United States House Committee On Natural Resources
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Recent News About United States House Committee On Natural Resources
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Subcommittee discusses bills on public lands management
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands recently conducted a legislative hearing to discuss nine bills, focusing on various issues including grazing flexibility, federal estate reduction, domestic energy production, local law enforcement support, and...
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Subcommittee reviews bills supporting domestic mineral production and land appeals process
The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources convened a legislative hearing to discuss four bills aimed at enhancing domestic mineral production, expediting land appeals processes, and facilitating a land transfer for the Crow Tribe of Montana.
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House passes CLEAN Act to support geothermal energy development
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill from the House Committee on Natural Resources aimed at boosting domestic energy production and advancing geothermal energy development in the United States.
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Westerman supports CLEAN Act for boosting geothermal energy
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman testified before the House Committee on Rules, advocating for H.R. 1449, known as the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act or CLEAN Act.
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House passes bills to promote mineral production and geothermal energy
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed two bills from the House Committee on Natural Resources aimed at reducing regulatory hurdles and promoting mineral and energy development in the United States.
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Westerman supports bills promoting energy development and critical mineral consistency
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman recently presented testimony to the House Committee on Rules regarding two legislative proposals aimed at streamlining regulations and bolstering domestic energy production.
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Committee criticizes BLM over Arctic Refuge lease plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have released the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s (ANWR) second lease sale.
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House committee questions USFWS over failed foreign law enforcement action
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar addressed a letter to Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz and U.S. Fish and...
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Westerman leads investigation into foreign influences behind Union Station protests
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar have initiated a probe into the protests at Union Station, Washington D.C., on July 24, 2024.
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Red-cockaded woodpecker downlisted; Westerman calls for continued conservation action
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced the downlisting of the red-cockaded woodpecker from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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House committee investigates NY officials over migrant camp lease renewal
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar have addressed a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This letter is part of an ongoing investigation into the migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field, located on national park property.
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House Committee seeks answers over Minnesota mineral lease cancellations
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman, along with Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar, have taken further steps in their investigation into the cancellation of mineral leases in Minnesota's Superior National Forest. They addressed a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning, expressing concerns over the decision to withdraw 225,504 acres from mineral exploration.
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House committee addresses Oregon's longstanding water challenges
The House Committee on Natural Resources convened a field hearing in Redmond, Oregon, to discuss solutions for the state's water issues. The meeting aimed to address the challenges posed by drought and federal regulations affecting water allocation.
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Subcommittee reviews Puerto Rico's ongoing energy crisis amid absent federal officials
The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs conducted an oversight hearing today to address Puerto Rico's ongoing challenges with its electric grid and access to reliable, affordable energy. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) expressed her disappointment over the absence of Biden-Harris administration officials at the hearing.
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House passes bipartisan act aimed at improving forest management
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 8790, known as the Fix Our Forests Act. This bipartisan legislation, sponsored by House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.), aims to promote active forest management in the United States and protect rural communities located in the wildland-urban interface.
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House passes bills supporting energy production and environmental conservation
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed 13 bills from the House Committee on Natural Resources, focusing on areas such as geothermal energy production, coastal resiliency efforts, and forest management in the Tahoe Basin. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) commented on the legislative activity:
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Legislation introduced for securing federal borderlands from illegal immigration
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) introduced the Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act to secure federal border lands and protect public lands from the effects of illegal immigration.
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Committee advances slate of legislation including blocking NOAA speed rule
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported 16 bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman issued the following statement in response:
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House committees seek further documentation regarding Haskell University misconduct
This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), and Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-Utah) led a follow-up letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland requesting additional information about reports of widespread misconduct and abuse at Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU). In part, the members wrote:
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Federal Lands Subcommittee reviews bills on parks access and environmental restoration
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on eight bills addressing various priorities, including park access for Gold Star next-of-kin family members, restoration activities around Lake Tahoe, and support for hydroelectric projects. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement: