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Westerman Responds to Proposed ESA Rules

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Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed several burdensome rules related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "America is home to a rich diversity of species, and we have a responsibility to care for and conserve them well. Unfortunately, the ESA is not…

Committee Advances Legislation to Overturn Devastating BLM Rule, Support Outdoor Recreation

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported a total of six bills during a full committee markup. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "From efforts to prevent a catastrophic Biden administration land rule to commonsense solutions for hunters and anglers, the House Committee on Natural Resources is…

Western Governors and Stakeholders Testify on Devastating Impacts of BLM's Proposed Land Management Rule

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on legislation to withdraw the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rule that will fundamentally upend the agency's longstanding multiple use mandate. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "Across the American West, access to BLM land is a crucial part of local economies and…

Indo-Pacific Task Force Holds First Hearing on Deterring PRC Influence in the Region

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources Indo-Pacific Task Force held its first oversight hearing on how the Compacts of Free Association (COFA) support U.S. interests and counter the People's Republic of China's (PRC) influence. Task Force Chair Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa) and Co-Chair Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-CNMI) released the following statements in…

Republicans Promote Solutions for Growing Domestic Mining Sector, Supporting Mine Reclamation

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Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on three bills addressing various needs of the domestic mining sector. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response: "It’s critical to support American mining to secure our supply chains and create jobs. At today’s legislative hearing we heard about bills that…

Committee Examines Legislation Focused on Water Resources, Hydropower

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on three pieces of legislation affecting water resources and development. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response: "Water resources are absolutely critical to American infrastructure, particularly as we head into the dry summer months.…

Committee Advances Legislation Preventing Catastrophic Wildfires, Restoring Power to Local Communities

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported a total of seven bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "The House Committee on Natural Resources continues to be one of the most productive places on Capitol Hill. Today we're advancing solutions to expand proven forest…

Committee Advances Legislative Solutions for Tribal Lands, Health Care, Memorials and Hunting Rights

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Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on six bills focused on various solutions related to Indian Country health care, land ownership and hunting and fishing rights. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) released the following statement in response: "Today’s hearing covered a wide range of topics and geographical areas, but one common…

Committee Announces Bipartisan Task Force Combatting Chinese Government's Influence in the Indo-Pacific

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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) announced the formation of a bipartisan task force that will conduct oversight on issues facing the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States (FAS) in the Indo-Pacific region. "There is perhaps no greater threat to America’s national…

Committee Investigates Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities at DOI

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Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing to examine the ongoing cybersecurity threats facing the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the nexus to state-sponsored cyber actors, like the People's Republic of China. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) released the following statement in response: "Federal agencies, including the Department of…