WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed H.R 5587, the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act on a vote of 231-186. Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and the bill's sponsor, Representative Young Kim (CA-40), released the following statements after passage:
"Another step toward unlocking America's… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the adoption of H. Res. 1182, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) made this statement:
“The Western Caucus represents more than a region; it represents a way of life. This is just one example of what this Congress is doing to champion the communities that feed, fuel, and power our nation. We work tirelessly for rural America,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported three of our Members' bills to the House:
H.R. 5911 – Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act – Vice Chair Jeff Hurd (CO-03)
H.R. 1687 – Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act – Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed three pieces of legislation sponsored by Members of the Congressional Western Caucus. Following passage, Chair Celeste Maloy and the bill sponsors issued the following statements.
H.R. 2493 – Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 – Representative Buddy Carter (GA-01)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act on a vote of 220-208. Following passage, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11), the sponsor of the legislation, released the following… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed sixteen bills out of Committee, ten of which were championed by our Members:
H.R. 301, the Geothermal Energy Opportunity (GEO) Act - Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02)
H.R. 2252, the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2025 - Rep. Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives passed two bills, H.R. 4626, the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act by a vote of 217-109 and H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act by a vote of 210-199 (1 present), to help address the rising cost of energy and homeownership in the United States. Following passage of both bills,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier tonight, a joint session of Congress was convened to receive a State of the Union address from President Donald J. Trump. Following the President's address, Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02) released this statement:
“Our nation was reminded tonight that the Trump Administration is committed to putting rural priorities first. This… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed her legislation, H.R. 5184, the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act, on a bipartisan vote of 263-147.
“As demand for affordable homes has surged, so have unnecessary costs, making the dream of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy and Water Development Appropriations Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), and Interior and Environment Appropriations Chairman Mike Simpson (ID-02) released the following statements after today's 397-28 vote in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and… Read more »
