Today the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the Biden administration's historic failure to issue a five-year plan for offshore oil and natural gas leasing, conduct timely environmental reviews for future lease sales and promulgate rules or regulations which incentivize responsible development. Committee members also discussed the… Read more »

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on the Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2023. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: “The IHS has long been plagued with issues of substandard medical care, high staff vacancy rates, aging facilities and equipment, and unqualified… Read more »

Today, House Republicans passed two pieces of legislation aimed at modernizing the Endangered Species Act and giving local communities the power to make their own conservation decisions.  "Today's votes on the House floor mark a significant step towards modernizing the outdated and ineffective Endangered Species Act. The verdict is in and the science is indisputable: the ESA… Read more »

Today the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing to examine the mismanagement of National Parks and resulting barriers to access. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "My great state of Arizona is home to many of our nation’s national parks. Unfortunately, mismanagement by the National Parks Service has become a… Read more »

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on eight bills addressing a variety of local issues throughout the United States. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response: “Today we met to review and discuss 8 bills that address a variety of regional issues. I was pleased to hear from the… Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported a total of nine bills during a full committee markup. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "In our last week of legislative business before August, the House Committee on Natural Resources is delivering wins for members to take home to their constituents. Today, we… Read more »

Today, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) hosted a field hearing with Vice Chairman Mike Collins (R-Ga.) and U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) and Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) titled, "Securing Supply Chains: Access to Critical Minerals in the American Southwest." Gosar issued the following statement in… Read more »

Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills that expand federal lands access to military, veterans  and Gold Star Families throughout the United States. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “Every American owes a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to… Read more »

Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) issued a proposed rule regarding oil and gas leasing on federal lands. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Clearly President Biden is not content with the economic disasters he's already unleashed on American industries and everyone who turns on a light switch… Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported a total of three bills during a full committee markup. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "The House Committee on Natural Resources is keeping our commitment to the American people by working to lower energy costs and support tribal rights by promoting… Read more »