This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed 14 House Committee on Natural Resources bills. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today, the House passed bills that provide the solutions Americans need. They streamline bureaucratic processes, unleash American commercial fishing, energy, and water… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight field hearing on geothermal energy development on federal lands.
“In order to restore American energy dominance, we must utilize an all-of-the-above approach that includes geothermal energy. That’s why I was proud to lead a field hearing today in Utah - which has some of the most abundant geothermal energy… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup on the committee's budget reconciliation instructions. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today, committee Republicans took decisive action and advanced our portion of the one big, beautiful reconciliation bill. We're generating more than $18.5 billion… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 60 with a vote of 219-205. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today is a great day for Utahns and all Americans who enjoy outdoor recreation and access to our public lands. With today's vote, House Republicans are restoring access to iconic… Read more »
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,… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills that will transfer lands into trust for tribal nations and support tribal sovereignty. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
"These pieces of legislation will transfer lands into trust for our tribal nations and support tribal sovereignty… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing to examine deep-sea mining’s potential to increase U.S. mineral production. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
"Exploring mineral-rich seabed mining possibilities to address the growing demand for critical minerals is an innovative consideration in Congress’ approach… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on four bills that would return land management to local communities, remove unnecessary restrictions for land improvement and facilitate commonsense land transfers. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"The Federal Lands Subcommittee will continue to empower communities… Read more »
