The House Natural Resources Committee, originally established in 1805 as the Committee on Public Lands, is chaired in the 119th Congress by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R‑AR), with Rep. Jared Huffman (D‑CA) serving as Ranking Member. The committee has 43 members and oversees federal land policy, energy and mineral resources, water management, wildlife conservation, Native American affairs, and U.S. territorial issues. Its work shapes how the nation manages public lands, natural resources, and environmental stewardship.