7:32 → 8:07(36s)
Chair Westerman called the committee to order, confirmed a quorum, and reminded members they may submit and extend opening statements for the record; he authorized himself to recess the committee under committee rule 3.
The House Natural Resources Committee held a full committee markup in 2025 that considered HR 42 55 (a bill to delist the Mexican gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act) and a unanimous-consent package of seven additional bills. Members traded sharp debate over science, livestock losses, and federal oversight; the committee adopted a substitute, reported HR 42 55 to the House as amended (23–13 recorded vote) and approved the UC package by unanimous consent.
