House Natural Resources Committee
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Recent News About House Natural Resources Committee
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The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a modernization initiative for national parks, aimed at improving visitor access and affordability as part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
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The House Committee on Natural Resources conducted a full committee markup of eight bipartisan bills, including three aimed at reforming the permitting process for energy and infrastructure projects.
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The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs convened a legislative hearing to review four bills focused on tribal sovereignty and the federal government's trust responsibilities to tribal nations.
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The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened a legislative hearing to review four bipartisan bills aimed at updating fisheries management, addressing illegal foreign fishing, and improving water storage infrastructure.
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The Trump Administration has introduced new rules aimed at updating the enforcement and implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved three Congressional Review Act resolutions aimed at reopening land in Alaska and Wyoming for energy development.
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced two upcoming lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska’s Cook Inlet.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the United States Geological Survey (USGS), has released its final 2025 List of Critical Minerals.
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The Trump administration has announced several measures aimed at expanding Alaska’s energy resources and improving public health and safety.
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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter with eight other members to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Bill Nelson, Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council Chair Mathew Blum, Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory, and U.S. General Services Administrator Robin Carnahan, requesting the withdrawal of a proposed federal acquisition regulation related to disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risk. In part, the...
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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Deb Haaland and National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams requesting an immediate investigation into the destructive protests on July 24 on the National Mall, Columbus Circle, and other NPS property in the D.C. area. The members wrote:
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The Subcommittee on Federal Lands convened today to discuss six legislative bills aimed at establishing a new national park in Wisconsin, addressing broadband infrastructure permitting, and encouraging state park visitation. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) commented on the legislative agenda:
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Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs convened to discuss four legislative bills aimed at enhancing the Indian Healthcare Service (IHS) and facilitating land transfers back to Alaska Native village corporations. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) provided her perspective on the matter:
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House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) has called for immediate action from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to provide essential resources to the U.S. Park Police (USPP). In a letter addressed to DOI Secretary Deb Haaland, Westerman urged for swift support in response to recent destructive and violent protests occurring on National Park Service (NPS) property in Washington, D.C.
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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries conducted a legislative hearing on 12 bills concerning Indian water rights and settlements. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) commented on the proceedings:
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The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources convened today to deliberate on four bills concerning energy production on federal lands and waters. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) provided a statement emphasizing the importance of bolstering domestic energy production to meet rising global demand.
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7377, the Royalty Resiliency Act, with overwhelming bipartisan support. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
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Nearly 100 days have passed since the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The bill now awaits Senate approval before it can be sent to the president's desk.
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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter with 54 other members to Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Shalanda Young and Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Administrator Richard Revesz, expressing concerns with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) pending North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter asks OMB and OIRA to return the rule to NOAA for further input and review. In part, the members wrote:
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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) led a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams, calling for the immediate closure of the migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field. The letter stated: