WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act on a vote of 220-208. Following passage, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11), the sponsor of the legislation, released the following… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate adopted H. J. Res. 140, a Congressional Review Act resolution sponsored by Congressional Western Caucus Vice Chair Pete Stauber (MN-08), on a vote of 50-49. Following passage, Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) made this statement:
“With the Senate's action today, the Republican Majority has sent twenty-three resolutions to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the release of the Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 earlier today. This initiative will focus on water reuse within domestic industries, especially advanced technologies and manufacturing. Following the Administrator's announcement, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) released… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. Forest Service announced it will be issuing $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. These payments contribute to the support of public schools, the maintenance of local roads, the enhancement of wildfire preparedness, and the provision of other essential services in rural communities. Below are our Members statements on… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) about grazing on federal lands.
"This memorandum will create a simpler permit application process that cuts… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) released the following statement after introducing the Glen Canyon Selective Withdrawal Feasibility Study Act. This legislation requires the Bureau of Reclamation, working with the U.S. Department of Energy and Colorado River Storage Project power contractors, to determine whether a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $115.2 million investment to expand timber production and enhance forest health. This funding will directly benefit eight Western Caucus Members’ districts. Below are their statements on the announcement.
“Today’s timber production expansion is a true win-win, creating jobs in rural… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Department of the Interior announced an $889 million investment in western water infrastructure through President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This funding will directly benefit 10 of our Members’ districts. Below are their statements on the announcement.
“Water infrastructure isn’t just pipes and pumps, it’s the backbone of our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statements after today's 215-202 vote in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025.
“The House just sent a clear message; hunters and anglers won’t be left… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives unanimously passed five bills sponsored by members of the Congressional Western Caucus.
H.R. 3073, the Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act - Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02)
H.R. 5729, the North Rim Restoration Act - Representative Eli Crane (AZ-02)
H.R. 6380,… Read more »
