Press Releases

Today, Members of the Western Caucus released the following statements after President Trump announced his intent to nominate Katharine MacGregor to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior: 

Western Caucus Chairman Paul Gosar (AZ-04): "I was fortunate enough to get to know Kate personally when she worked at the Natural Resources Committee. We fought together in the trenches, and I can assure you, no one works harder than Kate MacGregor. I look forward to her confirmation and her continued success."

Chairman Emeritus Rob Bishop (UT-01): "The intent to nominate Kate is a no brainer decision by the Trump administration. Since leaving the Committee, she has brought invaluable experience to the Department and will continue to play an integral role in promoting proper stewardship of our natural resources. I look forward to continued collaboration with her and the Department."

Vice-Chairman for Indian Affairs and Oceans Don Young (AK-At Large): "Kate MacGregor was a valuable member of the Natural Resources Committee team, and I know that those who have had the pleasure of working with her would agree. Unsurprisingly, Kate has continued to be nothing but a success at the Department of the Interior. I wish her the best of luck during the confirmation process, and look forward to continuing to work with her to advance Alaska’s priorities."

Chief Agriculture and Business Officer Doug LaMalfa (CA-01): "Katharine MacGregor has brought a wide variety of experience to the Department of Interior, beginning with her decade of service on Capitol Hill, including working for two Chairmen of the Natural Resources Committee, and continuing through her time in the Administration. She shares our commitment to increasing access to our public lands, and her leadership will be very valuable to Interior and to the American people. I look forward to swift and seamless confirmation."

Chief Rules Officer Dan Newhouse (WA-04): "Kate has been an asset to the Department of the Interior on key priorities for Central Washington, including her work on combating the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women. I know she will continue this great work as Deputy Secretary, and I look forward to her swift confirmation."

House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (WY-At Large):  "Kate is a proven friend of the West who fully understands and supports the principle of multiple-use and sustained-yield of public lands.  In her new role she will be an asset to the country and someone Wyoming can count on to support President Trump’s agenda of increasing access and restoring local control of public lands in the West."

Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08): "Thank you to President Trump and Interior Secretary Bernhardt for making another great choice to serve in the Department of the Interior. Ms. MacGregor has a wealth of knowledge on issues important to our way of life in northern Minnesota and I look forward to working with her in her new capacity. I also anticipate a speedy confirmation process, as Ms. MacGregor has a sterling reputation and is unmatched on the issues."

Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03): "I applaud President Trump for nominating Kate MacGregor to be the new Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. With her distinguished background on Capitol Hill during my time on the House Committee on Natural Resources, to her most recent roles at the Department, I know she is fully prepared to help lead the department to implement the goals of the Trump Administration. I know Kate well, and I know she is going to be fantastic once confirmed."

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05): "Kate MacGregor is an excellent choice for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Department of Interior, and I applaud President Trump and Interior Secretary Bernhardt for her nomination. I was fortunate enough to work with Kate on the Natural Resources Committee and believe the experience and knowledge she gained while working on Capitol Hill will help her to serve the American people well in this new position. Our country is fortunate to have people of her caliber in public service."

Courtesy of the Department of the Interior:

MacGregor is currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff exercising the authority of the Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

She has served in several positions at the Department since joining the Trump Administration in January 2017, including Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary - Lands and Minerals Management. MacGregor has worked on issues that include improving responsible domestic energy and mineral development, combating missing and murdered American Indians and Alaskan Natives, enhancing rural broadband, and executing on other Administration priorities.

Prior to joining the Department, MacGregor worked on Capitol Hill for 10 years, serving for two Chairmen of the House Natural Resources Committee.

She is a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia