WEEKLY UPDATE ON WESTERN CAUCUS MEMBERS TAKING ACTION FOR RURAL AMERICA
The Western Caucus Foundation is proud to congratulate Caucus members who were re-elected to serve in the 119th Congress. The steadfast dedication of Western Caucus members to rural America and our shared values continues to make a difference, and we are thrilled to see your work recognized by voters. We thank those who will not be returning to the Hill for their commitment and contributions to the Caucus – as they have been an integral part of advancing our mission. We are also excited to welcome several newly elected members who will officially join the Western Caucus when they are inaugurated. Additionally, we extend our best wishes to Congressman John Curtis as he transitions from the Congressional Western Caucus to the Senate Western Caucus, where we are confident he will continue to champion the priorities of rural communities.
If you haven’t seen it already, please see the letter from Congressional Western Caucus Chairman, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04).
NOVEMBER BICAMERAL STAFF POLICY BREAKFAST
WESTERN CACUS UPDATES
Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) applauded the House’s bipartisan passage of H.R. 8446, the Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024.
Passed with large bipartisan support, this bill will enhance interagency coordination between the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Energy to identify key minerals vital to U.S. national, economic, and energy security.
Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) issued a statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalized Waste Emissions Charge rule.
“The lame-duck Biden Administration will do everything they can to sabotage traditional energy sources in their final days. The EPA’s Waste Emissions Charge rule will further increase energy costs by placing an effective tax on America’s oil and gas industry that will be passed directly to consumers…”