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Investigating Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on sea lion and seal predation of salmon and steelhead populations in the Pacific Northwest. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: "The Pacific Northwest invested decades of work and millions of dollars into resources to develop recovery strategies for…

Unleashing American Energy Dominance and Exploring New Frontiers

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Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing on the need to unleash innovation and secure America’s mineral supply chains. Subcommittee Chair Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response: “As emerging technologies strengthen America’s mining capabilities, demand for critical minerals will surge. President Trump and Congressional…

Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful

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Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills, including legislation to codify President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14252, “Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful.” Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response: “After suffering through four years of President Biden’s weak-on-crime agenda, our…

Committee Opens Investigation into Radical Groups Obstructing Minnesota Mining Project

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This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) opened an inquiry into three radical environmental groups’ role in the Biden administration’s cancellation of two decades-old mineral leases in…

DOI Makes National Parks More Affordable for America’s 250th

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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a national parks modernization initiative focused on improving visitor access and making national parks and public lands more affordable for Americans. As part of this effort, the Department introduced a series of patriotic fee-free days in 2026 to encourage more Americans to enjoy their national parks in celebration of America's…

Committee Advances Bipartisan NEPA Permitting Reforms for Critical Energy and Infrastructure Projects

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup of eight bipartisan bills — three permitting reform proposals, including the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, and five bills pertaining to federal and tribal land management. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the…

Implementing Common Sense Management of Water Resources and Fisheries

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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bipartisan bills focused on modernizing fisheries management, combating illegal foreign fishing, and supporting water storage projects. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:   “Today’s hearing highlights our ongoing commitment to…

Supporting Tribal Sovereignty and Land Management

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Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills that support tribal sovereignty and reaffirm the federal trust responsibility to tribal nations. Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: “Today’s Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs hearing reaffirms our commitment to strengthening tribal…

Westerman Commends New Rules to Strengthen Endangered Species Act

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Today, the Trump Administration announced new rules affirming scientific integrity and common sense in future Endangered Species Act (ESA) enforcement and implementation. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) made the following statement in response: “These common-sense rules will aid in bringing the ESA into the 21st century. They will ensure federal…

House Passes Resolutions to Unleash American Energy Resources in Alaska and Wyoming

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three Congressional Review Act resolutions that reopen millions of acres of resource-rich land in Alaska and Wyoming locked up by the Biden administration. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “This week’s votes in the House reestablished access to vital tracts of…