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Committee Considers Legislation Defending Critical Western Water Infrastructure, Honoring Local Voices and More

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on five bills ensuring the long-term operational certainty of the Lower Snake River dams, restoring accountability to federal management of the Mexican wolf and more. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "The Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee…

Westerman and Begich Hold Historic Roundtable with Alaska Natives in Alaska

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This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska) held a roundtable meeting with Alaska Natives in Anchorage, Alaska. "This week’s meeting with leadership from the Alaska Native community provided an important opportunity for our members to hear directly from Alaska Natives and learn about their unique culture and…

Westerman Statement on Draft Critical Minerals List

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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…

Westerman Applauds New Offshore Leasing Schedule

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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…

Westerman and Golden Introduce Bipartisan Permitting Reform Legislation

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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…

Committee Advances Bills Responding to Grand Canyon Fire, Supporting Active Forest Management and Common-Sense Wildfire Suppression

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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…

NEPA Hearing Highlights Permitting Quagmire, Explores Reforms

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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…

House Passes Five Natural Resources Bills Honoring Law Enforcement and Firefighters, Creating Economic Opportunities for Rural Communities and Enhancing Water Supply

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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.)…

Strengthened Borders Under Trump Are Winning the Fight Against Cartel Activity in Indian Country

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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,…

Committee Considers Legislation to Responsibly Manage Wildlife, Support Military Readiness and Reform the MMPA

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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…