Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on six bills and a discussion draft addressing improved species management and making long-overdue reforms to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s hearing underscores our commitment to ensuring that… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106.
Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared:
"Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
The three CRAs we are considering would unwind resource management plans, or RMPs,… Read more »
This week, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills advancing President Trump's Executive Orders (EO), honoring key figures in American history and promoting public access to our national parks. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"As we begin America’s 250th year, the Federal Lands Subcommittee… Read more »
This week, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup on 12 bills supporting outdoor access, science-based species management, outdoor recreation and more. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today, our committee took steps to advance a wide-ranging slate of bills that will ensure… Read more »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bills expanding energy development in Arizona and California, keeping commitments to veterans and codifying President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14229, “Honoring Jocelyn Nungaray.” House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"This week's bipartisan votes in… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on the status of Puerto Rico's fiscal recovery under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
"Nearly a decade after PROMESA’s enactment, Puerto Rico has made real progress… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today, the House passed historic legislation that unleashes American energy and unlocks the full potential of our abundant natural… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing examining new and existing technologies that could improve forest management. The need to leverage such technologies to combat and prevent future wildfires was supported through President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14308, “Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response,” and in the bipartisan Fix Our Forests… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup on 19 bills that unleash American energy, codify President Trump's executive orders and more. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today's full committee markup is another step forward as we advance legislation that addresses the… Read more »
Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed two secretarial orders related to the implementation of the EXPLORE Act in gateway communities. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman issued the following statement in response:
"Secretary Burgum’s order implementing the historic, bipartisan EXPLORE Act will expedite plans to expand public access and bolster the… Read more »
