WASHINGTON, D.C. – Western Caucus Members representing rural America released statements in response to the Biden Administration’s decision to tighten National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter reducing the current 12 μg/m3 to 9 μg/m3.
“I am deeply concerned to see the Biden EPA's new rigorous National Ambient Air Quality Standards,” said Rep. Mike Simpson… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Caucus Members released the following statements responding to the Biden Administration’s finalized rule on National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The final update to the NAAQS will have devastating economic consequences for timber mills, manufacturers, and American industry.
“In another misguided decision by… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a resolution denouncing President Biden’s war on American energy.
“From day one of his administration, President Biden has been at war with American energy production, increasing our reliance on foreign sources, and putting our energy security at risk,” said Chairman Newhouse. “Whether it’s cancelling the Keystone XL… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) released the following statements after President Biden announced a pause of pending approvals of liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminals under the guise of climate change.
“The Biden Administration’s decision to deny future LNG export permits is… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led ten Western Caucus Members in a letter to Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Branda Mallory to submit comments for the Council’s request for information (RFI) on their Environmental Justice Scorecard.
“The Biden Administration continues to push an ‘environmental justice’ agenda, but the reality is that their… Read more »
This piece was originally published in the Washington Times.
Thirty years after its inception, the Congressional Western Caucus is working harder than ever for rural America.
In the past three decades, we have grown from our humble beginnings to a bicameral caucus of more than 100 members of the House and 20 senators. Our mission of serving the interests of farmers, ranchers,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Western Caucus Foundation hosted a winter policy roundtable and field tour in Las Vegas, Nevada, with over a dozen Western Caucus Members, congressional staff, and stakeholders.
Congressional Western Caucus Members, staff and stakeholders participated in a tour of the Hoover Dam to learn more about the dam's operations and hear about efforts… Read more »
The Western Caucus Foundation recently debuted episode 3 of “Champions of Rural America” on RFD-TV. In this episode, Western Caucus Members discussed the critical work being done to support unleashing American energy production in Congress. The dangers of reliance on foreign adversaries for America's energy needs was also in focus as the Biden administration continues its war on the… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Vice Chair Doug Lamborn (CO-05), along with Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), introduced the Energy Parity Act. This legislation would support an all-of-the-above energy approach and end the Biden Administration’s favoritism toward renewable energy sources by preventing any reduction in solar and wind capacity fees without an equal reduction in royalty rates for oil and… Read more »
Western Caucus Vice Chair Pete Stauber (MN-08), Chairman of the House Natural Resources Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, led his fellow Western Caucus colleagues Mary Peltola (AK at-large), Kevin Hern (OK-01), and August Pfluger (TX-11) in introducing the bipartisan Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023. This legislation will reverse the Biden Department of the Interior… Read more »
