Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Caucus members released the following statements in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of the smallest five-year offshore leasing plan in program history. The plan contains only three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico during the five-year period, and none on the Alaskan OCS until at least 2030.   “The… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statements in response to recommendations by the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission in their report released yesterday.   “This report highlights what we already know, we must take a proactive approach in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement reacting to an announcement from the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service seeking public comment on a proposed rule under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act related to the potential introduction of grizzly bears in the North… Read more »

Washington, D.C.- Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led Members of the Western Caucus in sending a letter to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning urging her to rescind the proposed withdrawal of 1.6 million acres from future oil and gas leasing, as announced in August.   “BLM’s proposal to withdraw 1.6 million acres of public lands in Colorado from future oil… Read more »

Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after the Biden Administration released a memorandum outlining its plan for fish mitigation in the Columbia River Basin:   “The direction from President Biden proves that his Administration and dam-breaching advocates will continue to pretend to hear feedback from the community to give the… Read more »

The Western Caucus Foundation recently announced a new monthly show “Champions of Rural America” on RFD-TV. “Champions of Rural America” will feature discussions with members of the Western Caucus in both the House and Senate to highlight how members are advocating for rural America’s priorities. Each episode will feature timely topics that are being debated in Congress including the Farm… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led 24 Members of the Western Caucus in sending a letter to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning urging the approval of the herbicide Rejuvra on BLM lands to help grazing permittees eliminate cheatgrass, an invasive species. Rejuvra has already been approved for use by the Forest Service and the… Read more »

Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statements commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Western Caucus.   “It’s an honor to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Congressional Western Caucus," said Chairman Newhouse. "What started 30 years ago as a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on Vice Chair Chris Stewart’s (UT-02) retirement. "Over the past decade in Congress, Western Caucus Vice Chair Chris Stewart has exemplified what it means to be a true public servant in every way. Effective, respected, honest, and driven to serve his constituents, Chris has been… Read more »

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced legislation to prevent the Departments of the Interior and Commerce from finalizing three rule proposals and retain the Trump-era regulations within the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The legislation will preserve legal clarity to landowners and businesses out… Read more »