Press Releases

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 »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statements commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Western Caucus.   “It’s an honor to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Congressional Western Caucus," said Chairman Newhouse. "What started 30 years ago as a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on Vice Chair Chris Stewart’s (UT-02) retirement. "Over the past decade in Congress, Western Caucus Vice Chair Chris Stewart has exemplified what it means to be a true public servant in every way. Effective, respected, honest, and driven to serve his constituents, Chris has been… Read more »

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced legislation to prevent the Departments of the Interior and Commerce from finalizing three rule proposals and retain the Trump-era regulations within the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The legislation will preserve legal clarity to landowners and businesses out… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Western Caucus and the House Natural Resources Committee’s Joint ESA Working Group co-hosted a Forum to hear directly from organizations representing farmers, ranchers, county commissioners, and small businesses about the need to reform and modernize the Endangered Species Act.  The forum was led by Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04)… Read more »

Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chair Pete Stauber (MN-08) and domestic mining stakeholders released the following statements in response to problematic recommendations by the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Interagency Working Group (IWG) on mining. Problematic proposals in the report include an 8% royalty rate, the failure to address permitting… Read more »

Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Congresswoman Mary Peltola (AK-AL) released the following statements in response to the Biden Administration’s proposed restrictions on oil and gas development in Alaska’s North Slope, including lease cancellations in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.   "Today’s disappointing announcement by the Interior Department is yet another salvo in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Caucus Members released the following statements in response to the Biden Administration’s revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “Rural America celebrated the Sackett decision in May, which forced EPA and Army Corps to amend their WOTUS rule and rein in their blatant overreach,” said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). “Unfortunately,… Read more »