House Committee on Natural Resources GOP

09/30/2023

"House Republicans know that fueling the future requires an all-of-the-above energy approach. Reliable, affordable energy is not a luxury."

Read more Speaker Kevin McCarthy's recent op-ed on the GOP's energy solutions here:

In Washington, you often hear that policy change can’t happen in a divided government. But on energy, House Republicans continue to prove this wrong.

09/30/2023

"To make matters worse, Park Service officials told me the administration is short-cutting the National Environmental Policy Act to build migrant camps. NEPA has stood in the way of critical infrastructure projects, forest management to prevent wildfires and domestic energy production. But the Biden administration is attempting to skirt the red tape and silently declare a national emergency for a disaster it created. These actions show that President Biden would rather do anything than secure the border."

Read more from Congressman Bruce Westerman:

Officials plan to house migrants at the Gateway National Recreation Area.

09/28/2023

“Even New York Democrats have joined a lawsuit stopping the Biden administration.”

Listen to Congressman Bruce Westerman's comments on the admin’s disastrous decision to use NPS lands to house illegal migrants ↓

09/15/2023

ICYMI: This week our Endangered Species Act Working Group held a forum alongside Congressional Western Caucus to learn more about the impacts of the Endangered Species Act.

You can watch our whole forum here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GYsBXnCU4

You can learn more about our working group here: https://naturalresources.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=414838

This week, the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Congressional Western Caucus hosted a forum to discuss the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and hear from witnesses from across America.

09/12/2023

"Rooted in bureaucratic inefficiencies, rigid regulations and frivolous litigation, the intensifying cycle of tree deaths and the amplifying intensity of wildfires is eerily similar to the issues we face with California water. Just as politics and partisan divides have too often overshadowed common-sense solutions for our waterways, they’ve also hamstrung our efforts to combat wildfires effectively. Parallels between the bureaucratic obstacles in forest and water management underline the urgent need for streamlined decision-making, especially when it comes to forest management."

Read more from Congressman David G. Valadao⬇️

A few weeks ago, under Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome, I joined my congressional colleagues on the House Committee on Natural Resources for a field hearing on wildfires and forest management.

09/11/2023

Today, we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We will never forget those innocent lives lost 22 years ago.

09/06/2023

I’m grateful to sand and gravel operators, like Arrowhead Excavating, for shaping our landscapes and building our future. Operations like these provide us the foundation for growth and economic development in our communities.

09/05/2023

09/05/2023

Last month Congressman Bruce Westerman led a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to the Indo-Pacific to hear from leaders about issues facing the region & China's growing influence in the region.

Here's where they traveled:

In Guam, the CODEL met with government officials from different islands to hear about the importance of the U.S. relationship to the region during a field hearing.

The CODEL then traveled to Palau, where they met with President Surangel Whipps Jr. to reinforce the U.S. commitment's to a strong relationship with the nation.

In the Federated States of Micronesia they met with top-ranking officials in the Micronesian government to learn more about the challenges facing the FSM.

Finally, the CODEL was in the Marshall Islands, where they met with President David Kabua and top government officials to discuss the importance of U.S.-RMI relations. Members also spent time with U.S. military members stationed there.

Due to their proximity to the state the CODEL visited Lahaina, Hawaii on the island of Maui to survey the damage from last months devastating wildfires. Members met the Hawaii Congressional Delegation & Governor Josh Green to discuss what the federal government can do for the state.

To learn more about all of our travels throughout the Indo-Pacific click here: https://bit.ly/45XhItl

09/04/2023

Trying to enjoy one final great day of summer this Labor Day? Get out and enjoy one of our treasured national parks or forests! Find a park near you here: https://findyourpark.com

08/30/2023

Our field hearing last week, about the role America's allies and territories play in securing peace, was exceptionally informative and productive. Thank you to all those who attended and testified!

08/25/2023

America can and must do more to curtail Communist Chinese aggression.

This week, I joined the House Committee on Natural Resources in Guam to strengthen and maintain our friendships in the Pacific Islands.

We can have peace, but it requires American strength, a secure border, and energy independence. 🇺🇸🇬🇺

08/25/2023

Earlier this week, Chairman Bruce Westerman, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, Congressman Doug Lamborn, Representative Tom Tiffany, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Congressman James C. Moylan and Rep. Harriet Hageman held a field hearing in Guam highlighting the aggressive actions of the People’s Republic of China and underscoring the importance of a strong U.S. military presence in the region.

You can watch the full hearing below:
ww.youtube.com/watch?v=xOsFe7cfGgs

08/25/2023

08/15/2023

08/14/2023

Last Friday, we hosted the committee's first outdoor hearing in Yosemite National Park! We had a great lineup of witnesses talking about forest management issues that quite literally are close to home here in California.

Watch the full hearing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKkXUIqYG8

08/14/2023

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08/14/2023

Honored to be a part of the House Committee on Natural Resources GOP first outdoor hearing right in our own back yard - Yosemite.

07/27/2023

Today, I was pleased to see the passage of H.R. 4141, the "Broadband for Americans through Responsible Streamlining Act" (BARS Act) out of the House Committee on Natural Resources. Across the nation, 42 million Americans cannot access broadband. The BARS Act will help expediate review of these projects on federal lands where communication facilities and lines already exist. Expanding broadband access to rural areas will help ensure reliable connectivity, telehealth access, and educational opportunities for Idahoans into the future. Read more here: https://fulcher.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E7215C18-1899-4383-8D33-CCD1500BAF40

07/26/2023

I’m proud to join my colleagues in opposing a U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed rule banning lead ammunition and fishing tackle. Thank you, Congressman Bruce Westerman and House Committee on Natural Resources GOP for your leadership.

07/25/2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Western Caucus and House Committee on Natural Resources launched an Endangered Species Act Working Group. The Working Group will seek to examine how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is being implemented by federal agencies, the practical impacts on the A...

07/25/2023

07/24/2023

Last week, we held a field hearing in Arizona highlighting the importance of securing hardrock and critical mineral supply chains with Rep. Paul Gosar, Representative Mike Collins, Congressman Andy Biggs, Congressman Juan Ciscomani, Rep. Eli Crane, and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko. Prior to the hearing, members toured the El Mirage CEMEX facility where they highlighted their aggregate mining facility and discussed the work they’re doing to limit environmental impacts and produce gravel for projects in Phoenix and the surrounding area. You can catch the full hearing here: https://bit.ly/3KgGLz9

07/13/2023

This morning, Congressman Bruce Westerman and Rep. Blake Moore met with Medal of Honor recipients Master Chief Britt Slabinkski, U.S. Navy, Ret. and Lt. Col. William Swenson, U.S. Army prior to a hearing on legislation that would create the National Medal of Honor Monument on the National Mall.

07/04/2023

How are you celebrating this year?

06/29/2023

06/28/2023

Earlier this week, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman, Congressman Cliff Bentz, along with Energy & Commerce Committee Republicans Chair Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Congressional Western Caucus Chair Rep. Dan Newhouse, and Representative Mike Collins were in Washington to tour the Ice Harbor Dam on the Snake River.

Following the tour, members participated in a field hearing on environmentalists’ efforts to destroy navigation, transportation, and access to reliable power.

Watch the field hearing here: https://youtu.be/CT9in92qC0c

06/21/2023

"Republican leaders on the House Natural Resources Committee are probing the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) over the high-profile eco group's relationship with foreign donors as part of a broader investigation."

EXCLUSIVE: Top Republicans on a key House committee are probing a conservation and environmental group that is active in pushing green energy policies over its foreign funding.

06/20/2023

ICYMI: "We must equip ourselves and our allies in the Indo-Pacific with the tools necessary to push back against the People’s Republic of China’s growing threat. The House Committee on Natural Resources and our new Indo-Pacific Task Force stand ready to do just that."

The People’s Republic of China’s growing provocation and influence across the globe demands our attention. From social media propaganda and malicious cyber-attacks to aggression in the South China …

06/20/2023

Hearing to talk about the Snake River Dams.

06/20/2023

06/14/2023

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from House Natural Resources Republicans🎄