WEEKLY UPDATE ON WESTERN CAUCUS MEMBERS TAKING ACTION FOR RURAL AMERICA
WESTERN CAUCUS MEMBERS CO-SPONSOR FFA WEEK RESOLUTION
The Congressional Western Caucus celebrates the passage of the House Budget Resolution by the House Budget Committee, now eligible for a full vote.
Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) expressed that “House Republicans are doing their job to cut taxes for hardworking families and small businesses, support our law enforcement at the border, bolster our military, unleash American energy dominance, and right-size our wasteful, oversized bureaucracy. President Trump asked for a comprehensive bill to implement the FULL America First agenda, and that’s exactly what Republicans in the House of Representatives have delivered. I urge my Senate colleagues to immediately adopt our budget blueprint so Congress can get to work on the reconciliation process that will usher in the Golden Age of America.”
HOUSE VOTES TO REPEAL BIDEN BAN ON GAS WATER HEATERS
House Republicans voted to repeal the Biden Administration’s ban on natural gas water heaters, reversing abusive restrictions on American energy.
NEW WESTERN CAUCUS MEMBER RECEPTION
The Western Caucus Foundation was proud to host our New Western Caucus Member Reception with new and returning members of the Western Caucus, Chiefs of Staff, Legislative Directors, annual supporters, and Administration staff on Tuesday.
Thank you to Molson-Coors and Americans for Prosperity for sponsoring this event!
FEBRUARY BICAMERAL STAFF POLICY BREAKFAST
This morning, WCF hosted its February Bicameral Staff Policy Briefing (Bicam Breakfast) where staff of Congressional and Senate Western Caucus members received legislative updates from relevant Committee and Administration staff.
WCF thanks Quanta Services for speaking to staff about their priorities – clean energy tax credit and permitting reform.
VICE CHAIR MALOY: WHO CONTROLS THE WEST?
Under the 1944 Water Treaty, Mexico is required to deliver water to the U.S. annually, but it has repeatedly failed to meet its obligations. Now, South Texas is suffering—with farms struggling, jobs disappearing, and the state’s economy at risk.
💧 Texas’ last sugar mill shut down
💧 500 American jobs lost
💧 Supply chain disruptions threaten food prices nationwide
Congressional Western Caucus Member Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) is leading the fight to hold Mexico accountable. She introduced H.Res. 71 to condemn Mexico’s failure and is urging the administration to take action.
Learn more about the fight to protect Texas farmers and America’s food security in the Congressional Western Caucus’ “BRANDED” Blog.
NOIA OFFSHORE ENERGY INNOVATION & WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE REPORT
WCF annual supporter National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) released its Offshore Offshore Energy Industry’s Innovation & Workforce Excellence Report.
In it, you will find 16 case studies from industry leaders highlighting achievements and progress in offshore energy.
WESTERN CAUCUS UPDATES
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (WY) introduced the No American Land for Communist China Act to prevent CCP-affiliated entities from purchasing land next to federal property – safeguarding U.S. military, energy, and mineral sites. The bill is backed by Chairman Emeritus Barrasso, Members Mike Crapo (ID) and Tim Sheehy (MT), and Senator Marsha Blackburn (TN).
Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Emeritus Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a companion bill in the House.
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (WY) supported President Trump’s energy agenda and opposed Democratic efforts to repeal his energy national emergency declaration.
“On day one, President Biden placed a moratorium on public land energy development that never truly went away until January, 20 of 2025 when President Trump was sworn into office and signed an executive order.” – Senator Lummis