This week, President Joe Biden announced that the United States would ease sanctions on energy produced in Venezuela. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
“In a direct insult to American families facing years of record high energy prices, the Biden administration has chosen to support foreign oil production… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources considered a discussion draft that would approve the recently negotiated Compacts of Free Association (COFAs) and continue America's unequivocal commitment to deterring malign Chinese influence in the region. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"The United States has had a long… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on three bills that will reauthorize several conservation programs under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today’s hearing, held by the Water, Wildlife,… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the Biden administration's unprecedented delay in releasing an offshore energy plan, one that cuts proposed sales to historically low levels. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
"As Biden Administration wages an all-out war on American energy,… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the effects of the Biden administration's ongoing immigrant crisis on America's national parks and federal lands. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
"Joe Biden has welcomed into our country over eight million lawbreakers, including hundreds of terrorists, since… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a follow-up letter to Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory, seeking information regarding the selection of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) as the entity charged with validating and approving… Read more »
Today, the Department of Interior released a five-year offshore leasing plan 457 days late. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
"It's absolutely infuriating to see the administration's blatant favoritism in action this morning. The proposed final program, with three potential oil and gas lease sales in… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on tribal autonomy and energy development and the implementation of the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"It is important that we hear from Indian tribes about the barriers, remaining… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills focused on giving more local control over water infrastructure, updating coastal barrier maps and supporting local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s hearing, held by the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on two bills to support domestic energy production and security. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“President Biden has managed to eliminate American energy independence within the span of two years, and gas prices continue to skyrocket as a result.… Read more »
