Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting information on the long-term environmental impacts stemming from the southern border crisis. In part, the members wrote:
"The environmental consequences of illegal immigration are… Read more »
Last night, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it will allow the 60-day suspension on processing oil and gas drilling permits to expire on March 21, 2021. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“It’s becoming increasingly clear that the Biden administration has no comprehensive plan in… Read more »
Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as secretary of the Department of the Interior. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“Congratulations to Ms. Haaland on her confirmation to become Secretary of the Interior. I sincerely hope we can work together on bipartisan issues… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Acting Secretary Scott de la Vega regarding three national monument boundaries and conditions. In part, Westerman wrote:
“Section 3 of Executive Order (EO) 13990, ‘Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate… Read more »
Productivity, Not Partisanship, Protects Natural Resources
By House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah)
Deseret News
March 1, 2021
Over the past few months, countless constituents have approached us with the same question: How can we ensure that our public lands are managed in a way that works for everyone?
On the… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a motion to recommit (MTR) on H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. Westerman issued the following statement:
“The ramifications of the Biden administration’s actions will be devasting in our rural communities. Americans who work hard every day to keep the lights on and… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led Republicans on the House floor in opposing H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. Westerman issued the following statement:
“I believe we have a responsibility to leave our environment better than we found it. We talk about the economy so often that many people think we… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules on H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act.
Westerman’s full remarks, as prepared:
“Chairman McGovern, Ranking Member Cole, and members of the committee, I appreciate you holding this hearing. The Protecting America’s… Read more »
Today, House Republicans presented 54 amendments to H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement:
“Part of our role as legislators is ensuring we are good stewards of America’s abundant natural resources. Unfortunately, my Democrat colleagues mistakenly… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Republicans offered several amendments during the full committee’s meeting on adopting the rules package for the 117th Congress. Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement:
“Democrats have finally organized the committee and we can begin our work on the important policy questions before us. To do our jobs, … Read more »
