Today, the Department of Interior released a five-year offshore leasing plan 457 days late. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
"It's absolutely infuriating to see the administration's blatant favoritism in action this morning. The proposed final program, with three potential oil and gas lease sales in… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on tribal autonomy and energy development and the implementation of the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"It is important that we hear from Indian tribes about the barriers, remaining… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills focused on giving more local control over water infrastructure, updating coastal barrier maps and supporting local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s hearing, held by the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on two bills to support domestic energy production and security. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“President Biden has managed to eliminate American energy independence within the span of two years, and gas prices continue to skyrocket as a result.… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee oversight hearing examining the Biden administration's use of National Park Service (NPS) lands for migrant camps. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"The Biden administration's border policies continue to tarnish every aspect of American life. Not only have… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported six bills out of committee. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
"Today marks another productive day in the House Committee on Natural Resources, where we are working to keep our Commitment to America… Read more »
This week, three bills from the House Committee on Natural Resources passed the U.S. House of Representatives with significant bipartisan support. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Our committee has worked hard this Congress to pass commonsense bills helping Americans across the country. Arkansas is known across the country for… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining barriers to access in federal waters, taking a closer look at the marine sanctuary and monument systems. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
“Our federal waters are already well protected through planned management and regulations, yet… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing examining the Biden administration's mismanagement of the federal onshore oil and gas program. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response:
“From cancelling the Keystone XL Pipeline on his first day in office to withdrawing millions of acres of land from oil and… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills focused on expanding recreation opportunities and access across America. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"The Subcommittee on Federal Lands is committed to improving access to our public lands, and these four bipartisan bills help us accomplish that… Read more »
