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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:
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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.