. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: “At a time when the world desperately needs more energy, America is helping meet that challenge by achieving record highs of oil and natural gas thanks to Pr... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining America’s critical mineral supply chains and exploring how America’s mineral resources can be unleashed. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “America’s national defense and economic strength depend on reliable access to critical minerals like copper, rare e... Read More »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills that address practical issues in federal land management, including improving emergency communications in National Parks, advancing commonsense administrative jurisdiction transfers and supporting local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “Today’s bills m... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-Va.). This legislation will prohibit bans on lead ammunition and tackle use on federal lands or waters, except where supported by site-specific, population-level data, and where consistent with the laws and regu... Read More »
This week, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced a Record of Decision authorizing a land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining, LLC, as required by the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act and the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act. “Twelve years later, in a win for our mineral and national security, the Resolution Copper land exchange is complete. At a time when domesti... Read More »
