Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills that will establish a new national park and preserve in Wisconsin, streamline the permitting of broadband infrastructure, encourage visitation to state parks and more. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"The bills on today’s legislative agenda take… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing on four bills that would improve the Indian Healthcare Service (IHS) and return lands held in trust back to Alaska Native village corporations. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"Improving IHS and being a champion for improving the tribal health system for all tribes… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland, calling on her to immediately provide U.S. Park Police (USPP) with essential resources to address destructive and violent protest activities on the National Mall, Columbus Circle and other National Park Service (NPS) property in the… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on four bills related to energy production on federal lands and waters. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
"As global demand for energy continues to rise, it’s important that we prioritize policies that boost domestic energy production and advance… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on 12 bills related to Indian water rights and settlements. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today's hearing was an important chance for us to discuss Indian water rights settlements across the west and work towards… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7377, the Royalty Resiliency Act, with overwhelming bipartisan support. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"This legislation will lower energy prices for American families struggling under the Biden administration’s policies and eliminate red tape and… Read more »
It's been nearly 100 days since the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, and it's time to get this important bill through the Senate and to the president's desk. Join us tomorrow by posting your support for the bill on social media!
More than 250 outdoor recreation businesses and organizations recently… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter with 54 other members to Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Shalanda Young and Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Administrator Richard Revesz, expressing concerns with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) pending North Atlantic Right… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) led a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams calling for the immediate closure of the migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field. In part, the members… Read more »
This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) sent letters to the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Commerce and the Council on Environmental… Read more »
