WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Caucus Members released the following statements in response to the Biden Administration’s revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
“Rural America celebrated the Sackett decision in May, which forced EPA and Army Corps to amend their WOTUS rule and rein in their blatant overreach,” said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). “Unfortunately,… Read more »
Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on new staff appointments for the Congressional Western Caucus.
"I am pleased to welcome two new members of my staff, Eli and Chris, whose experience and skills will help us continue to advance the goals and priorities of rural communities across America," said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). "With nearly 40… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted a field hearing in Tamuning, Guam, to hear from local leaders about the strategic importance of the Pacific Islands to U.S.-led global security. Congressional Western Caucus Vice Chairs Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (AS-AL), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07)… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Western Caucus Foundation hosted a Summer policy roundtable and field tour in Yosemite National Park, California, with eight Western Caucus Members, congressional staff, and stakeholders.
The policy roundtable and field tour included participation from Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chairs Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Mariannette… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Western Caucus Members released the following statements in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) designation of over one million acres of land outside Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona as a national monument to prevent livestock grazing and uranium mining. This designation continues a pattern of shutting down resource development on… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Western Caucus Members released the following statements in response to a new, problematic resource management plan (RMP) proposed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that would remove more 1.6 million acres of public lands in Colorado from future oil and gas leasing, while also designating tens of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, the Western Caucus hosted a production agriculture field tour in Southern Minnesota, with five Western Caucus Members and congressional staff.
The field tour was hosted by Vice Chair Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), with participation from Vice Chairs Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), as well as House Agriculture Committee… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 24, joint resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) on the Biden Administration’s listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Administration’s uplisting of the Northern Long-Eared Bat to ‘endangered’ from ‘threatened’ under the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Western Caucus hosted a field tour of Northern Wisconsin, with five Western Caucus Members, congressional staff, and stakeholders.
Members attending included Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chairs Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) as well as Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02).
Congressional Western Caucus Members… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted a field hearing in Goodyear, Arizona, to hear from state and local stakeholders about critical mineral supply chains and the implications of relying on America’s adversaries, including China, for these natural resources. Congressional Western Caucus Vice Chairs Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) and Andy Biggs (AZ-05) along… Read more »
