Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on America's abundant energy resources and the economic benefits of U.S. domestic energy exploration and production. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
"The Biden administration’s unprecedented four-year war on American energy made it nearly impossible to produce… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) led a letter to Comptroller General of the United States Gene Dodaro, requesting an investigation into reports of misconduct at Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. In part, the members wrote:
"In recent years, parents, teachers,… Read more »
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"I’m eager to advocate for the ESA Amendments Act which introduces critical reforms to an outdated law,… Read more »
This week, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order (EO) to unleash domestic mineral production. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"For far too long, America has been forced to turn to adversarial nations to meet our critical mineral needs. President Trump is leading us to unleash our… Read more »
Today, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a series of actions which will help end the previous administration’s sanctions on Alaskan energy production and restore American energy dominance. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today is a momentous day for Alaska and the United… Read more »
Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2025.
"On behalf of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), I want to express our appreciation for your efforts to review and update the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The legislation is an important first step to ensuring that… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement on the passing of former chairman and ranking member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.):
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Grijalva, a true public servant with a passion and love for the Natural… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on the Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"The Democrats’ border invasion under Joe Biden led to significant environmental damage on federal borderlands, including millions of pounds of trash, illegal… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S.J. Res. 11 to nullify a Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) rule that placed an unnecessary burden on offshore energy producers. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today we took another step toward rolling back the Biden administration’s draconian… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2025 to make critical reforms to the ESA. Westerman issued the following statement in response:
"The Endangered Species Act has consistently failed to achieve its intended goals and has been warped by decades of radical environmental litigation into… Read more »
