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 »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.J. Res. 60, which nullifies a rule issued by the National Park Service titled "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles," and H.J. Res. 78, which nullifies a rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled… Read more »
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) issued the following statement in response to the widespread power outage across Puerto Rico:
“We share the frustration of our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico as they endured an island-wide power outage.
"This most… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order opening the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to commercial fishing from 50 to 200 nautical miles within its boundaries. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Our fellow Americans in the Indo-Pacific region rely on… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported nine bills. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"While Democrats tried to bog down today's markup with nonsense amendments, committee Republicans took decisive action to advance a slate of legislation. We… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on four bills related to responsible habitat management and efficient spending. Subcommittee Chair U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"We need to advocate for reforms that reflect our dedication to practical conservation and fiscal responsibility. H.R. 839 is a… Read more »
Today, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders directing the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Energy to eliminate federal red tape that has impeded the American coal industry for years. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"As America's energy demand grows exponentially, we… Read more »
This week, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued a secretarial order that ensures national parks remain open and accessible. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
"As we head into the summer months, millions of Americans and visitors from around the world will be enjoying our beautiful… Read more »
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted its first field hearing of the 119th Congress in Oklahoma City, with 12 members of Congress attending.
"The House Committee on Natural Resources remains committed to working with federally recognized tribes and amplifying tribal voices. Today's field hearing was a special opportunity for the committee to gather at the First… Read more »
