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June 7, 2018
The House Subcommittee on Federal Lands today (June 7) heard from Interim Chief Vicki Christiansen at a hearing entitled, “Wildfire Risk, Forest Health, and Associated Management Priorities of the U.S. Forest Service.”
Issues:Natural Resources
April 24, 2018
On Monday (April 23), the Environmental Protection Agency declared forest biomass energy as carbon neutral, effective immediately.
Issues:Natural Resources
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November 8, 2017
Upon passage, several groups came out in support of the legislation.
Issues:Natural Resources
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November 1, 2017
Introduced by Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), the bipartisan bill provides protection to federal forests and grasslands by implementing scientifically-backed (or proven), proactive management standards intended to lessen the threat of wildfires and other risks.
Issues:Natural Resources
October 26, 2017
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) testified Thursday (October 26) before the International Trade Commission. The commission’s Thursday hearing focused on allegations of hardwood plywood dumping by Chinese companies.
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October 18, 2017
Today, we recognize the fifth annual Bioenergy Day in the United States. You may be asking yourself, "What is bioenergy?" A simple definition from Merriam-Webster says bioenergy is used for industrial or commercial purposes and is sourced from biological origins, such as plant matter.
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October 5, 2017
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) hosted a press conference Thursday (October 5) with western Members of Congress to address the wildfire crisis unfolding across the western United States.
Issues:Natural Resources
September 20, 2017
As Americans monitor television reports and text alerts on Hurricane Maria, there's little attention for the fires across the West that have spread the heart-racing scent of fire across 10 states.
Issues:Natural Resources
September 16, 2017
As you read this, tens of thousands of acres are going up in flames across the West.
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June 27, 2017
The House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 2936, the “Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017.”
Issues:Natural Resources