Press Releases

Today, Members of the Western Caucus released the following statements after the Senate confirmation of Aurelia Skipwith to be Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS): "The Fish & Wildlife Service plays a critical role for Arizona, and with Aurelia Skipwith at the helm, I am confident it will thrive. Skipwith, who is the first African-American… Read more »

Today, Members of the Western Caucus released statements affirming support for Secretary Bernhardt following the release of exonerating report: "Today we are reminded that contrary to the fantasies of impropriety dreamed up in the heads of Senators, Secretary David Bernhardt is one of the most dedicated, ethical and effective public servants to serve our nation. It is that effectiveness… Read more »

Today, Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04) released the following statement after the Senate confirmation of Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy: "Dan Brouillette's track record of success and service makes him the ideal person to fill the void left behind by Rick Perry at the Department of Energy. Brouillette has been a tireless advocate for President Trump's energy dominance agenda, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, members of the Senate and Congressional Western Caucus released the following statements after several key nominations were reported out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04): "I applaud the Senate Energy and Environment Committee for their quick action on these three… Read more »

Today, Members of the Western Caucus released statements applauding President Trump's formal withdraw of the Paris Climate Accord: "The Paris Climate Agreement is an unconstitutional treaty negotiated by President Obama, and the United States should never have been a part of it in the first place. Not only is it a clear violation of the Constitution, it would harm the American economy… Read more »

Today, Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Chairman Emeritus Rob Bishop (UT-01), Executive Vice-Chairman Scott Tipton (CO-03), and Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statements after the Democratic majority passed three job-killing land grab bills: "This is yet another attempt by Chairman Grijalva to deceive people into believing that modern mining poses a health and safety… Read more »

Today, Members of the Western Caucus released the following statements after the Department of the Interior announced the disbursement of $11.69 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 from energy production on federal and American Indian-owned lands and offshore areas: "President Trump has ended the harmful war on American energy, putting Americans back to work, and lowering energy… Read more »

Today, Chairman Paul Gosar announced that Timothy Charters will serve as the new Executive Director of the Congressional Western Caucus. "I'm excited to welcome Tim Charters to our team as the new Executive Director of the Western Caucus.  Tim is ready to lead the Caucus into the future. Tim's background includes years of service on agriculture, forestry, mining and water issues… Read more »

Today, Members of the Western Caucus released the following statements after President Trump announced his intent to nominate Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy: Western Caucus Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04): "There is no better person to fill the void that Rick Perry will leave behind at the Department of Energy than Dan Brouillette. Dan is battle-tested and will help implement… Read more »

Today, Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04) and Vice-Chairman for Indian Affairs and Oceans Don Young (AK-At Large) released the following statements after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement offering a range of alternatives to roadless management and a proposed Alaska Roadless Rule: Western Caucus Chairman Paul… Read more »