Democrats' Disingenuous Disconnect
By Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04)
Last week, Democrats yet again dragged leaders of our nation’s oil and gas companies in front of committee proceedings to pass the blame for high gas prices onto these domestic producers. Meanwhile, President Biden blames Vladimir Putin – using the disingenuous “Putin’s Price Hike” motto – for skyrocketing prices. So, the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led 32 Members in sending a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) Director Martha Williams expressing concerns about FWS’ decision to initiate settlement discussions with the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) regarding a lawsuit seeking to eliminate hunting access expansion on nearly 100 national wildlife… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 8 and 9, Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led a group of Western Caucus Members on a field tour of Arkansas’ 4th Congressional District.
“I was honored to have the opportunity to show so many members of Congress firsthand how Arkansans use our natural resources to their fullest potential,” said Vice… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Vice Chair Lauren Boebert (CO-03) and Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) led Western Caucus Members in sending a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland urging the Department of the Interior to support effective locally-led and voluntary species management efforts for the gray wolf.
In 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service used the best… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Vice Chair Mark Amodei (NV-02) hosted a Congressional Western Caucus virtual forum titled, “Nevada’s New Lithium Mine: Securing America’s Independence.” The forum featured local leaders who discussed the bureaucratic and regulatory delays that result from broken permitting processes while celebrating the recent permitting of the Thacker… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Western Caucus Foundation hosted a virtual forum to discuss the Biden Administration’s misguided “30 by 30,” or America the Beautiful, initiative and the importance of locally-led conservation and active land management. Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chair Chris Stewart (UT-02), and Senate Western Caucus Chairman Steve Daines (MT)… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Vice Chair Liz Cheney (WY-AL) led a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing concerns about her delay in implementing a national uranium reserve.
In 2020, Congress appropriated $75 million to be used for the establishment of a national uranium reserve, and the Department… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act alongside several Western Caucus Members. A companion bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senate Western Caucus Member Roger Marshall (KS). The legislation aims to protect Americans from President Biden’s anti-energy agenda.
"Since the… Read more »
American producers deserve certainty in the permitting process
By Rep. Markwayne Mullin (OK-02)
American energy independence is unobtainable without functioning pipelines. Pipelines are vital infrastructure for transporting crude oil and natural gas across the nation. They are safer than trucks, barges, and rail, all while emitting less greenhouse gas. To ensure we have a strong… Read more »
Flipping the switch for more American energy
By Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05)
Energy is foundational to everything we do. It’s critical for our national security, geopolitical power, and for a better quality of life in America.
Today, we’re witnessing the real dangers of undermining our energy independence with a radical rush-to-green agenda that shuts down American oil and… Read more »
