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Water, Wildlife and Fisheries

Promoting Outdoor Recreation, Enhanced Water Management and Making Government More Efficient

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills aimed at promoting government efficiency, science-based water management and increased recreation on our nation's waters. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "Today’s legislative hearing underscores our commitment to efficient,…

Westerman Applauds Presidential Actions on Columbia River

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WOW Subcommittee

This week, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin,” which overturns the Biden administration’s actions that harmed local communities by threatening to eliminate hydropower generation and river commerce on the river. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman…

Committee Answers President’s Call to Restore American Seafood Competitiveness

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing that furthers the policy objectives laid out by President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14276, Restoring America's Seafood Competitiveness by examining the challenges faced by the recreational and commercial fishing industries. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in…

Committee Considers Legislation Codifying Trump EO, Supporting Coastal Communities

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills. One bill, H.R. 3179, codifies an Executive Order (EO) 14229 signed by President Trump honoring a victim of senseless violence perpetrated by two Venezuelan nationals who had entered our nation illegally across the Southern border. Additional bills on the hearing support local…

House Passes Legislation Codifying Gulf of America

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Gulf of America Act of 2025 by a vote of 211-206. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, House Republicans advanced a meaningful part of President Trump's America first agenda by voting to officially rename the Gulf of America. This action will ensure…

House Passes Resolution Delivering Reliable Water for California Communities

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 78 with a vote of 216-195. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "In the wake of litigation from radical environmentalists, the Biden administration ignored scientific data and inaccurately listed the longfin smelt as endangered. This decision only…

Addressing America’s Aging Water Infrastructure

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on advancing water infrastructure and hydropower development. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "Water is the interior West’s most important resource. In my home state of Wyoming, access to water resources is crucial to our success. Our rivers, lakes,…

President Trump Opens Pacific Remote Island Marine National Monument to Commercial Fishing

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WOW Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order opening the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to commercial fishing from 50 to 200 nautical miles within its boundaries. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Our fellow Americans in the Indo-Pacific region rely on…

Committee Considers Legislation Promoting Responsible Management of Habitat and Taxpayer Dollars

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on four bills related to responsible habitat management and efficient spending. Subcommittee Chair U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:  "We need to advocate for reforms that reflect our dedication to practical conservation and fiscal responsibility. H.R. 839 is a…

Committee Hearing Examines Data-Driven Wildlife Management Reform

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills, including reforms to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and codifying the Gulf of America. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "I’m eager to advocate for the ESA Amendments Act which introduces critical reforms to an outdated law,…