WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) about grazing on federal lands.
"This memorandum will create a simpler permit application process that cuts… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) released the following statement after introducing the Glen Canyon Selective Withdrawal Feasibility Study Act. This legislation requires the Bureau of Reclamation, working with the U.S. Department of Energy and Colorado River Storage Project power contractors, to determine whether a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $115.2 million investment to expand timber production and enhance forest health. This funding will directly benefit eight Western Caucus Members’ districts. Below are their statements on the announcement.
“Today’s timber production expansion is a true win-win, creating jobs in rural… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Department of the Interior announced an $889 million investment in western water infrastructure through President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This funding will directly benefit 10 of our Members’ districts. Below are their statements on the announcement.
“Water infrastructure isn’t just pipes and pumps, it’s the backbone of our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statements after today's 215-202 vote in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025.
“The House just sent a clear message; hunters and anglers won’t be left… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives unanimously passed five bills sponsored by members of the Congressional Western Caucus.
H.R. 3073, the Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act - Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02)
H.R. 5729, the North Rim Restoration Act - Representative Eli Crane (AZ-02)
H.R. 6380,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, the House Committee on Agriculture favorably reported H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on a bipartisan vote of 34-17. Following the vote, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the House Committee on Agriculture's passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the membership of the Congressional Western Caucus met earlier today and voted unanimously to endorse the 2026 Farm Bill.
"Since its founding, the Western Caucus has carried the motto of being a 'voice for rural America.' That… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed sixteen bills out of Committee, ten of which were championed by our Members:
H.R. 301, the Geothermal Energy Opportunity (GEO) Act - Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02)
H.R. 2252, the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2025 - Rep. Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL)
H.R.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the House passed five bills championed by our Members:
H.R. 4386, the America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act - Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-05)
H.R. 755, the Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 - Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06)
H.R. 1945, the America’s National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark… Read more »
