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 Vice Chair Doug Lamborn (CO-05), joined by Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01), introduced legislation to rescind the Biden Administration’s changes to the FAST-41 process for mining projects, which limit eligible projects to only those that meet the Critical Mineral definition from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
“At a time when… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Industry leaders and associations representing rural America released statements in response to the House of Representatives passing H.R. 4821, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. This bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 213-203.
American Petroleum Institute Vice President of Federal Relations Lance… Read more »
Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Representative Mike Simpson (ID-02), Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee on Appropriations, issued the following statements applauding passage of H.R. 4821, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. This bill passed by a bipartisan vote of… 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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Western Caucus Members released the following statements in response to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) designation of over one million acres of land outside Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona as a national monument to prevent livestock grazing and uranium mining. This designation continues a pattern of shutting down resource development on… 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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the House Committee on Ways and Means hosted a field hearing in Kimball, Minnesota, to hear from folks in that community about trade in America and the implications of critical supply chains on agriculture in rural America. Congressional Western Caucus Vice Chairs Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Adrian Smith (NE-03) and Western Caucus… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Western Caucus Foundation hosted a Field Tour and Policy Discussion in Salt Lake City, Utah, with seven Western Caucus Members, congressional staff, and stakeholders.
Members attending include Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Vice Chairs Pete Stauber (MN-08), John Curtis (UT-03), and Chris Stewart (UT-02), as well as Reps. Burgess Owens… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Biden Administration halted Resolution Copper’s proposed mining project in the Tonto National Forest by indefinitely postponing the finalization of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The project would be a massive investment in both the national and local economy. The proposed copper mine has the potential to be the largest copper mine on the North… Read more »
