WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Caucus Members released the following statements responding to the Biden Administration’s finalized rule on National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The final update to the NAAQS will have devastating economic consequences for timber mills, manufacturers, and American industry.
“In another misguided decision by… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that there are no changes to the gray wolf’s listing status under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
“Today’s decision by the Fish and Wildlife Service is disappointing and contrary to sound science,” said Chairman Newhouse. “It is clear that… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a resolution denouncing President Biden’s war on American energy.
“From day one of his administration, President Biden has been at war with American energy production, increasing our reliance on foreign sources, and putting our energy security at risk,” said Chairman Newhouse. “Whether it’s cancelling the Keystone XL… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Western Caucus Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to halt its release of updated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter.
The letter reads, “It is our understanding that you are finalizing… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) released the following statements after President Biden announced a pause of pending approvals of liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminals under the guise of climate change.
“The Biden Administration’s decision to deny future LNG export permits is… Read more »
The Western Caucus Foundation recently debuted episode 4 of “Champions of Rural America” on RFD-TV. In this episode, Western Caucus Members discuss efforts in Congress to preserve the western way of life and fight back against infringements on rural America's lifestyle such as rodeo bans. The episode highlights the great economic and social impact that rodeo brings to rural communities… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led ten Western Caucus Members in a letter to Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Branda Mallory to submit comments for the Council’s request for information (RFI) on their Environmental Justice Scorecard.
“The Biden Administration continues to push an ‘environmental justice’ agenda, but the reality is that their… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Caucus Members issued statements responding to the latest report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office on the dangers of foreign investment and ownership of U.S. farmland.
“This report confirms one of our worst fears: that not only is the USDA unable to answer the question of who owns what land and where, but that there is no plan by the… Read more »
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (WY) sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging the agency to reject a recent proposal from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to adopt listing standards for Natural Asset Companies (NACs).
The proposal would allow NACs to be listed on the… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (WY) released the following statements regarding the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) withdrawal of the proposed amendment to the Listed Company Manual to adopt a new listing standard for Natural Asset Companies (NACs). The withdrawal followed a letter from Chairman Newhouse and Chairwoman… Read more »
