House Natural Resources Committee
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Recent News About House Natural Resources Committee
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Trump opens Pacific Marine Monument to commercial fishing
Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that allows commercial fishing within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, from 50 to 200 nautical miles within its boundaries.
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House Committee advances nine resource management bills
The House Committee on Natural Resources recently conducted a full committee markup, successfully advancing nine bills.
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Subcommittee reviews legislation for habitat management and taxpayer efficiency
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened to discuss four legislative measures focusing on habitat management and fiscal efficiency.
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Executive orders signed to support American coal industry
President Donald Trump has signed four executive orders aimed at bolstering the American coal industry, directing the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Energy to reduce federal regulations.
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DOI issues order to keep national parks open and accessible
This week, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued a secretarial order aimed at keeping national parks open and accessible to the public.
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House Committee on Natural Resources holds field hearing on tribal voices in Oklahoma
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources convened its inaugural field hearing of the 119th Congress in Oklahoma City, drawing participation from 12 members of Congress.
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Subcommittee discusses economic impacts of U.S. energy production policies
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations conducted a hearing concerning the United States' domestic energy resources and the economic impacts of energy exploration and production.
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Investigation sought into allegations of misconduct at Bureau of Indian Education schools
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman and House Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg have called for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into misconduct at Bureau of Indian Education...
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Congress reviews bills on wildlife management reform
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries recently convened to discuss legislative reforms impacting wildlife management.
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Trump signs executive order to boost US mineral production
President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order (EO) aimed at boosting domestic mineral production.
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Trump administration moves to boost Alaskan energy production
The U.S. Department of the Interior, led by Secretary Doug Burgum, has announced measures to reverse previous restrictions on Alaskan energy production set by the Biden administration.
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Westerman pays tribute to late Rep. Grijalva's service
Today, Bruce Westerman, the Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, expressed his condolences following the death of U.S. Representative Raúl M. Grijalva.
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House Committee introduces amendments act aimed at reforming endangered species legislation
The introduction of the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2025 by House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman has garnered a variety of responses from organizations across different sectors.
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Subcommittee discusses FLASH Act for federal border land security
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands convened to discuss the Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act.
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House votes to repeal BOEM rule affecting offshore energy production
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved S.J. Res. 11, a resolution aimed at nullifying a Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) rule that critics argue imposes unnecessary burdens on offshore energy producers.
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House committee chairman introduces bill for Endangered Species Act reforms
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman has introduced the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2025, aiming to reform the current ESA framework.
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Hearing examines US strategy on Pacific territories amid growing regional tensions
The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing to discuss the Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs' (OIA) efforts in the Pacific territories.
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Subcommittee reviews ESA's impact on ranchers amid predator population concerns
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations convened to discuss the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and its provisions concerning experimental populations of reintroduced species, such as gray wolves and grizzly bears.
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Westerman supports resolution against BOEM's marine archaeology protection rule
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman testified before the House Committee on Rules to support S.J. Res. 11, a resolution aimed at nullifying a rule by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
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Congressional oversight sought for wildlife management laws
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened today to discuss the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA).