Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills to support Alaska Native veterans, enable economic development, improve flood residency of tribal lands and analyze the administrative structure of the Indian Health Service (IHS). Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“I am honored to serve as… Read more »
This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Governor Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) as secretary of the Department of the Interior. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Congratulations to Governor Burgum on his confirmation as Secretary of the Interior. I look forward to working with him and President Trump to undo the damage… Read more »
This weekend, President Trump issued an executive order to address water supply issues in California and improve disaster response in California and North Carolina. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"My prayers go out to all those affected by natural disasters in California, North Carolina and in many… Read more »
Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (R-Calif.) reintroduced the Fix Our Forests Act.
"We represent a broad coalition of stakeholders that includes water providers, farmers, utilities, forestry professionals, and local governmental entities. We are deeply committed to advancing forest and watershed health. We… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills including combatting the effects of drought in the West and reauthorizing an important conservation program. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today, I convened the first hearing as Chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and… Read more »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven House Committee on Natural Resources bills with significant bipartisan support. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"In the first week of President Trump's second term, House Republicans are delivering wins for Americans across the country. From… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act with a vote of 279-141.
"Congress is once again coming together and passing long overdue reforms to bring commonsense back into forest management. In the wake of the horrific wildfires in Southern California, it is clear there is no more time to waste. Today, the House took action to prevent future catastrophes as we… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) announced the Republican committee and subcommittee rosters for the 119th Congress.
Full Committee
Full Committee Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-Va.)
U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.)
U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)
U.S. Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa)
U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 471, the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act.
Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared.
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. There are few topics more urgent for the House to take up than catastrophic wildfire and the “Fix Our… Read more »
Today, President Donald Trump will issue a comprehensive energy executive order that unleashes American energy dominance. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
"In the first hours of his presidency, Trump is restoring strength and commonsense to the White House and unleashing American energy… Read more »
