Today, the United States Forest Service (USFS) proposed burdensome regulations that will make it harder to responsibly manage against wildfire and forest health threats. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today's announcement proposing to restrict responsible timber harvesting in so-called old-growth forests… Read more »

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) introduced the Fix Our Forests Act, a comprehensive, bipartisan bill that will restore forest health, increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires and protect communities.  "America’s forests are in jeopardy. Insufficient management driven by bureaucratic red tape and… Read more »

This week, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) led members and committee staff on site visits to view essential mining infrastructure in Wyoming. "As Chair of the Subcommittee of Energy and Mineral Resources, it was imperative Rep. Stauber visit Gillette and have a first-hand look at the Powder River Basin. Retaining access to the extensive coal… Read more »

Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on how President Joe Biden's open border policies have desecrated National Park Service (NPS) property and the adjacent local community in New York City (NYC). Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: "Since taking office, Joe Biden has rolled back many of President… Read more »

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on the significant gaps in data collection which create barriers to effective and coordinated federal policy for the U.S. territories. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "Data gaps make it challenging to efficiently plan and implement policy. Inaccurate or… Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported nine bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "From modernizing the critical mineral list to bipartisan support for a clean and healthy Long Island Sound, House Committee on Natural Resources members are advancing responsible… Read more »

This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Martha Williams, opening an investigation into "Operation Long Tail Liberation." During the course of the USFWS’ operation, career employees spent millions of… Read more »

Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on three bills improving access to and development of minerals essential to everyday use and national security. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:  "As demand for critical minerals is expected to outstrip global supply in the near future, it is… Read more »

Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on the United States Forest Service (USFS) Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025) budget request. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:  "Improving the health of our nation’s forests and combatting the devastating wildfire crisis are among the most pressing issues facing the… Read more »

Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on how President Joe Biden’s open border policies have enabled international criminal cartel activity on Indian lands across the United States. The hearing also examined how federal and tribal law enforcement agencies are working to address these problems, despite the obvious roadblock of a porous border. Subcommittee… Read more »