This amendment requires local units of the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service to open job positions related to permitting or natural resources, including at local high schools, community colleges…
Bruce Westerman
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Bruce Eugene Westerman is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Westerman has focused on issues such as natural resources, forestry, and environmental policy during his time in office. He has been an advocate for sustainable forestry practices and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the management of public lands. Westerman has also been involved in discussions around economic development and job creation in Arkansas.
I encourage opposition to this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Grijalva). The amendment was rejected. Amendment No. 20…
I encourage my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Levin). The question was taken; and the Acting…
I rise as the designee of the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. James), and I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: After section 20309, insert the…
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Arkansas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
I thank the gentleman not only for yielding me time but for bringing another commonsense and good amendment that makes H.R. 1 even a better bill. As he mentioned, similar provisions were enacted in 2018 to allow electric transmission or…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I also thank her as a freshman Member for her proactive work on the committee. Representative Luna's amendment requires the Comptroller General to have a report on all potential adverse effects of wind…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of Boebert amendment No. 127. One of the main goals of the Lower Energy Costs Act is to create certainty in the Federal permitting process for those looking to invest in…
I rise as the designee of the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Feenstra), and I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 74, line 9, insert ``or American…
As much as I appreciate Mr. Levin and his real sincerity and work on the committee, on this bill, and his expertise in this area, I must oppose this amendment tonight and hope to work with him on some additional legislation in the future…
Again, I support this amendment by the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Feenstra), and I encourage my colleagues to support it. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the…
This amendment would require the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Department of Commerce to determine the technological needs for their respective permitting programs and…





