This week, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the United States Geological Survey (USGS), released its draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
"This week’s announcement reinforces the importance of critical minerals and their supply chains in our… Read more »
This week, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the long-term schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska's Cook Inlet, in accordance with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"The announcement of a long-term schedule for offshore oil… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act.
"America's model of successful environmental stewardship alongside strong economic growth is being hobbled by a more than… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup of 14 bills, including legislation advancing forest management and active wildfire suppression in the wake of the Dragon Bravo Fire affecting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. These bills also advance several of President Trump’s Executive Orders (EO). House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee oversight hearing on issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and potential reforms to streamline the federal permitting process. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"America's permitting process is broken. Although our… Read more »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five bills that support job creation, economic development and reliable water supplies for rural communities, as well as providing free access to national parks and public lands for law enforcement officers and firefighters who serve our communities daily. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.)… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the Trump administration’s successful work to combat cartel activity in Indian Country. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
"Because of the Biden-Harris administration’s leftist open border policies, international criminal cartels infiltrated Indian country,… Read more »
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 »
