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U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Press Releases

33 Press Releases
  • Published on May 21, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Cultivating Care for Tribal Lands and Communities

    Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills focused on tribal stewardship, tribal sovereignty, public safety and improving access to health care services in Indian Country. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Improving Water Delivery for Western America

    Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held an oversight hearing on the federal procurement and permitting process for Bureau of Reclamation projects. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response …

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  • Published on May 20, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Radical NGOs Abuse Laws Designed to Save Legitimate Plaintiffs Money

    Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing examining how radical environmental groups have abused statutes intended to combat federal overreach to siphon taxpayer dollars into their coffers. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R- …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    House Advances Legislation to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, Promote Commonsense Land Management

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to authorize a patriotic tribute in Utah, raise revenue for North Dakota’s public schools, and more. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Members of …

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  • Published on May 14, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Committee Advances Legislation to Strengthen Rural Economies Across the Country

    Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported six bills that will increase prosperity and well-being in rural communities across the country. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Today, the …

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  • Published on May 13, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Burgum, Committee Working Together to Unleash American Energy

    Today, Secretary Doug Burgum testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Department of the Interior (DOI). Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in …

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  • Published on May 12, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Restoring the Western Way of Life and Multiple-Use Land Management

    Today, the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the rescission of the Biden administration’s onerous so-called “Public Lands Rule” (Rule). Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response …

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  • Published on May 11, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Unleashing Tribal Energy Resources

    Today, the Department of the Interior announced a Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (TERA) with the Southern Ute Tribe in southwest Colorado. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today’s historic agreement …

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  • Published on April 29, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Powering the 21st Century with American Copper

    Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the role of copper in U.S. economic strength, national security and energy. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: “ …

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  • Published on April 29, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Evaluating Water Supply Solutions and Strengthening Local Voices

    Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills to provide solutions to declining water supplies in Western communities and formalize input from local water contractors. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman ( …

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  • Published on April 28, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    President Trump Signs Legislation to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban

    This week, President Donald Trump signed H.J. Res. 140 into law. The resolution was led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The resolution overturns the Biden administration’ …

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  • Published on April 23, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    House Passes Legislation to Unleash Geothermal Energy

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5587, the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.). The bill clarifies the permitting process for geothermal energy projects on non-federal lands. “ …

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  • Published on April 22, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

    Expanding Accessibility at National Parks and on Public Lands

    Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on the implementation of the accessibility framework enacted by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The hearing examined the progress of the law’s …

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