Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led committee Republicans in a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, asking the department to hear from those most impacted by the administration's domestic energy orders. In part, the members wrote:
"We write in response to the forum held by the Department of the Interior on… Read more »
We are facing a crisis at our southern border. In fact, we’ve been facing a crisis there for years. We should be using every available resource to improve our immigration process, but in the meantime, we absolutely must equip our agencies with enforcement tools. If we don’t, our environment will suffer as a result.
The environmental impact isn’t usually the first issue that comes to… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting information on the long-term environmental impacts stemming from the southern border crisis. In part, the members wrote:
"The environmental consequences of illegal immigration are… Read more »
Last night, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it will allow the 60-day suspension on processing oil and gas drilling permits to expire on March 21, 2021. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“It’s becoming increasingly clear that the Biden administration has no comprehensive plan in… Read more »
Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as secretary of the Department of the Interior. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“Congratulations to Ms. Haaland on her confirmation to become Secretary of the Interior. I sincerely hope we can work together on bipartisan issues… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Acting Secretary Scott de la Vega regarding three national monument boundaries and conditions. In part, Westerman wrote:
“Section 3 of Executive Order (EO) 13990, ‘Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate… Read more »
Productivity, Not Partisanship, Protects Natural Resources
By House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah)
Deseret News
March 1, 2021
Over the past few months, countless constituents have approached us with the same question: How can we ensure that our public lands are managed in a way that works for everyone?
On the… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a motion to recommit (MTR) on H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. Westerman issued the following statement:
“The ramifications of the Biden administration’s actions will be devasting in our rural communities. Americans who work hard every day to keep the lights on and… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led Republicans on the House floor in opposing H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. Westerman issued the following statement:
“I believe we have a responsibility to leave our environment better than we found it. We talk about the economy so often that many people think we… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules on H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act.
Westerman’s full remarks, as prepared:
“Chairman McGovern, Ranking Member Cole, and members of the committee, I appreciate you holding this hearing. The Protecting America’s… Read more »
