House Committee on Natural Resources GOP

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from House Natural Resources Republicans🎄

12/21/2022

A look back at the 117th Congress ⏪

12/20/2022

""I’ve always supported renewable energy solutions, but they have to actually work and not just virtue signal at the expense of the American taxpayer," Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., told Fox News Digital. "The Forest Service turning to EVs is the perfect example of the latter.""

The Forest Service is testing electric vehicles as the agency begins preparing to electrify its entire fleet to comply with an executive order President Biden signed.

12/19/2022

Mark your calendars and plan your trips because the National Park Service has announced its 2023 fee-free days!

On certain days each year, the National Park Service offers free admission to all national parks.

12/19/2022

Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the Biden administration's push for green energy, the impact on Americans, and reacts to the partnership with countries accused of child labor offenses for his green agenda.

12/15/2022

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in natural resources policy? Our office is accepting applications for spring semester internships! You can submit your application through our website below. ⬇️

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three Republican bills under suspension of the rules. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the follo...... Read more about House Advances Republican Bills Promoting Public Land Access, Tribal Sovereign...

12/14/2022

According to TransUnion's holiday shopping survey, 25% of consumers said they would opt for more practical gifts, such as gas cards.

Americans are hurting from soaring inflation and energy prices and Democrats' are looking the other way.

Shoppers are making fewer purchases, and at a discount, to combat higher prices this holiday season, several studies show.

12/09/2022

This week, Congressman Bruce Westerman, Representative Tom Tiffany, and Congressman Pete Stauber led a letter to congressional appropriators, requesting that any year-end funding package prohibit federal funding for the listing of the northern long-eared bat as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

Read the full release here: https://republicans-naturalresources.house.gov/newsroom/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=412699

12/07/2022

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost 81 years ago at
Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

12/05/2022

12/05/2022

Our office is accepting applications for spring semester internships!

If you are an undergraduate or graduate student interested in natural resources policy, you can submit an application through our website below ⬇️

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, inquiring into the agency's potential overreac...... Read more about Westerman Inquires Into Regulatory Overreach at Commerce Department

11/30/2022

Thanks to Democrats' failed policies, Americans will have the most expensive holidays on record.

11/29/2022

We are deeply saddened by the passing of committee member Donald McEachin.

Our prayers are with his family, loved ones, and staff as they mourn this tragic loss.

11/29/2022

ICYMI: Read Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne and Congressman Steve Scalise's latest op-ed on Republicans' plan to unleash American energy!

We are ready to reverse the Democrats’ costly climate policies.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

What are you thankful for this year?

11/22/2022

The VIP Act is about more than offering access to parks for veterans, gold start families, and military members. Read more Alex Lofgren’s legacy and how those eligible can get their pass today below.

Alexander Lofgren lived to help fellow veterans. A new law in his name will help him continue to do that long after his death.

11/22/2022

11/18/2022

Please join us in wishing Ranking Member Bruce Westerman a happy birthday!

11/17/2022

Take a look at today's average gas price for each grade of fuel across Oregon.

This administration's anti-American energy independence agenda is still delivering hard times at the pump. Our Republican-controlled Congress will fight this at every turn.

Visit https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=OR to see a county by county breakdown of gas prices across all of Oregon.

11/17/2022

11/16/2022

11/16/2022

Did you tune into today's markup?

If not, you can find all of our markups, hearings, and forums on YouTube. While you're there, be sure to subscribe!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY08wEbJ8fztRofQ9eZs0-g

11/15/2022

This year's Capitol Christmas tree is en route to DC from North Carolina!

Follow along to see where it's stopping next below🎄

Every year, a different National Forest provides a tree for the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season. Use the map below to follow this year‘s U.S. Capitol Christmas tree on its journey from the National Forests in North Carolina and see where it will stop along the way.

11/11/2022

Today, we stand united in respect and gratitude for all the brave men and women who have served our country.

11/10/2022

Tomorrow is National Park Service's final fee-free day of 2022!

Find a park near you and start planning your visit now ⬇️

America’s national parks are as unique and varied as the people who visit them. They are places for finding adventures. What’s your park? Time to find out.

11/09/2022

As Americans prepare for winter and energy prices skyrocket, Biden is only creating further instability and dependence on foreign adversaries for energy.

President Biden said coal plants across the country will be shutting down, arguing that it saves them a "hell of a lot of money" to shift to wind and solar.

11/08/2022

Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that Rep. Miller-Meeks's VIP Act will go into effect on Veterans Day!

Find more information on how to get your pass here: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm

11/07/2022

Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, inquiring into the agency's potential overreach of congressional authority and lack of proper rulemaking.

Read the full release here: https://republicans-naturalresources.house.gov/newsroom/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=412663

11/02/2022

11/01/2022

What do you think a giant Sequoia might say if they could talk? Let's find out through a series of "letters from a giant sequoia grove."

Hi Friends!
We even have Congressmen McCarthy, Westerman, and Peters talking about us! Here is a bit of what they've said: "...Giant Sequoias are wonders that must be seen to believe, and they have been symbols of American natural beauty for centuries.

Only 37,000 acres of Giant Sequoias exist in the world, all of which are in California. These iconic trees grow to be thousands of years old and are extremely fire-adapted under normal fire conditions. Their massive size and ancient history also mean they are indescribably important in providing Californians with clean air, clean water, an amazing wildlife habitat, and natural carbon storage."

Pretty impressive, eh? See ya 'round (the bark of our tree)!

Love from Brother Giant Sequoia

Watch for another letter from the grove next week on

10/31/2022

Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman sent a letter to Council for Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory, inquiring into the council's potential overreach of congressional authority and lack of proper rulemaking.

Read the full release here: https://republicans-naturalresources.house.gov/newsroom/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=412653

10/28/2022

From day one, Republicans will work to deliver a strong economy.

Here is how we are laying the groundwork to make that happen ↓

10/28/2022

10/27/2022

The result of the Biden admin's irresponsible energy policies?

American's energy costs are skyrocketing as we prepare for winter

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10/26/2022

Our Commitment to America ➡️ make America energy independent and reduce gas prices by:

🔴Maximize production of reliable, American-made energy

🔴Cut the permitting process time in half to reduce reliance on foreign countries, prevent rolling blackouts, and lower the cost of gas and utilities

10/26/2022

Last week, Congressman Bruce Westerman joined Congressman Mark Amodei, Congressman Ken Calvert and U.S. Representative Young Kim for stops to tour federal lands and resources in their home districts.

In Nevada, Westerman and Amodei heard about wildfire response in the state, the need for science-based forest management and the U.S. Navy's proposed Fallon Range Training Complex Modernization.

In California, Westerman and Calvert viewed the efforts to address deferred maintenance and public access restrictions in the Cleveland National Forest and participated in a roundtable to discuss permitting challenges communities face when developing infrastructure.

Also in California, Westerman and Kim viewed areas prone to wildfires and mudslides and participated in a roundtable to discuss how federal agencies and local communities can work together to improve community resiliency and mitigate wildfire risk long-term through proper resource management.

10/25/2022

Brea, CA – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39), who serves on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, hosted Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04) for a roundtable and tour of wildfire and mudslide prone areas with first responders on the front lines of pr...

10/25/2022

"The only thing standing in the way of that is inaction by our federal government and in some cases, the federal government actively preventing energy production from taking place."

Read more from Rep. Yvette Herrell ⬇️

Instead of weakening our national security and empowering our enemies through policy mistakes, I as your member of Congress have been committed to empowering domestic energy producers here in New Mex…

10/24/2022