Natural Resources

Under the new Administration, illegal border crossings have never been lower. However, the aftermath of incredibly loose border security policies has created a mess that now needs to be cleaned up. Under numerous Executive Orders, our border security measures have been tightened, securing communities near the border and across the United States.

For the sake of both the environment and the economy, Congress must advance common sense Endangered Species Act (ESA) reforms that return power to private landowners while simultaneously protecting endangered species in a responsible way.

The devastating wildfires in California serve as a reminder that we must change course and implement sound forest management practices to help prevent future catastrophic wildfires. This week, I was proud of the strong bipartisan support for the Fix Our Forests Act, a bill I introduced that passed the House by a vote of 279-141. 

After four years of countless blows to American energy production, the Biden administration has once again proven that they have no interest in putting our country and our national security first.

August is National Shooting Sports Month! Many Arkansans, including myself, have grown up loving and appreciating shooting sports, one of the most time-honored pastimes in the Natural State. Yet, one year ago, flawed policies from the Biden Administration threatened sportsmen and women’s ability to recreate as they please.

For the past three and a half years, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken every action imaginable to stifle American energy dominance, including an attempted moratorium on American liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits.

As an Arkansan, I was blessed to grow up with endless opportunities to enjoy and recreate in our state's abundant and beautiful natural resources. I believe these opportunities should be shared and enjoyed by all. That's why I've championed the bipartisan Expanding Public Lands and Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act.