WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed H.R 5587, the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act on a vote of 231-186. Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and the bill's sponsor, Representative Young Kim (CA-40), released the following statements after passage:
"Another step toward unlocking America's… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the adoption of H. Res. 1182, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) made this statement:
“The Western Caucus represents more than a region; it represents a way of life. This is just one example of what this Congress is doing to champion the communities that feed, fuel, and power our nation. We work tirelessly for rural America,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act by a vote of 220-198. After the legislation earned the votes of every Member of the Congressional Western Caucus, Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and the bill's sponsor, Representative Gabe Evans (CO-08) released these… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported three of our Members' bills to the House:
H.R. 5911 – Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act – Vice Chair Jeff Hurd (CO-03)
H.R. 1687 – Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act – Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed three pieces of legislation sponsored by Members of the Congressional Western Caucus. Following passage, Chair Celeste Maloy and the bill sponsors issued the following statements.
H.R. 2493 – Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 – Representative Buddy Carter (GA-01)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed three pieces of legislation tracked by the Congressional Western Caucus and its Members. See below for statements from Chair Celeste Maloy and the bill sponsors about these wins.
H.R. 1681 – Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Representative Gabe Evans (CO-08)
H.R. 1343 – Federal… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act on a vote of 220-208. Following passage, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11), the sponsor of the legislation, released the following… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate adopted H. J. Res. 140, a Congressional Review Act resolution sponsored by Congressional Western Caucus Vice Chair Pete Stauber (MN-08), on a vote of 50-49. Following passage, Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) made this statement:
“With the Senate's action today, the Republican Majority has sent twenty-three resolutions to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the release of the Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 earlier today. This initiative will focus on water reuse within domestic industries, especially advanced technologies and manufacturing. Following the Administrator's announcement, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) released… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. Forest Service announced it will be issuing $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. These payments contribute to the support of public schools, the maintenance of local roads, the enhancement of wildfire preparedness, and the provision of other essential services in rural communities. Below are our Members statements on… Read more »
