Graves, Rouzer, Newhouse Lead 201 House Republicans in Renewing Calls for the Biden Administration to Drop WOTUS Expansion

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-06), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-07), and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) are leading 201 House Republicans – including the entirety of the Congressional Western Caucus – in renewing calls for the Biden Administration to drop…

Western Caucus Members Secure Long-Standing Sage-Grouse Provision

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Western Caucus Members applauded the inclusion of a long-standing greater sage-grouse provision in the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus package. The provision prohibits funds being used to enact federal listing of the greater sage-grouse, thereby empowering state and local species managers to continue protecting sage-grouse populations in communities…

Texas Western Caucus Members Call on Biden to Address Energy Crisis During Lone Star State Visit

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Biden visits Texas following his announcement that the U.S. will ban Russian imports of oil – amidst rising gas prices, an international energy crisis, and the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston – Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Congressional Western Caucus Members from Texas are calling on him to unleash American energy potential…

Western Caucus Members Promote Drought Resilience & Energy Security in Arizona

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Western Caucus Members traveled to Arizona for the Western Caucus Foundation’s Spring Field Tour and Roundtable, where they discussed how local communities are collaborating to combat historic drought conditions, as well as the importance of domestic mineral development.   “In Arizona, we worked to highlight two of the most significant issues…

Western Caucus & HEAT Members Team Up to Lambast Reckless FERC Policy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Western Caucus and House Energy Action Team (HEAT) issued the following statements after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued new guidance that will hinder and prevent the permitting of new interstate natural gas and liquified natural gas infrastructure:   “FERC's misguided and unprecedented guidance is…

Summit Highlights Benefits of Mining in Minnesota’s Iron Range, Duluth Complex

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Vice Chair Pete Stauber (MN-08) hosted a summit in Virginia, MN, with Western Caucus Members, regional mining leaders, national industry advocates, and members of the local community to discuss the benefits domestic mining plays for Minnesota’s communities and America’s energy security.   “As I’ve been saying during…

Newhouse, Westerman Lead Call for Increased Local Input on Sage-Grouse Conservation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04) led 23 Members in sending a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland urging an extension of the public comment period for the ongoing greater sage-grouse scoping process in order to increase participation from states, local governments, tribes, and stakeholders.   “During…

Western Caucus Outlines Vision for the Year Ahead

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), and Members of the Congressional Western Caucus Executive Committee participated in the Western Caucus Foundation’s annual 2022 Kick-off Chairman’s Briefing to outline their vision for the year ahead. Click here to watch.   Following opening remarks by Chairman…

Newhouse, Joyce Lead Western Caucus Members in Demanding Transparency on Aerial Firefighting

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Interior Appropriations Ranking Member David Joyce (OH-14) led 13 Members in sending a letter to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Moore and Interior Secretary Haaland to demand an overdue report to Congress on 10-year contracting for aerial wildfire operators, as directed by the Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations…

Newhouse, Stauber, Westerman Blast Biden Administration for Cancelation of Domestic Mineral Leases in Minnesota

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chair Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statements in response to the Biden Administration’s action to revoke existing mineral leases for the Twin Metals mine in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest:   “The Biden Administration is yet again talking out of both sides of…

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