The piece was originally published in Agri-Pulse.
In an era defined by environmental challenges, population growth, and an ever-increasing demand for food production, the role of agriculture is more critical than ever. With our vast expanses of farmland and innovative farming practices, the United States stands as a beacon of agricultural prowess. In order to maintain this position, it… Read more »
The piece was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
Rural communities across the Upper Midwest, from the Northwoods of Wisconsin to the shores of Lake Superior and beyond, are the beating heart of this great nation. The industries found here help provide the resources, fuel, and jobs that allow our rural communities — and others around the nation — to flourish.
That is why… Read more »
The piece was originally published in Newsweek.
Energy demand will continue to hit record highs in the coming years, and while renewable energy technologies are growing rapidly, they alone cannot meet our energy needs. From nuclear and hydropower to oil and gas, we must pursue an all-of-the-above approach if we are to sustain our high quality of life. Unfortunately, our… Read more »
The piece was originally published in The Washington Times.
As one of his first actions in office, President Biden signed an executive order calling for at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters to be conserved by 2030. This program, commonly referred to as 30x30, was launched without congressional or constitutional authority, leading to an immediate and justified outcry against… Read more »
The piece was originally published on The Hill.
It has been 50 years since Congress enacted the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and a clear philosophical difference has emerged in those monitoring its enforcement. Some believe the goal of the ESA should be to protect listed species by affirmatively taking actions to recover them and get them off the list. And those people are right. The… Read more »
This piece was originally published on Agri-Pulse.
It’s true, for the last two years, rural Americans have been left behind, their concerns ignored, and their voices silenced. All the while, the Congressional and Senate Western Caucuses have been listening to these same men and women who feed and clothe the world. Now, we’re acting.
As Chairs of the Congressional and Senate Western… Read more »
This piece was originally published on Fox News.
If you live in rural America, odds are that hearing the phrase "waters of the United States" – more commonly known as WOTUS – gives you some unease.
We don’t blame you. For years, farmers, ranchers, small business owners, landowners and families throughout rural America have faced the possibility of thousands of dollars in fines… Read more »
Representamos distritos en extremos opuestos de los Estados Unidos, uno en el norte de California y la otra Puerto Rico, tenemos una misión común de promover políticas que ayuden a crear comunidades rurales resilientes, con la capacidad y recursos de resistir desastres naturales -desde incendios forestales hasta huracanes. Como miembros del Caucus Congresional del Oeste, que une a casi 80… Read more »
This piece was originally published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
As Americans from all over the country gather in Las Vegas for one of our greatest cultural traditions, the National Finals Rodeo, Members of Congress are also convening here to discuss important issues facing Nevada and states across the West.
Congressional Western Caucus Members serve as a voice for rural… Read more »
In September 1963, President John F. Kennedy stood behind a podium in front of more than 30,000 people in south central Washington to break ground on the most powerful fission-heated generating plant of its time. “This is a partnership in a very real sense between the national government and the local community for the benefit of our country,” he said of the project at… Read more »
