Our Energy Future: Hydrogen
By Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)
As we celebrate National Clean Energy Week, it is important to remember that all Americans need sources of inexpensive, secure, and reliable sources of energy for a healthy and prosperous economy – especially as global energy demand is expected to increase 50% by 2050. Hydrogen can be produced here in the United States and… Read more »
Washington, D.C.- Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led Members of the Western Caucus in sending a letter to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning urging her to rescind the proposed withdrawal of 1.6 million acres from future oil and gas leasing, as announced in August.
“BLM’s proposal to withdraw 1.6 million acres of public lands in Colorado from future oil… Read more »
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 »
Geothermal: The Future Ahead
By Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01)
America's energy future is exciting as new technologies enhance the possibilities in the hydropower, nuclear, and geothermal space. In particular, geothermal energy has an optimistic arena to bring reliable, clean energy to Americans nationwide. As many Idahoans already know, geothermal is a proven technology with a… Read more »
Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential
By Rep. Bill Johnson (OH-06)
Earlier this year, I introduced the “Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act,” legislation that would help preserve the future of American energy, protect American energy jobs, lower energy costs, advance our global diplomatic leverage, and strengthen our national security. As I said about this legislation… 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. – Earlier this week, the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted a field hearing in Tamuning, Guam, to hear from local leaders about the strategic importance of the Pacific Islands to U.S.-led global security. Congressional Western Caucus Vice Chairs Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (AS-AL), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07)… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Western Caucus Members released the following statements in response to a new, problematic resource management plan (RMP) proposed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that would remove more 1.6 million acres of public lands in Colorado from future oil and gas leasing, while also designating tens of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Western Caucus hosted a field tour of Northern Wisconsin, with five Western Caucus Members, congressional staff, and stakeholders.
Members attending included Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chairs Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) as well as Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02).
Congressional Western Caucus Members… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted a field hearing in Goodyear, Arizona, to hear from state and local stakeholders about critical mineral supply chains and the implications of relying on America’s adversaries, including China, for these natural resources. Congressional Western Caucus Vice Chairs Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) and Andy Biggs (AZ-05) along… Read more »
