This piece was originally published in Agri-Pulse.
In its 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has only recovered around 3% of listed species. Only the federal government would consider that a success story.
It is abundantly clear the ESA has failed in its intended mission of species recovery. The only area in which the law has succeeded is as a mechanism for environmental activists… Read more »
Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and five Members sent a letter to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) in response to the Council’s request for public input on America’s groundwater challenges. The letter reiterates that groundwater should remain regulated by states and tribes, not the federal government.
“Americans deserve… Read more »
Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Representative Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) led nine additional Western Caucus members on a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting the agency withdraw their proposed updated Western Solar Plan.
“The proposed Western Solar Plan is another Biden-Harris Administration policy that is detrimental to communities across the… Read more »
Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the Abundant American Resources Act of 2024. This legislation will require Federal land management agencies to conduct a study on the economic valuation of resources in areas that have been withdrawn or protected from exploration and production.
“Since day one, the Biden-Harris… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released statements on the passage of H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act. The legislation passed by a bipartisan vote of 268-151.
“Active forest management is desperately needed in order to achieve healthy forests and reduce wildfire risk,” said Chairman… Read more »
If You Want to Protect the Environment, Invest More in America's Fossil Fuels
By Rep. John Curtis (UT-03)
When I visit constituents in the Uinta Basin, I remind them they are the true environmentalists. This comment always gets some laughs because this isn’t how they would usually label themselves, but there's a serious point behind it: everywhere I go in Utah, I meet people… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Western Caucus Foundation hosted a Field Tour and Policy Forum in Boise, Idaho, with five Congressional Western Caucus Members, two Senate Western Caucus Members, congressional staff, and stakeholders in attendance. Congressional Western Caucus Members attending included Western Caucus Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Vice Chair Michelle… Read more »
Proper Forest Management: Protecting our Natural Resources and Reducing Future Risk
By Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01)
The recent Park Fire in my district is yet another reminder of the urgent need for better forest management and post-fire recovery efforts. The destruction of homes, businesses, and cherished natural resources is heartbreaking, and our residents are… Read more »
Industry leaders and associations representing rural America released statements following introduction of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2024 by Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04).
“Farm Bureau supports amending and updating the Endangered Species Act to accommodate both… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement following passage of his legislation, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act. The House of Representatives approved the legislation by a bipartisan vote of 269-149.
“Today, the United States took a stand against one of our greatest foreign… Read more »
