Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held its member day hearing, giving members of Congress the opportunity to testify before the committee on issues of importance to them and their districts. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:

"The Issues in the House Committee on Natural Resources touch every community in the United States. It's important to open the doors of this committee to all members and to learn more about the natural resources issues they're addressing back home in their districts. We heard from members about issues that are important to their constituents, such as reforming the Endangered Species Act, supporting domestic mining and establishing a memorial honoring law enforcement, to name a few. Today's hearing is part of the Committee’s ongoing work to serve every corner of our country."

Background

House rules require each standing committee to hold a member day hearing during the first session of the 119th Congress to hear testimony from members on proposed legislation within the committee’s jurisdiction.

Members were invited to testify on issues within the committee’s jurisdiction or topics of importance to them and their constituents. The invitation to testify was extended to all members of the House of Representatives. 

Today's hearing included six members from districts across the country who spoke on natural resources issues affecting their constituents. 

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