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We Need a Farm Bill Signed Into Law Before 2025 By Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) Over the last few years, the agriculture economy has taken a turn for the worse. Commodity prices have fallen below producers’ break-even points, our agricultural trade deficit has eclipsed $43 billion, farm debt stands at a record $540 billion, and inflation combined with high interest rates continue to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Caucus Members participated in a Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries field hearing on the need to protect water supplies, address water shortages for farmers and ranchers in the region and throughout the country, and the importance of reforming the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chair… Read more »

This piece was originally published in the Washington Examiner. One of the more extreme left-wing ideas you may have heard is “environmental justice.” Contrary to its name, this buzzword is yet another effort by the Biden-Harris administration to block traditional energy and infrastructure projects. If the administration cared about bringing prosperity to… Read more »

Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chair Celeste Maloy (UT-02), and Representatives John Curtis (UT-03), Blake Moore (UT-01) and Burgess Owens (UT-04) released the following statements responding to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Final Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Bears Ears National Monument, which… Read more »

This piece was originally published in the Federal Newswire. The Antiquities Act was enacted in 1906 to preserve our nation’s natural treasures that are of “historic or scientific interest.” Unfortunately, as time has passed, the law has been abused by the executive branch to lock up lands across the West, threatening private landowners, recreational opportunities and resource… Read more »

Expanding Free National Park Access for Gold Star Families By Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05)  Our nation’s stunning national parks welcome millions of visitors from the United States and around the world every year. From hiking and fishing to sightseeing and wildlife viewing, they present refreshing opportunities to connect with nature. I’m proud to represent Oregon, where we… Read more »

This piece was originally published in Agri-Pulse. In its 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has only recovered around 3% of listed species. Only the federal government would consider that a success story. It is abundantly clear the ESA has failed in its intended mission of species recovery. The only area in which the law has succeeded is as a mechanism for environmental activists… Read more »

Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and five Members sent a letter to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) in response to the Council’s request for public input on America’s groundwater challenges. The letter reiterates that groundwater should remain regulated by states and tribes, not the federal government.   “Americans deserve… Read more »

Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Representative Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) led nine additional Western Caucus members on a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting the agency withdraw their proposed updated Western Solar Plan.   “The proposed Western Solar Plan is another Biden-Harris Administration policy that is detrimental to communities across the… Read more »

Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the Abundant American Resources Act of 2024. This legislation will require Federal land management agencies to conduct a study on the economic valuation of resources in areas that have been withdrawn or protected from exploration and production.   “Since day one, the Biden-Harris… Read more »