Today, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced a series of actions which will help end the previous administration’s sanctions on Alaskan energy production and restore American energy dominance. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today is a momentous day for Alaska and the United… Read more »
Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2025.
"On behalf of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), I want to express our appreciation for your efforts to review and update the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The legislation is an important first step to ensuring that… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement on the passing of former chairman and ranking member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.):
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Grijalva, a true public servant with a passion and love for the Natural… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on the Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
"The Democrats’ border invasion under Joe Biden led to significant environmental damage on federal borderlands, including millions of pounds of trash, illegal… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S.J. Res. 11 to nullify a Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) rule that placed an unnecessary burden on offshore energy producers. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today we took another step toward rolling back the Biden administration’s draconian… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2025 to make critical reforms to the ESA. Westerman issued the following statement in response:
"The Endangered Species Act has consistently failed to achieve its intended goals and has been warped by decades of radical environmental litigation into… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs conducted an oversight hearing regarding the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs' efforts in the Pacific territories to promote economic prosperity and safeguard U.S. national security. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“It is more important than ever for us… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the failures of the Endangered Species Act's (ESA) provisions relating to experimental populations of listed species that have been reintroduced, like gray wolves and grizzly bears. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response:
"For years, ranchers in my great state of… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of S.J. Res. 11, which will nullify a rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) relating to the "Protection of Marine Archeological Resources."
Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared.
Thank you for the opportunity to… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
“As Chair of the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, I’m committed to working with my colleagues to reform… Read more »
