Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to nullify the 2001 Roadless Rule and streamline environmental reviews to restore forest health and prevent catastrophic wildfires. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“For too long, the topic of active wildfire management has been viewed as controversial,… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills focused on tribal stewardship, tribal sovereignty, public safety and improving access to health care services in Indian Country. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today’s hearing is about making sure the federal government is supporting—not… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the federal procurement and permitting process for Bureau of Reclamation projects. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Modernization of America’s permitting processes is a prerequisite for engineering the great infrastructure projects of the 21st… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing examining how radical environmental groups have abused statutes intended to combat federal overreach to siphon taxpayer dollars into their coffers. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today’s hearing exposed how radical environmental activist organizations have… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to authorize a patriotic tribute in Utah, raise revenue for North Dakota’s public schools, and more. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“Members of the House Committee on Natural Resources are committed to ensuring responsible stewardship of our public lands. The bills passed by the… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported six bills that will increase prosperity and well-being in rural communities across the country. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced legislation that will bolster rural America by unleashing American energy, enhancing water… Read more »
Today, Secretary Doug Burgum testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Department of the Interior (DOI). Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today, Secretary Burgum detailed the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to unleash American energy while ensuring… Read more »
Today, the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the rescission of the Biden administration’s onerous so-called “Public Lands Rule” (Rule). Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"The rescission of the Biden administration’s so-called Public Lands Rule is a major victory for rural and Western America. This… Read more »
Today, the Department of the Interior announced a Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (TERA) with the Southern Ute Tribe in southwest Colorado. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s historic agreement empowers the Southern Ute Tribe to develop natural resources on tribal land to unleash American energy dominance and create new economic… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the role of copper in U.S. economic strength, national security and energy. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“Copper is a necessary component of modern life, used in everything from cellphones, home appliances and our transmission infrastructure to… Read more »
