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What They Are Saying: The Trillion Trees Act
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Apr 22, 2021 - This week, more than 75 bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Trillion Trees Act. "Trees are a magical gift to America’s landscape. Our ships, rail lines, and early air and autos came of age from the wood of our trees. They built our housing for generations, and educated vast population... More

Westerman Statement on The Green New Deal
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Apr 20, 2021 - Today, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the Green New Deal. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement: "The Green New Deal is political environmentalism at its worst. It's a partisan sideshow that... More

What They Are Saying: The American Critical Mineral Independence Act
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Apr 19, 2021 - Last week, 13 House Republicans introduced the American Critical Mineral Independence Act. "Minerals and metals are the building blocks for everything from infrastructure and health care to national defense, clean energy and electric vehicles, necessitating a reliable domestic supply chain. Unfortunately, a lack of acc... More

Westerman Leads Bipartisan Introduction of The Trillion Trees Act
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Apr 19, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) was joined by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), House Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-Penn.), House Committee on Appropriations Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-Texas), House Committee on Energ... More

Energy Industry Workers Share Their Experiences with President Biden's Policies
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Apr 16, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Republican members hosted a virtual forum entitled, "Where Are The Jobs?" This forum featured witnesses from the members' districts who have been impacted by the Biden administration's executive orders on energy, and who are still awaiting the green jobs they were promised. W... More

House Republicans Invest in America's Energy Future
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Apr 16, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on... More

What They Are Saying: The BUILDER Act
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Apr 15, 2021 - This week, 22 Republican members introduced the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Review (BUILDER) Act. "ARA strongly supports this effort to codify necessary NEPA reforms in order to help speed up the approval process for much-needed infrastructure projects for the benefit of t... More

The Consequences of President Biden's Executive Orders
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Apr 15, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a special order on the House floor, where members showcased the real-world consequences of the Biden administration's energy and natural resources policies. Members also highlighted constituents from their districts who have lost th... More

House Republicans Introduce Bill to Modernize Infrastructure Project Reviews, Cut Costs, Rebuild America
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Apr 14, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined U.S. Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.), Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), House Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member Glenn 'GT' Thomp... More

Committee Republicans Seek Guidance, Transparency on 30 by 30 Initiative
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Apr 14, 2021 - Today, all Republican members of the House Committee on Natural Resources sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Debra Haaland, seeking critical information regarding the Biden administration's proposed 30 by 30 initiative. In part, the members wrote: "DOI hosted an engagement session with the purpo... More

Committee Republicans Call Out Democrats for Trying to Shutter Critical Mining Projects
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Apr 13, 2021 - Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a subcommittee hearing on H.R. 1884, the Save Oak Flat Act. This legislation, sponsored by Committee Chair Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), would prevent any mineral development in the Oak Flat area and repeal a land exchange that was previously enacted by Congress and signe... More

Westerman Requests Transparency in Committee Budget Process
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Apr 6, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) sent a letter to Chair Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) requesting that the committee conduct a fair and transparent budgetary process. In part, Westerman wrote: "To ensure that we are good stewards of taxpayer resources, it is incumbent upon us... More

Westerman, Johnson, Noem Discuss Natural Resources Issues in South Dakota
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Mar 31, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Gov. Kristi Noem to learn about the natural resources issues facing South Dakota. "I want to thank Congressman Johnson for inviting me to South Dakota and Governor Noem for joining us to meet ... More

Westerman Continues Requesting Transparency in National Monument Boundary Designations
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Mar 29, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) sent a follow-up letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Debra Haaland regarding the boundaries and designations of three national monuments. In part, Westerman wrote: "Despite repeated requests for a briefing about the national ... More

Westerman, Cheney Visit Wyoming Energy Stakeholders, Tour Local Mine, Sawmill
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Mar 29, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) traveled around Wyoming to hear from local energy industry stakeholders, tour both an active mine and reclaimed mine land, meet with leaders in the forest products industry and mo... More

Committee Members Defend Local Communities, Energy Stakeholders
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Mar 26, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led committee Republicans in a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, asking the department to hear from those most impacted by the administration's domestic energy orders. In part, the members wrote: "We write in r... More

ICYMI: The Environmental Cost of the Border Crisis
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Mar 23, 2021 - We are facing a crisis at our southern border. In fact, we’ve been facing a crisis there for years. We should be using every available resource to improve our immigration process, but in the meantime, we absolutely must equip our agencies with enforcement tools. If we don’t, our environment will suffer as a result. The... More

Westerman, Gosar Demand Answers on Environmental Impacts of Illegal Border Crossings
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Mar 18, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting information on the long-term environmental impacts stemming from the southern border crisis. In part, the membe... More

Westerman Criticizes DOI’s Guidance on Energy Leases
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Mar 16, 2021 - Last night, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it will allow the 60-day suspension on processing oil and gas drilling permits to expire on March 21, 2021. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “It’s becoming increasingly... More

Westerman Congratulates New Interior Secretary
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Mar 15, 2021 - Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as secretary of the Department of the Interior. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: “Congratulations to Ms. Haaland on her confirmation to become Secretary of the Interior... More

Westerman Requests Transparency on National Monument Boundary Reviews
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Mar 8, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Acting Secretary Scott de la Vega regarding three national monument boundaries and conditions. In part, Westerman wrote: “Section 3 of Executive Order (EO) 13990, ‘Protecting Public Healt... More

ICYMI: Productivity, Not Partisanship, Protects Natural Resources
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Mar 1, 2021 - Productivity, Not Partisanship, Protects Natural Resources By House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) Deseret News March 1, 2021 Over the past few months, countless constituents have approached us with the same question: How can we ensure that our ... More

House Republicans Force Floor Vote on Biden Ban
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Feb 26, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a motion to recommit (MTR) on H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. Westerman issued the following statement: “The ramifications of the Biden administration’s actions will be devasting in our rural comm... More

Westerman Leads Floor Debate on Partisan Federal Lands Package
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Feb 25, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led Republicans on the House floor in opposing H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. Westerman issued the following statement: “I believe we have a responsibility to leave our environment better than we fou... More

Westerman Testifies on Partisan Federal Lands Legislation
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Feb 23, 2021 - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules on H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. Westerman’s full remarks, as prepared: “Chairman McGovern, Ranking Member Cole, and members of the committee, I appreci... More

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April 22,2021

What They Are Saying: The Trillion Trees Act

This week, more than 75 bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Trillion Trees Act. "Trees are a magical gift to America’s landscape. Our ships, rail lines, and early ai...... Read more about What They Are Saying: The Trillion Trees Act

April 20,2021

Westerman Statement on The Green New Deal

Today, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the Green New Deal. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issue...... Read more about Westerman Statement on The Green New Deal

April 19,2021

What They Are Saying: The American Critical Mineral Independence Act

Last week, 13 House Republicans introduced the American Critical Mineral Independence Act. "Minerals and metals are the building blocks for everything from infrastructure and health care to national d...... Read more about What They Are Saying: The American Critical Mineral Independence Act

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