House Natural Resources Committee
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Recent News About House Natural Resources Committee
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Committee Members Visit California to Witness Water Storage Challenges, Community Impacts
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and other members of Congress on field tours and a hearing to learn more about the ongoing water issues in California and how they have impacted local communities.
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Republicans to Visit Fresno to Discuss Water Storage Challenges, Impact on Local Communities **Media Advisory**
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and U.S. Reps. David Valadao (R-Calif.) and John Duarte (R-Calif.) are hosting members for a field hearing and site visits to examine California’s continued water storage issues and their impact on local communities.
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Republicans Announce Oversight Hearing to Hold Secretary Haaland Accountable
House Committee on Natural Resources announced an oversight hearing during which U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland will testify before the committee for the first time since June 2021
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House Republicans Fulfill Promises, Deliver Lower Energy Costs for Every American
U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, upholding Republicans' Commitment to America and to an economy that’s strong.
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Committee Discusses Challenges, Opportunities for Improving Tribal Health Care
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the challenges and opportunities for improving health care delivery in tribal communities.
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Committee Republicans Champion Outdoor Recreation Legislation to Explore America's Public Lands
Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on eight bills promoting recreational activities and public land access for every American.
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Republicans Investigate Increased Water Storage Needs
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on long-term drought and water storage issues in the West, and potential solutions to the ongoing issues.
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Westerman Touts H.R. 1 During House Floor Debate
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.
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Top Republicans Slam Biden Administration for Obstructing American Energy Production, Pushing Radical Climate Agenda
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) led a letter raising concerns over the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to obstruct American energy production and implement its climate agenda.
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Chairman Westerman Testifies in Support of the Lower Energy Costs Act
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
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Committee Continues Investigating Onshore Leasing Actions, Despite Ongoing Silence from Biden Administration
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led all committee Republicans in a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, once again asking for transparency on the administration’s actions on onshore oil and gas development. In part, the members wrote:
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Committee Explores Bipartisan Solutions for Tribal Autonomy
The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on two bills to increase tribal authority and control over their lands. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
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Republicans Start Comprehensive Look at Bringing Endangered Species Act Into 21st Century
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing that started the examination of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including any improvements that can be made to help species, habitat and people. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) issued the following statement in response:
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Commonsense Wildfire Solutions Start With Active Management
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing promoting solutions to address the catastrophic wildfires that plague American forests. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response:
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Biden Takes Sweeping Federal Action Disregarding Local Communities
President Joe Biden held a so-called "Conservation in Action Summit," where he announced a unilateral decision to lock up massive amounts of new land and water. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) released the following statement in response:
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Committee Investigates Egregious Use of Taxpayer Funds
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)led a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director Martha Williams, seeking transparency and answers on the department's "ecogrief" workshops. In part, the members wrote:
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Westerman Joins Scalise in Introducing H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) introduced H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, along with Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) as original cosponsors, to tackle the energy crisis caused by President Joe Biden’s disastrous policies.
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Biden Administration Deals Hypocritical Blow to American Energy
Biden administration took yet another step in limiting future American energy production by further restricting development in Alaska's North Slope while approving a limited version of the Willow project.
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Republicans Promote Conservation With a Purpose
Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on promoting conservation with a purpose across America's federal lands and forests. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response
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House Republicans Unveil H.R. 1
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) released the following statements about H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act: