{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://maloy.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=70", "Congresswoman Maloy joins the Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Caucus", "2024-02-08", "2024", "2024-02", "Republican", "House", "UT", "Celeste Maloy", "M001228", "maloy.house.gov", "maloy", "https://maloy.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 This week, Representative Celeste Maloy (UT-02) became a member of the Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Caucus (CSC). This bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers works to preserve and advance the nation\u2019s rich traditions of hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational shooting alongside conservation efforts.\n\n\u201cHunting and fishing is a way of life for many Utahns, and it needs to be protected,\u201d said Rep. Maloy. \u201cI look forward to working with my colleagues on policies that open up our public lands and advance recreational opportunities for sportsmen and women who have fallen in love with Utah\u2019s diverse landscape.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am excited that Congresswoman Celeste Maloy will be joining the Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Caucus,\u201d said CSC Co-Chair Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04). \u201cBeing from Utah and representing a district with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, I am sure that she will be a valuable member of the caucus as we continue to develop solutions to expand access for sportsmen and women across the nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cUtah\u2019s vast and iconic beauty has inspired Americans for generations,\u201d said CSC Co-Chair Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). \u201cWe are proud to welcome Rep. Celeste Maloy to our ranks as we further the bipartisan conservation goals of the Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Caucus. I look forward to partnering with her as we develop commonsense solutions to expand access to outdoor recreation so that all Americans can enjoy the beauty and bounty of our great nation.\u201d\n\n\"As a member of the Gubernatorial Sportsmen\u2019s Caucus, I value the efforts of the GSC, Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Caucus and National Assembly of Sportsmen\u2019s Caucuses to protect the interests of hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts as well as work on fish and wildlife management. Rep. Maloy will be a tremendous asset to the Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Caucus, and I look forward to working with her on these important issues,\u201d said Utah Governor Spencer Cox.\n\nProtecting hunting and fishing has become a key issue for Utah which is home to a wide range of wildlife, wilderness areas, and national parks. In 2020, Utah passed HJR 15 with 75% of the vote in the general election which amended the state constitution to protect the right to hunt and fish using traditional means and methods.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:21:00Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://maloy.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=70"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9353721980005503, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}