Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee hearing on a discussion draft of the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Overly complicated and repetitive permitting processes have kept shovel-ready… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on a discussion draft of the Transparency and Production of American Energy (TAP American Energy) Act and H.R. 209, the Permitting for Mining Needs Act. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“Our House Republican majority is committed to… Read more »
Yesterday, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Republican members of Congress on field tours and a hearing to hear from Americans in New Mexico and Texas about how onshore energy leasing revenues benefit their communities.
"Good policy is best crafted outside the D.C. beltway," Westerman said. "It was a privilege to travel to New Mexico… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled "Dependence on Foreign Adversaries: America’s Critical Minerals Crisis." Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
"U.S. dependence on foreign sources for critical minerals has reached alarming rates. Sadly, Mr. Biden… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a group of Republican committee members in sending a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Randy Moore, requesting their agencies finalize a proposed rule that would clarify ongoing uncertainty following the Cottonwood Environmental Law… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held its first hearing of the 118th Congress, titled "Unleashing America's Energy and Mineral Potential." Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"America should be the world leader in energy and mineral production and innovation. We have the brightest minds, the most rigorous environmental… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first two House Committee on Natural Resources bills of the 118th Congress. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"These are the kinds of bipartisan, commonsense bills that our committee exists to facilitate. The passage of H.R. 423 and H.R. 548 will enable tribes in Tennessee and… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced the subcommittee chairs for the 118th Congress.
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.)
"On behalf of northern Minnesota, I am honored to Chair the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced the subcommittee vice chairs for the 118th Congress.
Full Committee
Vice Chairman Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.)
"I am pleased to be selected as the Vice Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. As a long-time member of this committee, I am excited to work on legislation that will lower energy… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced the Republican committee rosters for the 118th Congress.
Full Committee
U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.)
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.)
U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.)
U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.)
U.S. Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa)
U.S.… Read more »
