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 »
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) congratulated U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on her confirmation.
“Senate confirmation of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture is great news for America’s farmers and ranchers,” said Chairman LaMalfa. “The Trump Administration will place rural America’s priorities first and provide our… Read more »
The Endangered Species Act Is Being Abused, It’s Time to Delist the Gray Wolf
By Vice Chair Tom Tiffany (WI-07)
Fifty years ago, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was created to protect species on the brink of extinction and put them on the path to recovery. It was a noble effort, but unfortunately, it’s been hijacked by the radical environmental lobby and activist judges who use it as a… Read more »
Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (WY) and Congressional Western Caucus Vice Chair Tom Tiffany (WI-07) participated in the Western Caucus Foundation’s annual presentation to outline their agenda and legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. Click here to watch.
“I’m really proud to be bestowed the… Read more »
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statements following passage of the Protecting American Energy Production Act. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Pfluger and passed by a bipartisan vote of 226 - 188.
“Hydraulic fracturing made America the world leader in oil and… Read more »
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) congratulated U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on his confirmation.
“I’m glad to see the Senate confirm Secretary Chris Wright,” said Chairman LaMalfa. “Under the Trump Administration, reliable and proven energy sources such as liquified natural gas and nuclear will thrive and costs will decline. The… Read more »
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) congratulated U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on his confirmation.
“The confirmation of Secretary Doug Burgum is great news for rural America,” said Chairman LaMalfa. “Over the past four years, the Biden Administration was focused on taking away our ability to extract natural resources, locking away land… Read more »
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) congratulated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on his confirmation.
“I would like to congratulate my friend Lee Zeldin on becoming the Administrator of the EPA,” said Chairman LaMalfa. “Under his leadership, private landowners, farmers, and the American economy as a whole will be… Read more »