Hydropower is Key to an All-of-the-Above Energy Future

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Tags: Energy

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…

Natural Gas Is A Clean, Affordable And Reliable Energy Source For Americans

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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…

Chairman Newhouse Condemns NPS and FWS Announcement on Grizzlies in North Cascades

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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…

Our Energy Future: Hydrogen

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Tags: Energy

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…

Western Caucus Members Call on BLM to Reverse Colorado Land Withdrawal

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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…

Chairman Newhouse Statement on Biden Administration’s Memorandum on the Four Lower Snake River Dams

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Tags: Energy
Lower Snake River Dam

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…

Geothermal: The Future Ahead

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Tags: Energy

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…

Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential

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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…

ICYMI: "Champions of Rural America"

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RFD-TV

The Western Caucus Foundation recently announced a new monthly show “Champions of Rural America” on RFD-TV. “Champions of Rural America” will feature discussions with members of the Western Caucus in both the House and Senate to highlight how members are advocating for rural America’s priorities. Each episode will feature timely topics that are being debated in Congress including the Farm…

Western Caucus Members Demand BLM Approve Use of Rejuvra on Lands to Combat Invasive Cheatgrass

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led 24 Members of the Western Caucus in sending a letter to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning urging the approval of the herbicide Rejuvra on BLM lands to help grazing permittees eliminate cheatgrass, an invasive species. Rejuvra has already been approved for use by the Forest Service and the…

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