This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Governor Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) as secretary of the Department of the Interior. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:

"Congratulations to Governor Burgum on his confirmation as Secretary of the Interior. I look forward to working with him and President Trump to undo the damage caused by the previous administration’s radical eco-agenda, unleash American energy dominance and wisely steward America's rich natural resources to strengthen our great nation."