Press Releases

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) applauded passage of S.J. Res. 11 to overturn the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) rule on “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.” The resolution passed by a bipartisan vote of 221-202-1.   “The Biden Administration spared no creativity in their war against offshore oil and gas exploration,… Read more »

Today, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) re-introduced the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act. Original co-sponsors of the bill are Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Executive Vice Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02), Vice Chairs Mark Amodei (NV-02), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Jeff Hurd (CO-03), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Pete… Read more »

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.   “President Trump delivered a strong and optimistic message about the renewal of the American Dream,” said Chairman LaMalfa. “He highlighted the progress made in rebuilding our economy, securing our border, and restoring… Read more »

Today, members of the Congressional Western Caucus Executive Committee released the following statements following President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.   “Wyoming powers America as the nation’s top coal producer and the eighth-leading producer of oil and gas. President Trump’s vision to unleash our energy potential will fuel jobs and prosperity. Under the Republican… Read more »

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released a statement supporting President Trump’s Executive Order to expand American timber production.  “President Trump’s action to immediately boost timber production is great news for the American economy,” said Chairman LaMalfa. “This move will uplift our domestic timber industry and lessen the need for imports… Read more »

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statement following the appointment of Tom Schultz as Chief of the U.S. Forest Service.   "I want to congratulate Tom Schultz on his appointment as Chief of the U.S. Forest Service,” said Chairman LaMalfa. “His private sector experience will help develop and drive a more aggressive forest… Read more »

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statements supporting the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) interim final rule. The rule removes CEQ’s authority from NEPA implementation.   “Far too often the NEPA permitting… Read more »

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statements following passage of H.J. Res. 35 to overturn the Biden Administration’s Waste Emissions Charge final rule, which was established in the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Pfluger and passed by a bipartisan vote of… Read more »

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statements following passage of H.Con.Res. 14, the House Budget Resolution.   “This budget resolution is a critical step toward restoring fiscal responsibility and reining in Washington’s out-of-control spending,” said Chairman… Read more »

Today, Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statement in support of House Republicans advancing a budget resolution for a full vote.   “The House budget resolution is a strong first step in advancing the America First agenda. By investing in our vast natural resources, we can lower energy costs, create jobs in rural America, and strengthen our local… Read more »