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Members Open Investigation Into How DOI Calculates Energy Royalties

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OI Subcommittee

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) sent a letter to Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) Director Howard Cantor, requesting information regarding ONRR's methodology for calculating…

Biden Administration Loses the Forest for the Trees

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OI Subcommittee

Today, the Biden administration took further action to enact burdensome forestry regulations with a national old-growth amendment to all 128 forest plans across the nation that will make it more difficult to responsibly manage America’s forests. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response: "Time and time again,…

Biden Administration Finalizes Worst Offshore Plan in History, Devastating American Jobs and Innovation

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Today, the Department of Interior (DOI) released its final five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan, a year and a half late and containing the fewest lease sales in the history of the program, dealing a huge blow to American energy production and national security. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following…

In Response to Biden’s War on Energy, Committee Considers Legislation to Expand U.S. Production and Fight Energy Poverty

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EMR Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on three bills that would fight energy poverty, expand geothermal energy development in the U.S. and improve the onshore leasing process for oil and natural gas. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: “Thanks to President Biden’s all-out war on domestic…

One Small Hearing for the Committee, One Giant Leap for the Critical Mineral Supply Chain

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OI Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing on mineral supply chains and the next space race. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "Today’s subcommittee hearing on mining in space is more important than some may realize. Our competitors, including China, are far ahead of us. Mining…

House Passes Bipartisan Bills Advancing Sportsmen's Access and Tribal Sovereignty

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This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two House Committee on Natural Resources bills with significant bipartisan support. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "The bills passed today in the House represent bipartisan committee products delivering commonsense solutions for the American people. I'd like to thank my…

As Biden Administration Attempts to Dismantle Clean Energy in the Pacific Northwest, Members Fight Back

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WOW Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the Biden administration’s recent attempts to eliminate the Lower Snake River dams. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response: "Today’s Congressional hearing called out the Biden Administration for engaging in secret discussions to breach the four lower…

Republicans Advance American Energy Solutions Through Committee

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported eight bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "From the passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, to today's markup of eight bills, the House Committee on Natural Resources has remained committed to providing solutions for…

Committee Considers Legislation Reforming Tribal Law Enforcement Benefits and Solving Local Issues

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IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills that would increase tribal law enforcement officer benefits, amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), establish a formal program at the Department of the Interior (DOI) to support tribal buffalo programs and place tribal land into trust. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman…

As Administration Limits Air Tours Over National Parks Without Community Input, Members Voice Concerns

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Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing on the Biden administration’s recent move to ban air tours over popular national parks. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “Air tours are an important option to many visitors hoping to enjoy a once in a lifetime experience at our national parks and famous…