WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 24, joint resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) on the Biden Administration’s listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Administration’s uplisting of the Northern Long-Eared Bat to ‘endangered’ from ‘threatened’ under the… 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).
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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. – Industry leaders and associations representing rural America released statements in response to an amendment offered by Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill prohibiting funds from being used to finalize the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed “Landscape and Conservation Health” rule.
Public Lands Council President and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Western Caucus hosted a forum titled, “The Dangers of the CCP Buying American Farmland.” The forum was led by Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) and included Vice Chair Adrian Smith (NE-03), and Representatives Dusty Johnson (SD-AL) and Ronny Jackson (TX-13).
“I enjoyed leading a forum with my Congressional Western Caucus colleagues about the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) offered an amendment to the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill to prohibit funds from being used to finalize the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed “Landscape and Conservation Health” rule. This rule undermines FLPMA’s multiple-use mandate for BLM lands and would hinder access to public lands for energy and critical… Read more »
The piece was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
Rural communities across the Upper Midwest, from the Northwoods of Wisconsin to the shores of Lake Superior and beyond, are the beating heart of this great nation. The industries found here help provide the resources, fuel, and jobs that allow our rural communities — and others around the nation — to flourish.
That is why… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Western Caucus and House Committee on Natural Resources launched an Endangered Species Act Working Group. The Working Group will seek to examine how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is being implemented by federal agencies, the practical impacts on the American people, how litigation is driving ESA decision making, and how success is defined… 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 »
The piece was originally published in Newsweek.
Energy demand will continue to hit record highs in the coming years, and while renewable energy technologies are growing rapidly, they alone cannot meet our energy needs. From nuclear and hydropower to oil and gas, we must pursue an all-of-the-above approach if we are to sustain our high quality of life. Unfortunately, our… Read more »
