WEEKLY UPDATE ON WESTERN CAUCUS MEMBERS TAKING ACTION FOR RURAL AMERICA

DIGITAL CONNECT ON LNG

WCF hosted last week’s DC Digital Connect on the Benefits of Natural Gas Energy and LNG Exports.

We’d like to thank Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01), Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11), Heather Reams of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, and Bryson Hull of the Western States and Tribal Nations Natural Gas Initiative for their participation on the panel.

ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

The Western Caucus Foundation hosted the quarterly Advisory Board meeting last week to discuss updates and what’s in store for the future.

We would like to thank Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) for speaking with our Advisory Board members.

WESTERN CAUCUS UPDATES

An Obama-era restriction on coal mining was just lifted by federal courts.

This ruling is a huge step forward in creating reliable energy.

National Mining Association, President and CEO Rich Nolan called this court decision “ a victory for American-mined energy,” and declared that “important projects can once again advance and support the production of affordable, reliable power to the grid.”

111 members of Congress, including many Western Caucus members, signed a letter opposing the NAAQS decision to place new regulations on businesses.

This is horrific for American manufacturing in particular, as these regulations will slow down productivity in making goods that serve all Americans.

Pulp and Paperworkers’ Resource Council Chairman Matt Hall: says “The EPA’s finalize rule on PM NAAQS 2.5 will completely impede our permitting process for upgrades in our facilities.”