Today, the Department of Interior (DOI) released its final five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan, a year and a half late and containing the fewest lease sales in the history of the program, dealing a huge blow to American energy production and national security. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on three bills that would fight energy poverty, expand geothermal energy development in the U.S. and improve the onshore leasing process for oil and natural gas. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“Thanks to President Biden’s all-out war on domestic… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing on mineral supply chains and the next space race. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s subcommittee hearing on mining in space is more important than some may realize. Our competitors, including China, are far ahead of us. Mining… Read more »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two House Committee on Natural Resources bills with significant bipartisan support. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"The bills passed today in the House represent bipartisan committee products delivering commonsense solutions for the American people. I'd like to thank my… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the Biden administration’s recent attempts to eliminate the Lower Snake River dams. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s Congressional hearing called out the Biden Administration for engaging in secret discussions to breach the four lower… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported eight bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"From the passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, to today's markup of eight bills, the House Committee on Natural Resources has remained committed to providing solutions for… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills that would increase tribal law enforcement officer benefits, amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), establish a formal program at the Department of the Interior (DOI) to support tribal buffalo programs and place tribal land into trust. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing on the Biden administration’s recent move to ban air tours over popular national parks. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
“Air tours are an important option to many visitors hoping to enjoy a once in a lifetime experience at our national parks and famous… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing focusing on ways to improve forest management on both tribal and federal forests. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) released the following statement in response:
“Tribes, along with state and local governments, are critically important partners that the federal government must better utilize to… Read more »
Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and a bipartisan group of 18 members introduced the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act.
"The American Alpine Club is excited to see that climbing management is an important component of the… Read more »
