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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Caucus members released the following statements in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of the smallest five-year offshore leasing plan in program history. The plan contains only three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico during the five-year period, and none on the Alaskan OCS until at least 2030.   “The… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statements in response to recommendations by the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission in their report released yesterday.   “This report highlights what we already know, we must take a proactive approach in… Read more »

Hydropower is Key to an All-of-the-Above Energy Future  By Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05)  Energy prices continue to skyrocket due to the Biden administration’s war on American energy production and jobs. Families are paying more on every drive to school or trip to the grocery store. Since his first day in office, President Biden has been clear that American energy… Read more »

The piece was originally published in The Hill. This week, we’re celebrating National Clean Energy Week, a time when we highlight different forms of clean energy that play a crucial role in in helping achieve our nation’s energy and environmental goals. The United States is a world leader in clean energy technology, jobs and in reducing carbon emissions. Natural gas is key to making… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement reacting to an announcement from the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service seeking public comment on a proposed rule under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act related to the potential introduction of grizzly bears in the North… Read more »

Our Energy Future: Hydrogen By Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)  As we celebrate National Clean Energy Week, it is important to remember that all Americans need sources of inexpensive, secure, and reliable sources of energy for a healthy and prosperous economy – especially as global energy demand is expected to increase 50% by 2050. Hydrogen can be produced here in the United States and… Read more »

Washington, D.C.- Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led Members of the Western Caucus in sending a letter to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning urging her to rescind the proposed withdrawal of 1.6 million acres from future oil and gas leasing, as announced in August.   “BLM’s proposal to withdraw 1.6 million acres of public lands in Colorado from future oil… Read more »

Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after the Biden Administration released a memorandum outlining its plan for fish mitigation in the Columbia River Basin:   “The direction from President Biden proves that his Administration and dam-breaching advocates will continue to pretend to hear feedback from the community to give the… Read more »

Geothermal: The Future Ahead By Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01)  America's energy future is exciting as new technologies enhance the possibilities in the hydropower, nuclear, and geothermal space. In particular, geothermal energy has an optimistic arena to bring reliable, clean energy to Americans nationwide. As many Idahoans already know, geothermal is a proven technology with a… Read more »

Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential By Rep. Bill Johnson (OH-06)  Earlier this year, I introduced the “Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act,” legislation that would help preserve the future of American energy, protect American energy jobs, lower energy costs, advance our global diplomatic leverage, and strengthen our national security. As I said about this legislation… Read more »