United States House Committee On Natural Resources
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The House Committee on Natural Resources conducted an oversight hearing today, focusing on the environmental agenda of President Joe Biden’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the agency's Fiscal Year 2025 budget request. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) responded to the hearing with a critical statement: "The extremists in the Biden administration converted a once small and narrowly focused agency into an unchecked political leviathan that's weaseled its way into every corner of American life. President Biden has deputized the most extreme members of his...
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The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing today to review the Fiscal Year 2025 budget request for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the National Park Service (NPS). In response to the budget request, Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) stated, "To no surprise, President Biden’s FY25 budget request caters to green lobby radicals, fails to address the environmental degradation from illegal immigration, and puts the American people on the back burner. Americans depend on access to federal lands for their way of life, and it’s time that this...
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The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a field hearing in Hayward, Wisconsin, underscoring the significance of federal land access for outdoor enthusiasts. The hearing was chaired by Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), who emphasized the cultural importance of outdoor sports such as hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting in Wisconsin's heritage.
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The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee convened to discuss the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, and Office of Insular Affairs. Subcommittee Chairman Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) expressed concerns about the budget allocations, stating, "The President’s budget continues to focus on conservation and climate change programs that can limit tribal access to natural resource development on tribal lands, fails to prioritize proper health services provided through the IHS, and is less than...
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The House Committee on Natural Resources is continuing its investigation into the use of 30x30 initiative funds allocated by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). Committee members have expressed their frustration with CEQ's lack of response to previous oversight requests. A letter addressed to CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory highlights the committee's determination to ensure transparency in the use of public funds for the 30x30 initiative:
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2925, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, a move that aims to reaffirm decades of mining law and precedent to provide certainty for America's mineral producers. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.). House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) commented on the significance of this act, highlighting the importance of domestic mineral production:
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The House Committee on Natural Resources advanced three bills during a full committee markup. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) expressed the wide range of legislative priorities addressed by the bills and praised the bipartisan effort behind them.
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House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) has led a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Martha Williams and National Park Service (NPS) Director Charles Sams, seeking additional information regarding the translocation of grizzly bears in the state of Washington. The letter expressed concerns about the impact of reintroducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades ecosystem despite opposition from local communities and stakeholders.The Committee raised issues with the Grizzly Bear Rule and related Final Environmental Impact...
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In a recent field hearing hosted by Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz and U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, the topic of gray wolf population and the need for its removal from the endangered species list was brought to the forefront.Chairman Bentz emphasized the impact of wolves on wildlife and livestock, questioning the necessity of their continued protection. He highlighted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's acknowledgment that there is no imminent risk of quasi extinction for the gray wolf, prompting a discussion on the appropriate management...
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House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) criticized President Biden's expansion of national monuments without local input, stating, "President Biden is no stranger to bureaucratic overreaches and ignoring the will of the people. Each time his administration makes an announcement to lock up more of our federal lands it comes without local input or support. The communities affected by today's announcement were kept squarely in the dark. President Biden’s Antiquities Act abuses and radical 30x30 agenda must come to an end so management decisions...
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6285, a House Committee on Natural Resources bill that will support energy resource development in Alaska. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) expressed his support for the bill by stating, "As President Biden continues to wage war on domestic energy production, House Republicans are fighting back with solutions to unleash our abundant natural resources. With this bipartisan bill, we’re reversing Biden's disastrous rule that would limit energy production in Alaska and putting Alaskan...
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U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland faced tough questioning today as she testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on the Biden administration's Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) expressed deep concern, stating, "America is in jeopardy, and we need to take immediate action. Congress holds the power of the purse, and we will not just rubber stamp an administration that completely disregards oversight authorities and the communities most impacted by their decisions."Westerman highlighted the...
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House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) criticized the White House Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) new National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule, stating, "CEQ is taking an imperfect process and somehow making it worse...This new rule will only serve as another win for our adversaries as the Biden administration continues making it virtually impossible to develop our abundant domestic resources." Westerman expressed concerns that the rule will lead to increased litigation and project delays, hindering progress on crucial new...
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The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs convened a legislative hearing today to discuss two bills aimed at improving tribal health care services and addressing discrepancies in means-tested benefits for Alaska Natives. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) emphasized the significance of these bills, stating, "While both of today’s bills are technical and provide seemingly small fixes to longstanding programs, they will enable changes that will provide great value to individuals that utilize these programs. Often, Congress can be perceived as only focusing on...
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The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations convened today for an oversight hearing focusing on the growing influence of extreme activist groups within the Department of the Interior during the Biden administration. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) expressed concerns, stating, “In Joe Biden’s Administration, extreme environmental activist groups have taken over the Department of the Interior. Their radical agendas, improperly developed in concert with Biden Administration officials, ignore the needs of local communities and put our national security at risk.”...
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Washington, D.C. - In response to the recent legislative developments in the U.S. House of Representatives concerning natural resource management, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) expressed strong criticism towards the Biden administration's environmental policies. Westerman highlighted the detrimental impact of these policies on federal lands and communities that rely on them.Westerman emphasized the importance of the House's efforts in combating what he described as burdensome and misguided policies from the Biden administration. He...
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House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) passionately advocated for rural communities, domestic energy production, and public land access during his recent testimony before the House Committee on Rules. Westerman highlighted the importance of several bills aimed at advancing these causes, including H.R. 615, H.R. 764, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6285.In his testimony, Westerman emphasized the need to reverse restrictions imposed by the Biden administration, such as lead bans affecting hunting and fishing opportunities in...
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Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) oil and gas leasing regulations that will increase and create new regulatory fees and stifle energy development.House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) criticized the Biden administration's move, stating, "The Biden administration will stop at nothing to make American energy more expensive and more difficult to access in their tireless quest to chase unattainable campaign promises and undefined climate goals."...
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved 12 bipartisan bills focused on various aspects of outdoor recreation, conservation, and support for tribes and territories. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) expressed his gratitude towards his colleagues for their efforts in crafting these bills, stating, "The bills passed in the House this week represent the product of extensive bipartisan work by my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and deliver commonsense solutions for Americans across the country and around the globe."Among the bills passed, H.R. 524,...
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The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs recently convened to discuss the promotion of affordable and reliable energy sources for United States territories. During the oversight hearing, Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) emphasized the importance of allowing territories to choose energy resources that meet their specific needs. Hageman stated, "Congress must ensure that territories are able to utilize the energy resources that best suit their specific needs and desires."Highlighting the concerns over the current energy prioritization, Hageman criticized...