House Natural Resources Committee
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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:
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House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) have sent letters to several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Council on Environmental Quality. The letters request documentation on how these agencies plan to comply with rulemaking guidance following the recent Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright...
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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills aimed at modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA), limiting federal overreach in state water rights, and reauthorizing key programs for wildlife and ecosystem health. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) commented:
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Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on six bills related to modernizing broadband development on federal lands and supporting important historical sites. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five bills from the House Committee on Natural Resources. These include measures to protect an underwater forest off the coast of Alabama, reauthorize programs conserving the Long Island Sound, and promote self-determination for American Samoa.
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House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) have initiated an investigation into alleged misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). In a letter addressed to Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Director Tony Dearman, they expressed concerns about how these allegations were handled.
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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, explicitly overruling Chevron and reducing the authority of federal agencies while reinforcing Congress's Article I legislative authority. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued a statement in response to the ruling.
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Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened to discuss four bills related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The proposed legislation addresses issues ranging from speed regulations for vessels to updates in fisheries data collection. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) provided a statement on the matter:
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Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands conducted a legislative hearing on six bills addressing significant land issues in local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) provided a statement regarding the session: "Local land managers are the best stewards of the land, and the Subcommittee on Federal Lands has worked tirelessly to ensure the perspectives of rural communities are included in both the decision-making process and the subsequent management of our federal lands. Today’s bills continue ensuring local communities are not sidelined by the federal...
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Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act.
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The House Committee on Natural Resources today held a full committee markup and favorably reported the Fix Our Forests Act. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued a statement in response to the legislation's progress.
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The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs convened today to discuss two bills aimed at clarifying the Secretary of the Interior's authority to place land into trust. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) provided a statement on the matter:
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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.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland and Designated Agency Ethics Official Heather Gottry. The letter continues the committee’s oversight of Secretary Haaland's potential conflicts of interest regarding Somah Haaland's involvement with the Pueblo Action Alliance (PAA) and the organization’s advocacy before DOI. In part, the members wrote:
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The United States Forest Service (USFS) has proposed new regulations that could complicate efforts to manage wildfire risks and forest health. In response, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued a statement criticizing the proposal.
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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) introduced the Fix Our Forests Act, a comprehensive, bipartisan bill aimed at restoring forest health, increasing resiliency to catastrophic wildfires, and protecting communities.
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Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) led members and committee staff on site visits to view essential mining infrastructure in Wyoming this week.
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The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs convened an oversight hearing today to address significant gaps in data collection that hinder effective and coordinated federal policy for U.S. territories. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) commented on the issue, stating, "Data gaps make it challenging to efficiently plan and implement policy. Inaccurate or unavailable data increases the risk of government waste. It also creates barriers for local communities from accessing critical federal programs and opportunities. Quality and robust data, on the other hand,...
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The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations convened today to address concerns regarding President Joe Biden's border policies and their impact on National Park Service (NPS) property and the surrounding community in New York City. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued a statement criticizing the administration's approach:
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The House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup today and favorably reported nine bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) commented on the session, stating: "From modernizing the critical mineral list to bipartisan support for a clean and healthy Long Island Sound, House Committee on Natural Resources members are advancing responsible solutions to problems facing Americans. The nine bills we passed today are a product of diligent work from my colleagues, and I look forward to moving these bills further through the legislative process."