WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Western Caucus sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner, Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and Appropriations Chairman Harold Rogers asking for the fiscal year 2013 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill to be brought to the floor for consideration. Currently, it is uncertain whether this crucial appropriations legislation will be placed on the House calendar for complete consideration by the full body of the House. Below is an excerpt from the letter: Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4480, the Strategic Energy Production Act of 2012. This legislation combined 6 pieces of standalone legislation to create a bill that will reduce energy costs for families and small businesses, spur economic growth, and create jobs for hard-working Americans. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As fire season begins and wildfires blaze across the Western United States, safety is the number one concern for the many Americans affected by these wildfires. While many brave firefighters work to extinguish the wildfires currently burning through Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming, responsible forest management practices are the best long term solution to ensuring that future wildfires do not cause the same levels of damage seen across the West today. Read more »
Washington, DC (June 13, 2012) Today, Congressional Western Caucus Members Congressmen Steve Pearce (NM-02), Mike Conaway (TX-11), Francisco Canseco (TX-23), and Randy Neugebauer (TX-19) released the following statements regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s announcement that the dunes sage brush lizard will not be listed under the Endangered Species Act: Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new study examining the economic impact of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed rule regulating hydraulic fracturing was released this weekby the Western Energy Alliance. These findings corroborate the concerns that BLM’s proposed rule will be devastating to energy development and production on public lands, which will have a disproportionate impact on Western states. The annual $1.615 billion cost to society is only the start of the negative impacts this proposed ruling will have on our nation’s energy sector. Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—EPA Region VI Administrator Al Armendariz resigned Monday, after a video surfaced in which Mr. Armendariz says the administration should “crucify” lawbreaking oil and gas companiesin order to set an example for others. Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, SenateWestern Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Steve Pearce (R-NM), and Members of the Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses held a bicameral hearing entitled “The Western Economy—Perspectives of Job Creators in the West.” Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, April 24, 2012, SenateWestern Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Steve Pearce (R-NM), and Members of the Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses will hold a bicameral hearing entitled “The Western Economy—Perspectives of Job Creators in the West.” Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 4089, the Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012, in a strong bipartisan vote. The legislation reaffirmed Congress’ commitment to protecting fishing, hunting and recreational shooting. It was supported by dozens of sportsmen, conservation, and Second Amendment advocacy organizations. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Steve Pearce (R-NM) and Senate Western Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statements in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling today in the case Sackett v. EPA: Read more »
