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WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 13, 2012)- Members of the Congressional Western Caucus joined together Wednesday, December 12, 2012 to unanimously name Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) and Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) Co-Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus for the 113th Congress. In addition, former Western Caucus Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) was named Chairman Emeritus, and Congressman Cory Gardner, Congressman Paul Gosar, and Congresswoman Kristi Noem were named Vice Chairman for the upcoming Congress. In addition to announcing the new caucus leadership, Executive Director, Jason Heffley, announced his departure from the caucus after two successful years at the helm. The caucus named Pete Obermueller from the office of Rep. Lummis Executive Director for the 113th Congress. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) proposal to “phase out” the wind production tax credit (PTC), Congressman Mike Pompeo issued the following statement: Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – In light of a newly released study that projects a devastating water shortfall in the Colorado River by 2060, Congressman Cory Gardner (R-CO) is renewing his call for increased water storage and announcing related legislation that he plans to introduce next year. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) expressed concerns over the Forest Service plan to preclude mountain bikes from sharing a new segment of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, despite allowing hiking and horseback riding on the trail. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Kristi Noem issued the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rejected requests to increase water releases from the Missouri River to aid in navigation of the Mississippi River. In a letter, Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy stated that the Corps would take action to help address the navigation issues on the Mississippi River but that increased water releases from the Missouri River would be beyond its authority. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senate Western Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY) and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Stevan Pearce (R-NM), released a new report entitled: “Red Tape Rush: Congressional Action Needed to Cut Red Tape and Stop Agency Overreach.” Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 5, 2012 - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) today announced the 26 Republicans expected to serve on the Committee in the 113th Congress. The list has been recommended by the Republican Steering Committee and is expected to be officially adopted in January by the Republican Conference and the House. One Member will be rejoining the Committee and four newly-elected Members will join the Committee. During the 112th Congress, there were 27 Republican and 21 Democrat seats on the Committee. For the 113th Congress, there will be 26 Republican and 21 Democrat seats. Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Representatives Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Peter Welch (D-VT) announced the roll out of a bipartisan caucus that will focus on promoting performance contracting in government buildings across the country and thereby provide guaranteed energy savings to American taxpayers. Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Cory Gardner (R-CO) is pointing to a newly released report on the exportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which shows a positive impact on the economy, as a basis for allowing the sale of more American made LNG overseas. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 30, 2012)- Today, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) officials announced their plan to initiate the process to have the Lesser Prairie-Chicken as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Members of the Congressional Western Caucus released the following statements in response to the announcement: Read more »