Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on proposals to improve geothermal permitting and leasing practices. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
“America has vast geothermal resources that can provide reliable, baseload clean energy and create good-paying jobs that will power our 21st Century… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation that encourages responsible conservation, mitigates impacts from wildfires and other natural disasters, and supports a rural Arkansas community. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement:
"As 2025 draws to a close, the House Committee on Natural Resources has been… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing about the need to modernize federal support of 638 contracting as part of the Indian Health Service. Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Self-governance works when the federal government provides the support tribes need to manage their own health programs. Right… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing to review seven pieces of legislation focused on improving housing for military families, streamlining permitting to rebuild infrastructure at the Grand Canyon and connect rural Americans to broadband, and designating America’s newest national park ahead of America250. Subcommittee Chair Tom Tiffany (R-Wisc.) issued the… Read more »
Today, President Trump signed five Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions reversing Biden-era Resource Management Plans (RMPs) that locked up millions of acres of land in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“Natural Resources Committee Republicans have been… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining how environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) abuse the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). Subcommittee Chair Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
“The Equal Access to Justice Act was created to help ordinary Americans challenge federal overreach—not to… Read more »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to support advanced data collection in western watersheds where snowpack drives water supply availability. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement:
“H.R. 3857 will promote the use of emerging technologies to increase accuracy in measuring mountain snowpack, a… Read more »
Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the successful first Gulf of America oil and gas lease sale under the Working Families Tax Cut law. House Committee on Natural Resources members issued the following statements in response:
“Since day one, the Trump administration and House Republicans have been committed to enacting policies that boost domestic energy… Read more »
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation that strengthens tribal self-determination, improves access to historical and recreational sites, supports critical water forecasting and watershed development, streamlines permitting for energy and infrastructure projects, and resolves longstanding land claims. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman… Read more »
Yesterday, the Bureau of Reclamation signed a Record of Decision modifying the long-term operations of California’s Central Valley Project. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
“Through this record of decision, the Trump administration is unleashing critical water deliveries to the agriculture-rich Central Valley while maintaining safeguards for… Read more »
