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Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2012) – Western Caucus Vice-Chairman for Energy, Cory Gardner (R-CO), released the following statement in response to news from the Department of the Interior regarding onshore oil and gas lease sales: Read more »

Washington, DC (December 17, 2012) – Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce (NM-02) released the following statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Final Recovery Plan for the Mexican Spotted Owl, which was made available today: Read more »

WASHINGTON– Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman of the House Natural Resources National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee, today raised concern over the potential use of the Antiquities Act to unilaterally create a new national monument on more than 230,000 acres of land in New Mexico—an area more than five times the size of Washington, DC. Read more »

WASHINGTON– Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman of the House Natural Resources National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee, today raised concern over the potential use of the Antiquities Act to unilaterally create a new national monument on more than 230,000 acres of land in New Mexico—an area more than five times the size of Washington, DC. Read more »

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 »