🚨 “Today’s executive orders signed by President Trump are generational victories for America’s sportsmen and women. The actions taken by President Trump expand access to public lands and waters, eliminate burdensome regulation, reinvigorate our outdoor economy and invest in the next generation of hunters and anglers. I’m proud to have advanced legislation on many of these policies through the Natural Resources Committee, including the reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act. I look forward to working with the Trump administration to codify these executive orders and support our nation’s hunters and anglers.” - Chairman @RepWesterman

🌲 @RepWesterman's "Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026," directs the transfer of the Crossett Experimental Forest to the State of Arkansas to continue its nearly century-long legacy of forestry research, education and demonstration in coordination with the University of Arkansas at Monticello and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

Today, the Northeastern United States woke up to smoky skies, but these dangerous conditions have become an all-too-familiar reality across the West. We have the tools to mitigate wildfire risk. The Senate just needs to act. Pass Chairman @RepWesterman’s and @RepScottPeters' bipartisan #FixOurForests Act to restore our forests, protect our communities and keep our skies free of smoke.

Chairman @RepWesterman highlighted the bipartisan success of the Committee: “We actually have passed more bills out of our Committee than any other Committee… and I think we’ve also had more bills signed into law than any other Committee.”

📺 Last night, Chairman @RepWesterman & Ranking Member @RepHuffman joined @SpecialReport to discuss bipartisan support for modernizing & maintaining America’s national parks & public lands. Watch ⬇️

America’s public lands are the backbone of our $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation economy. Chairman @RepWesterman’s bipartisan #GAOA250 modernizes aging infrastructure across our public lands to improve visitor experiences and expand access while keeping America’s best idea affordable for American families.

America’s story lives on our public lands… and on the big screen.  The House Committee on Natural Resources was honored to have Kevin Costner testify in support of Chairman @RepWesterman’s bipartisan #GAOA250 at today’s field hearing in Hot Springs, AR. The Great American Outdoors Act 250 provides $1.9 billion over the next 5 years to invest in our national parks and public lands. Funded by energy revenue, foreign visitor fees and private donations, this bipartisan bill improves access, creates tens of thousands of new jobs and revitalizes rural, gateway economies for America’s 250 anniversary.

WATCH: Kevin Costner testified in support of the Great American Outdoors Act 250 at our Hot Springs National Park Field Hearing. “The Great American Outdoors Act represents one of the most important conservation achievements in recent history because it recognizes that protecting our public lands requires more than good intentions, it requires action.”

WATCH: Chairman @RepWesterman’s opening statement at the Committee’s Hot Springs National Park field hearing on the Great American Outdoors Act 250. “On the eve of our nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, we have an opportunity to leave America’s public lands better than we found them.”

America has the resource. We need the resolve to develop it. With a small surface footprint and enormous potential, geothermal is a powerful addition to an all-of-the-above energy strategy. Let's streamline permitting and get America powered.⚡️

America’s story lives on our public lands 🎆🇺🇸 Earlier today, members of the House Committee on Natural Resources visited the Washington Monument to witness the work of the @NationalMallNPS and @USPPNews to keep our historic places safe, accessible and ready for our 250th anniversary.