Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to nullify the 2001 Roadless Rule and streamline environmental reviews to restore forest health and prevent catastrophic wildfires. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“For too long, the topic of active wildfire management has been viewed as controversial,… Read more »
Today, the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the rescission of the Biden administration’s onerous so-called “Public Lands Rule” (Rule). Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"The rescission of the Biden administration’s so-called Public Lands Rule is a major victory for rural and Western America. This… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on the implementation of the accessibility framework enacted by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The hearing examined the progress of the law’s implementation as well as opportunities for future legislation. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills that safeguard American battlefield sites, strengthen partnerships and tools for active forest management and restore motorized recreation on federal roads and trails. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"One thing is certain: preserving, protecting and… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills that address practical issues in federal land management, including improving emergency communications in National Parks, advancing commonsense administrative jurisdiction transfers and supporting local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing examining the urgent need for the Senate to pass the Fix Our Forests Act, one year after wildfires devastated the Los Angeles, Calif., area. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“Without proactive forest management in the United States, homes,… Read more »
Today, January 23, is the one-year anniversary of the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 471, the “Fix Our Forests Act.” House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) made the following statement marking the anniversary and urging the Senate to take up the bill:
“A year — and another devastating wildfire season — has come and gone since the House came… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills that standardize wildfire response times, support local acts of patriotism, and aid America’s ranchers. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands heard legislation that honors the life and legacy of our late friend and… Read more »
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act” becoming law. The EXPLORE Act is landmark, bipartisan legislation that transformed access and outdoor recreation opportunities on public lands. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“I’m proud to have championed the EXPLORE Act,… Read more »
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a national parks modernization initiative focused on improving visitor access and making national parks and public lands more affordable for Americans. As part of this effort, the Department introduced a series of patriotic fee-free days in 2026 to encourage more Americans to enjoy their national parks in celebration of America's… Read more »
