url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congressman-blake-moore-statement-enactment-national-medal-honor,ICYMI: Congressman Blake Moore Statement on Enactment of the National Medal of Honor Monument Act,2021-12-29,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement after President Biden signed the National Medal of Honor Monument Act into law earlier this week: “Signed, sealed, and delivered to our heroic Medal of Honor recipients across the nation, Congressman Marc Veasey’s and my National Medal of Honor Monument Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. This is a great bipartisan win that will immortalize the sacrifices of America's brave servicemembers. Thank you to all who made this possible!” “Recognition in our nation’s capital for those who received our country’s highest award for valor in combat is long overdue. We’re tremendously grateful for the bill’s sponsors – Reps. Moore and Veasey and Senators Cornyn and Kaine – for championing this bipartisan legislation from the beginning, and for President Biden for swiftly signing it into law,” said Chris Cassidy, National Medal Medal of Honor Monument Foundation president and CEO. “We are ready to recognize the valor of these great heroes and all those they served alongside with a place of inspiration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. More importantly, this monument will be a beacon for the enduring values the Medal of Honor represents: courage and sacrifice, commitment and integrity, citizenship and patriotism.” Introduced by Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), the National Medal of Honor Monument Act is bipartisan legislation that authorizes the creation of a monument that will pay homage to the values the Medal of Honor represents—courage, patriotism, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and sacrifice—and the less than 4,000 brave individuals who earned it in service to their country. The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration and is awarded to U.S. service members who have distinguished themselves with extraordinary acts of valor. It is awarded very rarely and only to those whose service and sacrifice far exceed the call of duty. In addition to this memorial, a museum is currently being built in Arlington, Texas. The mission of the National Medal of Honor Museum is to commemorate the stories of our Medal of Honor recipients, unite Americans around the common ideals embodied by the medal, and inspire every citizen to look for ways to serve and create a lasting impact in their own communities.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-blake-moores-national-medal-honor-monument-act-headed-president,Representative Blake Moore’s National Medal of Honor Monument Act Headed to President Biden’s Desk,2021-12-20,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – This weekend, after unanimously passing the House in July, Representative Blake Moore’s National Medal of Honor Monument Act unanimously passed the Senate. The legislation will now head to the White House to be signed into law by President Biden. Introduced by Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), the National Medal of Honor Monument Act is bipartisan legislation that authorizes the creation of a monument that will pay homage to the values the Medal of Honor represents—courage, patriotism, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and sacrifice—and the less than 4,000 brave individuals who earned it in service to their country. Of the roughly 9,500 bills introduced in both chambers during the first session of the 117th Congress, only 95 have passed both the House and the Senate. “I am grateful to have been part of this historic effort to commemorate our Medal of Honor recipients with a monument in Washington, D.C.,” said Representative Blake Moore. “This bipartisan legislation is off to the president’s desk, and we are one step closer to immortalizing the sacrifices of our nation’s greatest heroes.” “I am so proud that my bipartisan Medal of Honor legislation will be signed into law by President Biden,” said Representative Marc Veasey. “This legislation honors the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who risked their lives to protect our country.” “An homage to America’s Medal of Honor recipients in our nation’s capital will remind visitors and residents alike of what it means to put your country first,” said Senator John Cornyn. “The selfless servicemembers who have earned the Medal of Honor – like the fabled Patrick Brady and Audie Murphy, to name a few – deserve our utmost respect and recognition, and I applaud the Foundation, which calls Arlington, Texas home, for their hard work and advocacy.” “I am proud our bill to establish a National Medal of Honor Monument has reached this pivotal point, passing the Senate and getting one step closer to becoming law,” said Senator Tim Kaine. “This museum will honor the tremendous sacrifices our servicemembers have made in service to our nation.” ""With only 67 Medal of Honor recipients alive today, time is of the essence to recognize our nation’s bravest heroes. By passing the National Medal of Honor Monument Act, we are one step closer to doing just that,” said Chris Cassidy, National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation president and CEO. “I want to thank Sens. Cornyn and Kaine and Reps. Veasey and Moore for their tremendous leadership. Together, we will pay tribute to the fewer than 4,000 brave Americans who have received the Medal.” The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration and is awarded to U.S. service members who have distinguished themselves with extraordinary acts of valor. It is awarded very rarely and only to those whose service and sacrifice far exceed the call of duty. The mission of the National Medal of Honor Museum, which is currently being built in Arlington in Texas’s 33rd Congressional district, is to commemorate the stories of our Medal of Honor recipients, unite Americans around the common ideals embodied by the medal, and inspire every citizen to look for ways to serve and create a lasting impact in their own communities.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-co-sponsored-congressional-gold-medal-bill-signed-law,Congressman Blake Moore’s Co-Sponsored Congressional Gold Medal Bill Signed into Law by President Biden,2021-12-16,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden signed H.R. 5142 into law, which would posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. Co-sponsored by Representative Blake Moore (R-UT), Representative Lisa McClain (R-MI) introduced this bipartisan bill in the House in August. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the companion bill in the Senate in September. “These 13 fallen servicemembers gave the ultimate sacrifice to our nation on foreign soil, and I am grateful their service will be forever remembered,” said Rep. Blake Moore. “They each represent the best of America’s strength, and we extend our gratitude to them and their families.” “I’m glad these fallen servicemembers will finally receive the recognition they deserve for their bravery and sacrifice for our country,” said Rep. Lisa McClain. “Thank you to the 326 House members and 68 Senators who cosponsored this legislation and helped it quickly become law.” Rep. Blake Moore joined the Utah community in honoring Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, one of the fallen servicemembers commemorated by this legislation. Rep. Moore attended his vigil at the Utah State Capitol and his funeral service before he was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. He also spoke on the House floor to remember Staff Sgt. Hoover’s bravery and devotion to our nation. This legislation will award the Congressional Gold Medal to Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole Gee, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan Page, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, Hospitalman Maxton Soviak and Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-and-senator-josh-hawley-introduce-strengthening,Congressman Blake Moore and Senator Josh Hawley Introduce the Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act to Secure DOD Supply Chains,2021-12-08,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON –Yesterday, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act. This legislation expands the prohibition of Chinese-purchased printed circuit boards (PCBs) in military hardware to all critical national security commercial items—including cloud servers and networks—and accelerates the phase out of Chinese PCBs in critical systems within 5 years. Last year, the House Armed Services Committee banned the sourcing of defense electronics from China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia and extended trusted supplier requirements for printed circuit boards. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 was a crucial first step in establishing a trusted network of PCB manufacturers here in the United States and amongst our allies. However, the Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Circuit Boards Act further reduces supply chain vulnerabilities and reliance on China while encouraging our defense industrial base to reshore our defense manufacturing efforts. “The COVID-19 pandemic made it abundantly clear that we cannot continue to rely on China to secure our supply chains. When it comes to military hardware or national security commercial items, this rings doubly true.” said Congressman Blake Moore. “There has never been a greater impetus to reshore our manufacturing and secure our supply chains. This legislation maintains the momentum of last year’s progress, and I look forward to seeing these provisions included in the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2022.” Just 30 years ago, the United States had a robust community of more than 2,000 printed circuit board manufacturers, maintaining 40% share of the global market. Today, with fewer than 200 domestic manufacturers, the Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act not only maintains the integrity of military and national security commercial items, but it will also help fuel the resurgence of American manufacturing. The bill text can be found here, and it can also be found in Section 851 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-statement-final-house-passage-national-defense,Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on Final House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022,2021-12-08,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Last night, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. Following its passage, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement: “I was thrilled to vote for the House’s final passage of the NDAA this week, and I’m extremely proud of the countless hours my team, committee staff, and my HASC colleagues put into this bill over the last 12 months,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “This NDAA delivers critical wins for both our national security and Utah’s defense community by reversing the Biden Administration’s harmful spending cuts and investing in depot modernization and nuclear deterrence. This will ensure the U.S. is best positioned against an increasingly aggressive China and resurgent Russia and will demand accountability for the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. This bill has a history of achieving the most bipartisan outcomes each year, and I applaud House and Senate leadership for ensuring several harmful, partisan provisions were removed as expected. The removal of 2nd Amendment restrictions, female draft requirements, and heavy-handed vaccine mandates in the final bill demonstrates that the legislative process can be trusted. I urge my Senate colleagues to rapidly move this legislation so it can be signed into law and we can give our service members the assistance they need to keep Americans safe.” Improvements to the NDAA include: Removal of ""Red Flag Laws"" – removed provision allowing judges to issue ex parte protective orders that prohibit firearm possession. The bill makes no changes to law that would impact the Second Amendment rights of servicemembers. Removal of the requirement for women to register for the draft – removed provision requiring women to register for the Selective Service. The bill makes no changes to the Selective Service System, how a draft would be conducted, or who would be conscripted. Removal of the Office of Extremism – removed provision establishing an Office of Extremism at the Department of Defense (DOD). The bill does not create a new Uniform Code of Military Justice article on extremism. It does not require the Department to establish policies to counter extremism or make troops take training courses on extremism. Removal of $15 minimum wage – removed provision requiring the DOD contractors to pay a $15 per hour minimum wage. Removal of vaccine-related discharges – prohibits the DOD from dishonorably discharging servicemembers that refuse the COVD-19 vaccine. Servicemembers may only receive an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. Establishment of vaccine exemptions – requires the DOD to establish uniform standards under which servicemembers may be exempted from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for administrative, medical, or religious reasons. The DOD must also consider the effects of natural immunity. In addition to these many improvements, the final NDAA maintained numerous provisions beneficial to Hill Air Force Base and Utah’s defense community, including full funding of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Program, full funding of Depot modernization efforts, improvements to veteran hiring, executive accountability for our catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan, and secured supply chains for military printed circuit boards with language included from my Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act. To read more about the NDAA’s provisions that will directly benefit Utah’s defense community, click here. Congressman Moore is Hill Air Force Base and Utah’s sole representative on an Armed Services Committee. Read more about his work with Hill Air Force Base and Utah’s defense community here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-host-telephone-townhall-event-december,Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Telephone Townhall Event on December 7th at 1pm MT,2021-12-03,2021,2021-12,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Blake Moore will host an interactive telephone townhall event to discuss inflation, immigration, federal spending, ways he has served the First District this year, and more. All are welcome to participate, and media is permitted to cover the entirety of the event. Date: Tuesday, December 7th Time: 1pm MT Dial in: (833) 305-1678",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-statement-reconciliation-spending-package,Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on the Reconciliation Spending Package,2021-11-19,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement after his vote against the reconciliation spending package: “As soon as the Senate became a 50/50 split, Democrats committed to trying to spend as much money as possible by abusing the budget reconciliation process. The narrow margins in Congress demonstrate that a radical tax-and-spend agenda is not what the American people want. Instead of rising to this moment for bipartisanship, Democrats have left us with inflated prices that have jumped to their highest levels in 31 years on everyday goods from gas to groceries. These federal spending packages are directly hurting hardworking Utah families. Rather than pushing these massive spending bills, our government needs to focus on tackling the crippling inflation, supply chain, and workforce shortages resulting from liberal policies. I will continue to work with my colleagues on ways we can more responsibly respect Americans’ tax dollars and improve our economic outlook.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-saline-lake-ecosystems-great-basin-states-program-act,Congressman Blake Moore's Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act Passes the House Committee on Natural Resources,2021-11-17,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Blake Moore’s Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act passed the House Committee on Natural Resources with unanimous support. Introduced with Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA), this legislation would establish a scientific monitoring and assessment program to better manage conservation efforts for saline lake ecosystems and migratory birds in the West. “The value of Utah’s Great Salt Lake and its neighboring, regional saline lakes cannot be overstated,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “These lakes provide habitats for millions of migrating shorebirds and waterfowl, and they are critically important for Utah’s brine shrimp industry, ski industry, broader recreation industry, water users, extraction industry, and more. I introduced this bill to help us study and better understand what is happening in our saline lake ecosystems to ensure that our water users, animals, habitats, and industry can stay healthy far into the future.” Saline lakes within the Great Basin—which includes areas of Utah, California, Nevada, and Oregon—provide a critical network of habitats for millions of migrating shorebirds, waterbirds, and waterfowl. Saline lakes generally have higher levels of salts and dissolved minerals than freshwater lakes, allowing them to provide essential habitats, create and drive recreational opportunities, provide public health benefits, and more. However, declining water levels due to demand, drought, and environmental changes have dried out these important lakes within the Great Basin, threatening habitats, public health, and recreation. The Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act would provide the U.S. Geological Survey—in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and tribal, state, academic, and nonprofit organizations—resources to conduct scientific monitoring and assessments to establish effective management and conservation efforts to preserve essential Saline Lake habitats within the Great Basin network. The Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act builds on the important, broadly supported work being done in the Utah State Legislature to address this issue. In addition, the bill has received support from Governor Cox and several organizations, including: the National Audubon Society, Compass Minerals, Trout Unlimited, Rio Tinto Kennecott, the Utah Waterfowl Association, the Utah Airboat Association, the Utah Wetlands Foundation, the Nature Conservancy in Utah, Friends of Great Salt Lake, the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, the Great Salt Lake Brine Shrimp Cooperative, the Utah Audubon Council, and the National Wildlife Federation. The bill supports the work authorized under the Concurrent Resolution to Address Declining Water Levels of the Great Salt Lake, which passed the Utah State Legislature unanimously in 2019. Representatives Moore and Huffman were joined in the introduction by Representatives Susie Lee (D-NV), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Mike Thompson (D-CA). The bill text can be found here. The coalition support letter can be found here and Governor Cox's support letter can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-statement-infrastructure-and-reconciliation-packages,Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on the Infrastructure and Reconciliation Packages,2021-11-08,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement after his vote on the infrastructure bill: “Over the past year, I have engaged with stakeholders across Utah to ensure our state’s infrastructure needs are being met, and I am fully supportive of a targeted and fiscally sound infrastructure package. I acknowledge and praise the bipartisan group of senators who put in the work to preserve the filibuster and show the American people they can work together and deliver results. But in the House, passage of the reconciliation package has been linked to passage of this infrastructure bill. Speaker Pelosi has said it; President Biden has said it; progressive and moderate Democrats have said it; and while Democrat posturing and angling continues, I must take them at their word. Democrats are using passage of the infrastructure bill as a way to help internally advance their egregious $1.75 trillion tax and spend package, which Democrats are attempting to force through before the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office can give us an accurate estimate for the true cost of the proposal. I have been consistent since the beginning: if enough House Democrats would commit to voting down the reconciliation bill—which will hurt Utah businesses, lower wages, exports jobs abroad, and consolidate power in Washington—then the infrastructure compromise bill would make sense for House Republicans to consider. The infrastructure deal includes many provisions that benefit Utahns. But I simply cannot take the risk that my vote for this infrastructure bill in the House would help advance Speaker Pelosi’s fiscal tragedy in any way. The reconciliation package amounts to our country’s largest ever spending and tax increase. It is full of mandates that move our country backwards, not forwards. Our nation currently sits on $28 trillion in debt. Our Medicare and Social Security Trust Funds will be depleted in the very near future. Creating new and unnecessary cradle-to-grave entitlements without shoring up existent social programs puts vulnerable Americans at risk. Undisciplined spending threatens our national security, raises prices, taxes the working class, and destroys jobs. The reconciliation bill mindlessly dumps billions of dollars into aged government programs we already know aren’t working. It dangerously expands the size and scope of the federal government at the expense of the state of Utah, funds abortions with taxpayer money, and raises taxes on job creators and Utah families. I will do all in my power to ensure it does not pass into law. I believe Congress must be much more thoughtful as we help ensure all Americans have opportunities to succeed. I will continue to fight for innovative, dynamic, and responsible federal spending to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-host-townhall-events-weber-and-davis,Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Townhall Events in Weber and Davis Counties,2021-11-08,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This week, Congressman Blake Moore will host in-person townhalls in Weber and Davis counties to discuss issues that matter most to Utahns, including inflation, immigration, vaccine mandates, Hill Air Force Base, infrastructure and reconciliation, and more. All are welcome to attend and participate, and media are permitted to cover the events. Weber County Date: Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 Time: 5:30pm MT Location: Weber High School Auditorium 430 Weber High Drive Pleasant View, Utah 84414 Davis County Date: Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 Time: 7:30pm MT Location: Weber State University, Davis Campus 2750 University Park Boulevard Layton, Utah 84041 Media should RSVP to Caroline Tucker at Caroline.Tucker@mail.house.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-host-medicare-telephone-townhall,Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Medicare Telephone Townhall,2021-11-03,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Tomorrow, November 4th at 1pm MT, Congressman Blake Moore will host a Medicare telephone townhall event with two experts from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. All are welcome to join and ask questions regarding Medicare, coverage plans, or individual concerns. Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021 Time: 1pm MT Dial in: (833) 305-1678 Media should RSVP to Caroline Tucker at Caroline.Tucker@mail.house.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-bear-river-national-heritage-area-study-act-passes,Congressman Blake Moore’s Bear River National Heritage Area Study Act Passes the House of Representatives,2021-11-02,2021,2021-11,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON -- Today, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 399 to 23, the House of Representatives passed the Bear River National Heritage Area Study Act. Representative Moore introduced this legislation earlier this year in order to require the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Bear River Heritage Area in Utah and Idaho’s historic Bear River region, allowing local communities in the Bear River area to protect important elements of their heritage and promote the area’s tourism industry. “I am immensely proud that the House passed the Bear River National Heritage Area Study Act today,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “As I have worked closely with communities in the Bear River Basin, I have been struck by the historical significance this region brings to our state and nation’s story. Ensuring that this history can be fully preserved and remembered will promote tourism and shine a light on the local heritage.” The Bear River Heritage Area includes seven counties between northern Utah and southeastern Idaho. This bill was originally cosponsored by Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID). The full bill text can be found here. This is Congressman Moore’s first piece of legislation he has independently led to pass the House. The Bear River Heritage Study Act has received broad support from several groups, organizations, and individuals including: Bear River Association of Governments Cache Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum Cache Valley Center for the Arts Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce Cache Valley Visitors Bureau City of St. Charles, Idaho Folklore Society of Utah Franklin Relic Hall Museum & Historical Site Friends United for Bear Lake Gail Griswold, exhibit designer Idaho Commission on the Arts Lisa Gabbert, Associate Professor of Folklore and American Studies at Utah State University Randy Williams of the Utah Humanities Board of Trustees and Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection Board Southeast Idaho High Country Tourism Stokes Nature Center Utah Cultural Alliance",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-join-department-energy-press-call-65-million,Congressman Blake Moore to Join the Department of Energy for a Press Call on $65 Million Investment in Building Energy Efficiency,2021-10-19,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Blake Moore will join Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Kelly Speakes-Backman for a virtual press call to discuss the Department of Energy’s new, $65 million investment in grid-interactive, efficient buildings in Utah’s First District and other regions. As part of this initiative, ten projects throughout the United States will equip more than 7,000 homes and workplaces with the capability to interact with the electrical grid and optimize their energy consumption, substantially decreasing their carbon emissions. Tuesday’s press call will highlight one of the ten projects announced last week. Rocky Mountain Power will oversee the development of a “Connected Community” in Utah, featuring an apartment complex, an affordable housing development, a transit center, a manufacturing and office facility, and a university research center—all of which will receive upgrades to enhance their energy efficiency and grid-interactivity. Connected Communities of grid-interactive efficient buildings (GEBs) use smart controls, sensors, and analytics to communicate with the electrical grid, reducing the amount of energy they require during periods of peak demand. This capability optimizes the comfort of building occupants, lowers utility bills, and reduces grid system costs. A recent DOE study estimated that by 2030, GEBs could save up to $18 billion per year in power system costs and cut 80 million tons of carbon emissions each year. That is more than the annual emissions of 50 medium-sized coal plants or 17 million cars. DOE’s first two connected communities in Alabama and Georgia have already demonstrated this potential by using approximately 42-44% less energy than today’s average all-electric home. WHO: Kelly Speakes-Backman, Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01) James Campbell, Director, Innovation and Sustainability Policy, Rocky Mountain Power/PacifiCorp WHEN: Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 4:00 p.m. ET/2:00pm MT WHERE: Register for the live event here and RSVP to Caroline Tucker at Caroline.Tucker@mail.house.gov. For questions about the event and follow-up interview opportunities, please email ee.media@ee.doe.gov. RESOURCES: Building Technologies Office website",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-host-townhall-events-cache-and-box,Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Townhall Events in Cache and Box Elder Counties,2021-10-12,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Blake Moore will host in-person townhalls in Cache and Box Elder Counties to discuss issues that matter most to Utahns, including inflation, immigration, federal spending, the Afghanistan crisis, housing affordability, and more. All are welcome to attend and participate, and media are permitted to cover the events. Cache County Date: Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm MT Location: Utah State University’s David B. Haight Center 555 North Champ Drive Logan, Utah 84321 Box Elder County Date: Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 Time: 7:30 – 8:30pm MT Location: Autoliv Auditorium at Utah State University, Brigham Campus 989 South Main Street Brigham City, Utah 84302 Media should RSVP to Caroline Tucker at Caroline.Tucker@mail.house.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/utah-delegation-responds-monument-announcement,Utah Delegation Responds to Monument Announcement,2021-10-07,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Representatives Chris Stewart (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Blake Moore (R-UT) have issued the joint statement below following the announcement of President Joe Biden’s Proclamation to re-expand the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. “President Biden is delivering a devastating blow to the ongoing efforts by our delegation, along with state, local, and tribal leaders, to find a permanent, legislative solution to resolve the longstanding dispute over the boundaries and management of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. Rather than take the opportunity to build unity in a divided region and bring resources and lasting protections to sacred antiquities by seeking a mutually beneficial and permanent legislative solution, President Biden fanned the flames of controversy and ignored input from the communities closest to these monuments. We will continue to support efforts to ensure that our monuments’ boundaries and management reflect the unique stakeholder interest and uses in the area, but today’s “winner take all” mentality moved us further away from that goal.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-and-ranking-member-house-administration-committee,Congressman Blake Moore and Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee Rodney Davis to Hold Election Security Roundtable Discussion and Tour the Weber County Election Office,2021-10-05,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Blake Moore and Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee Rodney Davis (R-IL) will be hosting a roundtable discussion on election security with Weber County Clerk and Auditor Ricky Hatch and local officials. They will then take a tour of the Weber County Elections Office to learn about Weber County’s gold standard balloting processes and ways Weber County’s strategies can be implemented across the country. Media is welcome to join the second half of the roundtable and the entirety of the tour. Who: Congressman Blake Moore, Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-IL), Weber County Clerk and Auditor Ricky Hatch, and local officials What: Roundtable discussion on election security and tour of Weber County’s Election Office When: Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 3:00pm MT Where:Weber County Building, Room 105 2380 Washington Boulevard Ogden, Utah 84401 Media should RSVP to Caroline Tucker atCaroline.Tucker@mail.house.gov for arrival instructions and other details. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-statement-section-529-national-defense-authorization,Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on Section 529 of the National Defense Authorization Act,2021-10-05,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on Section 529 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. ""I share the concerns of many over the inclusion of the majority’s overreaching provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. As background, the NDAA passed by the House last year included a Democrat-sponsored provision to permit military judges to issue ex parte gun confiscation orders, not only violating Second Amendment rights for our men and women in uniform, but also depriving them of due process. In a win for service members, this harmful language was removed by the conference committee as the bill moved through the legislative process. This year, the Democrats again attempted to use the NDAA to push gun control by reinserting this language in Section 529. I was proud to join 160 colleagues demanding Section 529’s removal, and I trust HASC Ranking Member Rogers’ commitment to again strip this language from the NDAA in conference with the Senate. House Armed Services Republicans were successful in removing this language from last year’s bill, and I have full confidence we will remove it again this year. The Armed Services Committee has passed the NDAA every year for nearly six decades. Provisions like Section 529 stand in the way of HASC remaining the most bipartisan committee in Congress and simply have no place in the NDAA. My team and I will share updates on our progress as the bill nears final passage later this year."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-and-ranking-member-house-administration,Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore and Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee Rodney Davis to Hold Election Security Roundtable Discussion and Tour the Weber County Election Office,2021-10-05,2021,2021-10,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Blake Moore and Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee Rodney Davis (R-IL) will be hosting a roundtable discussion on election security with Weber County Clerk and Auditor Ricky Hatch and local officials. They will then take a tour of the Weber County Elections Office to learn about Weber County’s gold standard balloting processes and ways Weber County’s strategies can be implemented across the country. Media is welcome to join the second half of the roundtable and the entirety of the tour. Who: Congressman Blake Moore, Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-IL), Weber County Clerk and Auditor Ricky Hatch, and local officials What: Roundtable discussion on election security and tour of Weber County’s Election Office When: Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 3:00pm MT Where: Weber County Building, Room 105 2380 Washington Boulevard Ogden, Utah 84401 Media should RSVP to Caroline Tucker at Caroline.Tucker@mail.house.gov for arrival instructions and other details.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-statement-house-passage-national-defense,Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022,2021-09-24,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Last night, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 passed the House. Many of Congressman Blake Moore’s provisions advocating for Utah’s defense community were included in the passed legislation. “I am proud of the bill my House Armed Services Committee colleagues and I prepared for the House Floor,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “This legislation serves as a sharp rebuke of the Biden Administration’s significant defense cuts by restoring its funding to adjust for inflation, maintain our competitive edge against great power competitors, and modernize our depots. As expected, the majority included several amendments at this stage in the process that I voted against, but I will work with the Senate and conference committee to further refine this bill and keep the National Defense Authorization Act focused on its primary intent: to support military members, their families, and the warfighter. As Utah’s sole representative on the House Armed Services Committee, I will continue advocating for Hill Air Force Base and fight to ensure the interests of Utah’s defense community remain in the final bill.” Many provisions beneficial to Utah were included in the National Defense Authorization Act, including, but not limited to, the following: Ground Based Strategic Deterrent: Fully funds the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, avoiding harmful delays to nuclear modernization and providing Hill Air Force Base the ability to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent. This program is expected to bring as many as 4,000 new jobs and the construction of six new buildings to Utah’s defense community. Assessment of Afghanistan intelligence failure: Requires an after-action report on the effectiveness of the intelligence provided to national security officials on the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan, including an analysis on how intelligence officials could have improved all-source intelligence gathering and how future military withdrawals in terrorist contexts can avoid the mistakes made in Afghanistan. This provision incorporates language from Congressman Moore’s Afghanistan Accountability Act. Improvements in veteran hiring: Expands the repeal of the harmful 180-day waiting period required of retired military members competing for Department of Defense jobs to include those at Major Range and Test Facility Bases. This gives the Utah Test and Training Range and similar DOD facilities the flexibility to hire who they need to fill critical vacancies in support of our national defense. Military spouse licensing reciprocity: Requires the Department of Defense to establish a uniform process through which the professional licenses and certifications of military members and their spouses can remain in good standing when forced to relocate due to military orders and obligations. This expands the employment opportunities of military families and is a value add to the local economies surrounding military bases. Improved printed circuit board supply chains: Bolsters supply chain resiliency and improves national security by requiring that printed circuit boards used in Department of Defense components are no longer from adversarial countries. This effort reshores manufacturing jobs back to Logan, Utah, and the United States and improves the integrity of military electronic hardware. Increased allowance at remote worksites: Directs the Office of Personnel Management to propose a new remote site pay allowance for Dugway Proving Ground employees, providing an equitable remote pay allowance, which has been unchanged since 1971 at a rate of $10 per day. Adjusted for inflation, these hardworking employees should be receiving $65.10 per day for their contributions to our military readiness. Defense community support authority: Expands opportunities for neighboring communities to assist military installations with the construction, management, and operation of a facility on or near bases, often at cheaper cost on an accelerate timeline. This language helps military bases improve aging infrastructure by facilitating community assistance that increases quality of life and workforce morale. Congressman Moore is Hill Air Force Base and Utah’s sole representative on the Armed Services Committee. Read more about his work with Hill Air Force Base and Utah’s defense community here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-blake-moore-and-jared-huffman-introduce-saline-lake-ecosystems,Congressmen Blake Moore and Jared Huffman Introduce the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act to Protect Saline Lakes and Habitats,2021-09-23,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act to establish a scientific monitoring and assessment program to better manage conservation efforts for saline lake ecosystems and migratory birds in the West. Saline lakes within the Great Basin—which includes areas of Utah, California, Nevada, and Oregon—provide a critical network of habitats for millions of migrating shorebirds, waterbirds, and waterfowl. Saline lakes generally have higher levels of salts and dissolved minerals than freshwater lakes, allowing them to provide essential habitats, create and drive recreational opportunities, provide public health benefits, and more. However, declining water levels due to demand, drought, and environmental changes have dried out these important lakes within the Great Basin, threatening habitats, public health, and recreation. The Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act would provide the U.S. Geological Survey—in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and tribal, state, academic, and nonprofit organizations—resources to conduct scientific monitoring and assessments to establish effective management and conservation efforts to preserve essential Saline Lake habitats within the Great Basin network. “Utah’s Great Salt Lake is a critically important ecosystem, habitat, and driver of tourism and business,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “But today, its water levels are at their lowest in recorded history, leading to a loss of habitat, decreased water flows, and air quality issues. Unfortunately, saline lakes in Great Basin states are facing these same challenges. That is why I am proud to introduce the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act, which will create a multi-year, cooperative program at the U.S. Geological Survey to study and identify solutions to this pressing issue.” ""Public waters like the Great Basin saline lakes are vital for the futures of wildlife and the communities whose livelihoods depend on them. How we manage them, especially in the face climate change and severe drought, should be led by science,” said Congressman Jared Huffman. “This legislation will get us the data needed to understand how water supplies and habitats are changing, assess future water needs, and develop management solutions to help these ecosystems thrive for generations.” “Great Salt Lake and the network of saline lake ecosystems in the arid West are facing alarming and historic low water levels, placing millions of migratory birds and local communities and economies at risk,” said Marcelle Shoop, Saline Lakes Program Director for the National Audubon Society. “This landmark science-based legislation—introduced by Representatives Moore and Huffman—will build on the current knowledge to inform our understanding of changing water supplies and habitats, and provide the foundation for all to work collaboratively to develop solutions that protect bird habitat and people.” “Weber Basin Water Conservancy District thanks and supports Congressman Moore in his efforts to protect the inland saline lakes of the western United States,” said Tage Flint, General Manager and CEO of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. “The Great Salt Lake in Utah is a national treasure and resides at the terminus of multiple essential river systems in northern Utah. Careful use and management of those water resources now and in the future will ensure that the Great Salt Lake does not incur further depletions. We support responsible and cooperative solutions to secure the lake’s future.” The Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act builds on the important, broadly supported work being done in the Utah State Legislature to address this issue. In addition, the bill has received support from several organizations, including: the National Audubon Society, Compass Minerals, Trout Unlimited, Rio Tinto Kennecott, the Utah Waterfowl Association, the Utah Airboat Association, the Utah Wetlands Foundation, the Nature Conservancy in Utah, Friends of Great Salt Lake, the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, the Great Salt Lake Brine Shrimp Cooperative, and the Utah Audubon Council. Representatives Moore and Huffman were joined in the introduction by Representatives Susie Lee (D-NV), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Mike Thompson (D-CA). The bill text can be found here, and the coalition support letter can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-blake-moore-and-jimmy-panetta-introduce-save-our-forests-act,Congressmen Blake Moore and Jimmy Panetta Introduce the Save Our Forests Act to Address Forest Service Staffing Shortages and Mitigate Wildfire Risk,2021-09-22,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Save Our Forests Act to address chronic staffing shortages in National Forests, including the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, to improve risk mitigation and response to wildfires. The legislation would direct the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to fill vacancies in National Forests and Grasslands for recreation management and planning staff, including recreation technicians, recreation officers, and natural resource managers. The bill would also direct the Forest Service to provide Forest Protection Officer (FPO) training and certification opportunities for individuals filling these vacancies. The bill authorizes $46 million to be appropriated annually for the next two fiscal years to fill these positions. “In Utah, we appreciate and understand the value of our lands. We also understand the importance of proactive management actions that protect these lands. As fires continue to threaten our communities and natural resources, we must act to improve our ability to effectively manage these forests to ensure their health and longevity. That is why I am proud to introduce the Save Our Forests Act with my friend Congressman Jimmy Panetta, which will fill critically important vacancies in the U.S. Forest Service to help reduce the risk of wildfire and improve our overall land management,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “Over 80% of wildfires are caused by humans, often because people aren’t following rules that keep everyone safe. While visitation, including unfortunate instances of irresponsible visitation, at National Forests has increased, we’ve seen a notable decline in staffing within the National Forest System, including the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur. As accelerating climate change produces hotter, drier conditions, and our forests continue to suffer from chronic staffing shortages, our communities are left even more susceptible to devastating and deadly wildfires. My bipartisan legislation, the Save Our Forests Act, will provide the funding necessary to rebuild the recreation management workforce in our federal forests, particularly those located in or near the wildland-urban interface. The more we can staff up our federal forests, the better chance we have at wildfire prevention,” said Congressman Jimmy Panetta. “As an accredited land trust, the Summit Land Conservancy understands that the land can’t speak for itself. This bill provides the essential staffing to manage and maintain these important natural resources,” said the Summit Land Conservancy. “Sierra Forest Legacy strongly supports the Save Our Forests Act. Staffing shortages have become a major obstacle for the Forest Service to achieve its mission at a time when Americans need public lands more than ever. Filling vacant recreation and planning staff positions will help ensure that the agency can sustainable manage our national forests and adapt to the modern realities of high visitation levels, extreme wildfire seasons, and climate change,” said Jamie Ervin, Fire Restoration Advocate at Sierra Forest Legacy. “Over 80% of wildfires are started by humans, and often it's because people aren't following the rules that protect us all, like ignoring a fire ban. With climate change making fires hotter and faster, if we want to protect communities from the destruction we are seeing throughout the West, we must put additional resources into reducing the number of fires that are started by people. We applaud Representative Panetta and Representative Moore for introducing this legislation that does that responsibly,” said Blaine Miller-McFeeley, Legislative Representative at Earthjustice. “Forests work overtime providing many benefits from recreational hubs, to carbon sponges, to vital wildlife habitat, all while being hard hit by accelerating climate change. The Save Our Forests Act invests in a workforce that ensures our forests are as resilient as possible in the face of record catastrophic wildfires, drought and other stressors,” said Jad Daley, President and CEO of American Forests. “Sufficient Forest Service funding and staffing are essential to delivering on the agency’s mission of caring for the land and serving people. Rep. Panetta’s and Rep. Moore's legislation highlights the importance of ensuring that the Forest Service has the resources it needs to deliver excellent public service for all Americans who use our national forests,” said Susan Jane Brown, Wildlands Program Director and Staff Attorney at the Western Environmental Law Center. “Reps. Panetta’s bill will put trained staff where they’re most needed to protect our beloved national forests from human-caused wildfires. The most popular National Forests are woefully understaffed and near communities that could be threatened by fire. Most wildfires are caused by people, including illegal campfires, and the Forest Service must have the staff it needs to prevent these fires and keep people safe,” said Randi Spivak, Public Lands Program Director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “Recreational activities are one of the many multiple uses of our nation's public lands. Over the past decade, conservation districts have seen the increase in recreation and its effect on stewardship. The National Association of Conservation Districts welcomes the Save Our Forests Act, which is aimed to ensure the U.S. Forest Service is well staffed and able to conduct critical work, especially in highly visited and high-risk areas, while continuing to promote the benefits of recreation on public lands,” said Michael Crowder, President of the National Association of Conservation Districts. “The most effective way to take on the threat of wildfires, is to stop them before they start. An improperly maintained campfire can easily turn into a wildfire, yet this bill helps to decrease unnecessary risk of wildfires by ensuring visitors follow proper fire safety protocols. The Save Our Forests Act, will help to do that by boosting the numbers of recreation management staff in the forests and grasslands most at risk to devastation by wildfire,” said Kirin Kennedy, Deputy Legislative Director at Sierra Club. “The National Wildfire Institute is proud to endorse the bipartisan Save Our Forests Act by Congressman Panetta of California and Congressman Moore of Utah. As wildfires continue to destroy our forests and natural landscapes, it is imperative for the American people that the United States Forest Service has the resources required to enable sound forest maintenance initiatives. This Bill is a fundamental step to ensure the Forest Service has the necessary skills and capacity at the ground level to accomplish its mission of maintaining and protecting America’s forests and wildlands. These forests provide a sanctuary for people, their communities and countless wildlife. We thank both Mr. Panetta and Mr. Moore, and their staffs, for working together in a traditional bipartisan fashion to author and introduce this critical landscape scale conservation Bill,” said Bruce Courtright, Chairman, National Wildfire Institute. “National forests offer habitat for hundreds of imperiled species, provide invaluable ecosystem services such as clean water and carbon storage and offer unrivaled recreation opportunities for all Americans. Chronic staffing shortages at the Forest Service strain the agency’s ability to sustain these values, particularly in the face of rapid development in forested areas and impacts of the climate crisis. The Save our Forests Act will help ensure that the Forest Service has the needed resources to protect and sustain the places that people treasure and wildlife call home,” said Pete Nelson, Director of Federal Lands with Defenders of Wildlife. The full bill text can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-host-telephone-townhall-thursday,"Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Telephone Townhall on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at 7pm MT",2021-09-17,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congressman Blake Moore will host an interactive telephone townhall event to discuss inflation, immigration, the Afghanistan crisis, Hill Air Force Base, updates from Washington, and more. All are welcome to dial in and participate. Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 Time: 7pm – 8pm MT Dial in: (833) 305-1678",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-joins-congressman-tom-emmer-and-colleagues-sending,Congressman Blake Moore Joins Congressman Tom Emmer and Colleagues in Sending Letter to Protect the Privacy Rights of Utah Families and Credit Unions from Burdensome Regulations,2021-09-14,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Earlier this week, Congressman Blake Moore joined Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi, Ways and Means Chair Neal, Department of Treasury Secretary Yellen, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Rettig to express concern with a recent IRS data collection proposal that will increase tax information reporting requirements on financial institutions. Specifically, the proposal would require financial institutions and other financial services providers to report certain transaction level data as well as information about the outflows and inflows on accounts over $600 to the IRS every year. The requirements of this proposal would impose significant compliance costs on our banks, credit unions, and related financial institutions, but also infringe on the privacy of millions of Americans. “I am proud to join Congressman Tom Emmer’s (R-MN) letter to Speaker Pelosi, Ways and Means Chairman Neal, Department of Treasury Secretary Yellen, and Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Rettig expressing concern over a provision being considered for inclusion in the Democrat reconciliation bill that would force banks and credit unions to give Utahns’ private financial information to the government, including information on the inflows and outflows on their personal bank accounts,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “To make matters worse, the antiquated IRS systems that would store this information would make Utahns’ private financial data more vulnerable to being hacked. This provision will particularly hurt Utah families that depend on credit unions and banks in rural and low-income areas by making it more expensive for credit unions to serve these customers.” “Our Main Street financial institutions are already required to report a tremendous amount of data to the IRS, and the IRS has proven time and time again that they cannot protect this sensitive taxpayer information,” said Congressman Tom Emmer. “Privacy is one of the main reason’s individuals choose not to open bank accounts. This proposal will further exacerbate the divide between the banked, unbanked and underbanked. Not only are there serious privacy implications for the taxpayer and compliance burdens for our financial institutions, but there is also no reason to believe that handing more sensitive information over to the IRS will assist in any way in closing the ‘tax gap’ – the difference between taxes paid and taxes owed by law. We should only legislate when it makes sense, and it must protect Americans and our financial system, not focus on raising revenue at the expense of our taxpayers and financial institutions. House Democrats and the Biden Administration have claimed that this dangerous proposal will help them close the ‘tax gap’. However, they use their careless attempts to further justify outlandish trillion-dollar spending proposals.” Read the full letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-cosponsors-care-her-act-ensure-equal-opportunities-and,Congressman Blake Moore Cosponsors the Care for Her Act to Ensure Equal Opportunities and Resources for Expecting Mothers and Children,2021-09-03,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Blake Moore joined his colleagues in cosponsoring Congressman Jeff Fortenberry’s Care for Her Act to establish a commitment to care for expecting mothers and their unborn children through expanding the Child Tax Credit, providing state and federal resources, distributing grants for housing, job training, and more. “I am honored to be an original cosponsor of Rep. Fortenberry’s Care for Her Act. Every child should be given equal opportunities, no matter the circumstances of their conception or birth. I support comprehensive resources for low-income mothers and children,” Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) said. “We must empower women by giving them the resources they need to provide healthy, safe, and stable outcomes for their families,” Moore added. “I am pleased that so many of my colleagues are joining with me to say we should be big enough and generous enough to care for a woman and her child who need help in times of vulnerability. This is our chance to support a woman with an unexpected pregnancy all the way through birth and child-rearing. Care for Her establishes a community of care for the journey of life,” Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01) said. “Care for Her ensures women know what services and support are available to them, including maternity housing, mentorship, and job training. It provides a tax credit to the pregnant mother with a pre-born child. And it provides performance incentives for communities that demonstrate improved maternal and child health outcomes,” Fortenberry added. “No expecting mother should feel alone. Unfortunately, many women are not aware of the local, state, and federal resources available to them, especially during an unplanned pregnancy,” Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-39) said. “As a mother of four, I’m proud to join my colleagues to introduce the Care for Her Act to strengthen the outreach and effectiveness of programs for education, mentoring, housing and other support services for pregnant women and their children,” Kim added. “Information is power and far too many expecting women in our community are unaware of the many local, specialized resources available to them,” Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) said. “I raised my two girls as a single mom and I’m proud to join my colleagues to introduce the Care for Her Act to empower expecting mothers by taking a more holistic approach to supporting their needs and providing as many resources as possible,” Salazar added. “The Care for Her Act will help provide necessary support to women during an unexpected pregnancy. I am proud to support this bill as I am confident it can improve maternal and child health moving forward, which has a broader impact on entire families and communities. I thank Rep. Fortenberry for his leadership on this issue and look forward to working alongside my colleagues to get this bill approved,” Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-AL) said. “The Care for Her Act supports women and their children, which is something all Americans should be able to support,” Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) said. “I am thankful for Congressman Fortenberry’s leadership in supporting both women and their children, and I am proud to support this legislation and stand for the vulnerable,” Stefanik added. “The Care for Her Act is an important piece of legislation that will make sure expectant mothers know about and have access to resources they need to ensure safe and healthy pregnancies. I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this important legislation to support and empower women through all stages of their pregnancies,” Congresswoman Liz Cheney (WY-AL) said. “The Care for Her Act creates and expands resources for pregnant women and delivers greater peace of mind to expecting mothers, especially those facing unexpected pregnancy,” Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) said. “This innovative new community-based approach includes things like a pre-born child tax credit, educational resources, housing grants, and improvements to healthcare. It is so important that we invest in families and properly care for those beginning the rewarding journey of motherhood. I’m honored to join with Congressman Fortenberry to introduce this legislation,” Tenney added. “I have long been an advocate for pregnant women and their children, and I have appreciated working with national and local programs to ensure they have the support they need during a vulnerable time. The Care for Her Act will bolster those programs by providing critical resources for pregnant women, including educational tools, mentoring programs, and other support services,” Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-2) said. Original Cosponsors of the Care for Her Act: Rep. Liz Cheney, Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Rep. Young Kim, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Rep. Blake Moore, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Rep. Elise Stefanik, Rep. Claudia Tenney, Rep. Ann Wagner. The full bill text can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-provisions-included-defense-authorization-bill-0,Congressman Blake Moore’s Provisions Included in Defense Authorization Bill,2021-09-02,2021,2021-09,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Early this morning, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, and many of Congressman Blake Moore’s sponsored provisions were successfully included in the passed legislation. “Since my first day in office, we have been working with Hill Air Force Base, military families, and the Utah defense community to ensure that Utah’s priorities are represented in the National Defense Authorization Act,” said Congressman Moore. “Even while in the minority, Republicans succeeded in reversing President Biden’s harmful defense spending cuts, maintaining a competitive edge over China, enhancing depot facility modernization efforts, demanding accountability on Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal, and funding additional procurement to ensure military readiness. I look forward to working with my colleagues to get the NDAA to the House Floor so we can provide servicemembers with policies that are worthy of their immense sacrifices.” “I commend Congressman Moore’s tremendous work and leadership on the Armed Services Committee,” said Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers (R-AL). “His contributions to this year’s NDAA will strengthen our national security, improve the lives of our servicemembers and their families, and ensure accountability from the Biden administration on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.” Many of Congressman Moore’s sponsored provisions were included in the National Defense Authorization Act including, but not limited to, the following: Ground Based Strategic Deterrent: Fully funds the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, avoiding harmful delays to nuclear modernization and providing Hill Air Force Base the ability to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent. This program is expected to bring as many as 4,000 new jobs and the construction of six new buildings to Utah’s defense community. Assessment of Afghanistan intelligence failure: Requires an after-action report on the effectiveness of the intelligence provided to national security officials on the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan, including an analysis on how intelligence officials could have improved all-source intelligence gathering and how future military withdrawals in terrorist contexts can avoid the mistakes made in Afghanistan. This provision incorporates language from Congressman Moore’s Afghanistan Accountability Act. Improvements in veteran hiring: Expands the repeal of the harmful 180-day waiting period required of retired military members competing for Department of Defense jobs to include those at Major Range and Test Facility Bases. This gives the Utah Test and Training Range and similar DOD facilities the flexibility to hire who they need to fill critical vacancies in support of our national defense. Military spouse licensing reciprocity: Requires the Department of Defense to establish a uniform process through which the professional licenses and certifications of military members and their spouses can remain in good standing when forced to relocate due to military orders and obligations. This expands the employment opportunities of military families and is a value add to the local economies surrounding military bases. Improved printed circuit board supply chains: Bolsters supply chain resiliency and improves national security by requiring that printed circuit boards used in Department of Defense components are no longer from adversarial countries. This effort reshores manufacturing jobs back to Logan, Utah, and the United States and improves the integrity of military electronic hardware. Increased allowance at remote worksites: Directs the Office of Personnel Management to propose a new remote site pay allowance for Dugway Proving Ground employees, providing an equitable remote pay allowance, which has been unchanged since 1971 at a rate of $10 per day. Adjusted for inflation, these hardworking employees should be receiving $65.10 per day for their contributions to our military readiness. Defense community support authority: Expands opportunities for neighboring communities to assist military installations with the construction, management, and operation of a facility on or near bases, often at cheaper cost on an accelerate timeline. This language helps military bases improve aging infrastructure by facilitating community assistance that increases quality of life and workforce morale. Congressman Moore is the sole representative for Hill Air Force Base and Utah’s defense community on the House Armed Services Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-introduces-afghanistan-accountability-act,Congressman Blake Moore introduces the Afghanistan Accountability Act,2021-08-20,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON –Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced the Afghanistan Accountability Act. After nearly 20 years of continuous deployment, the sacrifice of over 2,000 American lives, and $2 trillion dollars in taxpayer money, the American people deserve to know what went wrong in the days and months leading up to the Biden administration’s withdrawal. The Afghanistan Accountability Act is a crucial first step in identifying the breakdown between the intelligence community, Department of Defense leadership, and administration officials that facilitated this humanitarian and geopolitical crisis. “I am heartbroken by the stories coming from Afghanistan as my staff and I scramble to help as many U.S. citizens and eligible Afghan families as possible. When President Biden first announced his Afghanistan withdrawal in April, I voiced grave concern over the lack of a conditions-based strategy,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “The President’s decision to pursue a September 11th deadline regardless of the safety of U.S. citizens and Afghan individuals who supported U.S. efforts was theatrical and disturbing. Without a responsible exit plan, the Taliban eroded decades of progress in just 4 months. I am introducing the Afghanistan Accountability Act to get answers for my constituents and ensure that an absence of presidential leadership on this scale will never happen again.” The full bill text can be found here. Background: The President and senior U.S. officials did not appear to have the intelligence and information necessary to predict the speed of Afghanistan’s collapse and the danger to U.S. citizens and partners in the context of a hasty withdrawal. On June 7, 2021, in congressional testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the State Department’s fiscal year 2022 budget request, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated, “We are not withdrawing, we are staying, the embassy is staying, our programs are staying, we are working to make sure other partners stay, we are building all of that up…So, I would not necessarily equate the departure of forces in July, August, or by early September with some kind of immediate deterioration in the situation.” On June 17, 2021, in congressional testimony to the Senate Appropriations Committee, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley stated, “I don't see Saigon 1975 in Afghanistan. The Taliban just aren't the North Vietnamese Army. It's not that kind of situation.” On July 8, 2021, President Joe Biden stated during remarks on the drawdown of U.S. forces in Afghanistan that “We will stand with you just as you stood with us.” He further stated, “There’s going to be no circumstance where you see people being lifted off the roof of an embassy in the — of the United States from Afghanistan.” When pressed on the intelligence community assessing that the Afghan government will likely collapse, President Biden stated, “That is not true. They did not — they didn’t — did not reach that conclusion.” It is clear that an after-action report on the intelligence provided to the President and national security officials is necessary to learn how the U.S. might have enhanced intelligence direction, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination as circumstances in Afghanistan changed in response to the withdrawal of United States forces. Summary: The bill requires an extensive report on the effectiveness and analytic integrity of the intelligence and information provided to the President from January to August 2021 as the administration planned, announced, and implemented the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan. The report would require an assessment of how intelligence collection and dissemination relating to the capabilities of the Afghan Security Forces and Taliban and the effects of a withdrawal on the safety of U.S. troops and civilians, Afghans, and the citizens of other countries who aided or supported the U.S. government; updates on the current terrorist threat to the United States from the Taliban and other terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan; risks to U.S. military and civilian personnel assisting with evacuation efforts; assessment of the vehicles and equipment captured by the Taliban; evaluations of the specific planning for the withdrawal including details regarding the decision to close bases and the evacuation of U.S. embassy personnel to the airport; an assessment on the efficacy of negotiating with the Taliban while the Taliban pursued a military strategy; and an assessment of the objectives and associated activities of regional actors following the U.S. military withdrawal. The legislation additionally requires an evaluation from the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, in coordination with the DOD and CIA Inspectors General, on the quality and reliability of the sources, methodology, and analytic judgments behind the intelligence products provided to the President. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed report on whether the Taliban satisfies the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization and urges sanctions on the Taliban under Executive Order 13224. In addition, the Afghanistan Accountability Act sanctions Taliban officials and others who have engaged in human rights abuses, undermined democratic processes, threatened stability, engaged in actions to limit freedom of expression and assembly, particularly for women, or provided material support to the Taliban. The bill requires regular reporting on human rights violations by the Taliban against U.S. citizens and their family members and Afghan individuals and their family members who assisted United States military operations, diplomatic operations or programming, or development and human rights activities.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-host-townhall-duchesne-county,Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Townhall in Duchesne County,2021-08-12,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Blake Moore will host an in-person townhall event in Duchesne County tomorrow to discuss several topics including immigration, federal spending, national security, housing affordability, updates from Washington, and more. All are welcome to attend and participate, and media are permitted to cover the event. Date: Friday, August 13th, 2021 Time: 5pm MT Location: Duchesne County Commission Chambers 734 North Center Street Duchesne, Utah 84021 Media should RSVP to Caroline Tucker at Caroline.Tucker@mail.house.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/moore-spanberger-garbarino-and-jackson-lee-introduce-bipartisan-better,"Moore, Spanberger, Garbarino and Jackson Lee to Introduce the Bipartisan Better Cybercrime Metrics Act to Improve Federal Tracking of Cybercrime",2021-08-06,2021,2021-08,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Blake Moore announced he is co-leading the introduction of a bipartisan, bicameral bill to improve the federal government’s understanding, measurement, and tracking of cybercrime. “This Better Cybercrime Metrics Act is a critical first step in helping both government and private industry better understand and address the growing challenge of cybercrime and attacks to our cybersecurity. Aggression we see from cyber criminals and adversaries requires a new era of reporting and collaboration between private and public industry,” said Congressman Moore. “I am proud to join my friends, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), in pursuing commonsense cybersecurity policy that equips our law enforcement and cyber warriors to better understand the scope of the cybercrime challenge. America’s public safety and cyber superiority is on the line, and now is the time to act.” The federal government currently lacks an effective system to measure cybercrime. In 2018, a nonpartisan study from Gallup found that nearly one in four U.S. households were a victim of cybercrime — making it the most common crime in America. However, the large majority of these crimes are not properly reported or tracked — and in many cases, these incidents are not measured at all. By some estimates, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) only collects about one in 90 of all cybercrime incidents in its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) database. The bipartisan Better Cybercrime Metrics Act would improve how the federal government tracks, measures, analyzes, and prosecutes cybercrime. By starting the process of building an effective system to delineate and track cybercrime incidents, this legislation would allow U.S. law enforcement agencies to better identify cyberthreats, prevent attacks, and prosecute perpetrators. Companion legislation is led in the U.S. Senate by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI). Additional U.S. Senate cosponsors on the legislation are Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). “Cybercrime is increasingly putting American families, businesses, and government agencies at serious risk. But for too long, our government has been woefully unprepared for the next generation of cyberattacks. Complacency with respect to our cybercrime classification system could jeopardize public safety, our ability to compete in the global economy, and even our national security,” said Congresswoman Spanberger. “Our nation’s crime classification system is out-of-date — and the Better Cybercrime Metrics Act takes commonsense steps to improve our cybercrime metrics, anticipate future trends, and make sure law enforcement agencies have the tools and resources they need. I am proud to lead the introduction of this bipartisan, bicameral legislation — because this bill would help prevent more Americans from becoming targets and victims online.” “Cybercrime is rampant, but despite the rising number of attacks affecting Americans, we do not have a clear picture of the full scope of the problem,” said Congressman Garbarino. “I am proud to join Congressman Moore in introducing this bipartisan legislation to help improve tracking and reporting as it relates to cybercrime. We need to utilize every tool at our disposal, especially those offered by CISA and the rest of the Federal government, to fight back against what is one of the greatest threats of our time.” “Acts of identity theft, fraud, espionage, and other types of victimization perpetrated online cause extensive harm to individuals, businesses, and government agencies. In order to do more to counter cyber threats, we need better data concerning the incidence of these types of crimes,” said Congresswoman Jackson Lee. “That is why I am pleased to join my colleagues in introducing the Better Cybercrime Metrics Act, a bill to require the reporting of information to assist us in preventing further victimization, which is an important focus of my Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.” Specifically, the Better Cybercrime Metrics Act would improve federal cybercrime metrics by: Requiring the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness of current cybercrime mechanisms and highlight disparities in reporting data between cybercrime data and other types of crime data, Requiring that the National Crime Victimization Survey incorporate questions related to cybercrime in its survey instrument, Requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to develop a taxonomy for cybercrime that can be used by law enforcement, and Ensuring that the National Incident Based Reporting System — or any successor system — include cybercrime reports from federal, state, and local officials. BACKGROUND The Uniform Crime Reporting Act of 1988 requires all federal law enforcement agencies to report crime data through the FBI. However, federal agencies like the FBI and Secret Service — which often have jurisdiction over crimes within the broader definition of cybercrime — are not consistently reporting these numbers into the federal systems. State and local law enforcement reporting on cybercrime is also limited and inconsistently reported to federal agencies. This lack of detailed, consistent systems for collecting and categorizing data on cybercrime is an impediment to understanding the scope of the problem — thus impairing law enforcement’s ability to protect against cybercrime.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-leads-bipartisan-bicameral-firesheds-act-improve,"Congressman Blake Moore Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral FIRESHEDS Act to Improve Wildfire Prevention Efforts",2021-07-22,2021,2021-07,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Blake Moore was joined by Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) in introducing the Forest Improvements through Research and Emergency Stewardship for Healthy Ecosystem Development and Sustainability (FIRESHEDS) Act, which would allow for the establishment of fireshed management areas. These areas, created in close partnership with state governors, would allow the Secretary of the Interior to designate one or more landscape-scale fireshed areas within a state to conduct fireshed management projects and use advanced technologies and wildfire hazard models to reduce threats to public health, critical infrastructure, wildlife habitats, and watersheds. “Over a billion acres of land in the U.S. are at risk for wildfires, and this is a major problem in Utah and across the West as we experience a historic drought season,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “This rapid uptick in wildfires is due to forests being overstocked with fuel, fire exclusion policies, drought, and more. The FIRESHEDS Act would address these challenges by giving our land managers the tools they need to better prevent, mitigate, and respond to wildfires. I am proud to lead on this effort at a critical time as our nation quickly responds to a major surge in wildfires.” “Just this month, wildfires in the west and Canada burned across 13 states—covering 2,500 miles of skies with thick smoke,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX). “My home state of Texas is decorated with over 60 million acres of forestland—but punished with over 10,000 wildfires a year. We can't afford to trivialize these relentless fires and their widespread, devastating effects. The provisions in the FIRESHEDS Act will reform our forest management practices by utilizing environmental analysis, research, and other necessary instruments for effective forest resiliency. I'm committed to protecting the landscapes, resources, and natural beauty of our country. This bill will do just that—curtailing catastrophic wildfires, restoring our wildlife habitat, and protecting public safety. I want to thank Congressman Moore for his leadership on this effort.” “The time has long passed to slowly chip away at our forest health issues and hope the problem will improve by next year,” said Senator Jim Risch (R-ID). “Idaho is 40 percent forestland, the vast majority of which is managed by government entities, and decades of insufficient forest management have left millions of these acres vulnerable to the kinds of catastrophic fires that have increasingly become the norm in the West. The FIRESHEDS Act will provide increased latitude for governors and federal land management agencies to work together to responsibly manage landscapes to improve forest health and reduce the risk of uncontrollable and destructive wildfire.” “Record-breaking wildfires have already burned more than 1 million acres this year, highlighting more than ever the need for active forest management,” said House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AR). “Congressman Moore’s FIRESHEDS Act offers a brand new landscape-scale management concept that is based on cutting-edge Forest Service fireshed mapping to identify and treat extremely high risk areas and communities. We will be able to use this legislation as part of larger solutions like the Resilient Federal Forests Act to combat years of mismanagement so Americans can enjoy our forests for generations to come. I am thankful for Congressman Moore’s leadership on this issue and look forward to passing this critical legislation.” You can read the full bill text here. This legislation has received support from several organizations, including: Federal Forest Resource Coalition, Missouri Forest Products Association, Colorado Timber Industry Association, Associated California Loggers, Louisiana Forestry Association, Minnesota Forest Industries, American Forest Resource Council, Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, Michigan Forest Products Council, Black Hills Forest Resource Association, Intermountain Forest Association, Associated Contract Loggers & Truckers of Minnesota, American Loggers Council, Montana Wood Products Association, Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, Associated Logging Contractors—Idaho, Associated Oregon Loggers, American Forest & Paper Association, American Walnut Manufacturers Association, Hardwood Federation, U.S. Geospatial Executives Organization, National Society of Professional Surveyors, National Association of Forest Service Retirees, Idaho Forest Group",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-host-townhall-events-uintah-and-daggett,Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Townhall Events in Uintah and Daggett Counties,2021-07-06,2021,2021-07,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Blake Moore will host in-person townhall events in Uintah and Daggett counties this week to discuss jobs, immigration, public land issues, updates from Washington, and more. All are welcome to attend and participate, and media are permitted to cover the events. Uintah County Date: Thursday, July 8th, 2021 Time: 5pm MT Location: Uintah County Conference Center 313 East 200 South Vernal, Utah 84078 Daggett County Date: Friday, July 9th, 2021 Time: 5pm MT Location: Daggett County Building 95 North 1st West Manila, Utah 84046 Media should RSVP to Caroline Tucker at Caroline.Tucker@mail.house.gov.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-host-telephone-townhall-wednesday-june-30th-2021-7pm,"Congressman Blake Moore to Host a Telephone Townhall on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at 7pm MT",2021-06-29,2021,2021-06,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Congressman Blake Moore will host an interactive telephone townhall event to discuss jobs, immigration, visits to Hill Air Force Base, updates from Washington, and more. All are welcome to dial in and participate. Date: Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 Time: 7pm – 8pm MT Dial in: (833) 305-1678 ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-and-senator-james-lankford-introduce-bipartisan-retain,Congressman Blake Moore and Senator James Lankford Introduce the Bipartisan Retain Skilled Veterans Act to Permanently Repeal the “180-Day Rule”,2021-06-22,2021,2021-06,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the bipartisan Retain Skilled Veterans Act. This legislation would permanently remove the existing requirement for retired military members to submit a waiver to work as a civilian employee at the Department of Defense within 180 days of their retirement or separation for positions at the GS-13 level or below. Last year, the House Armed Services Committee improved veterans hiring by temporarily removing the “180-Day Rule” under a 2-year authority only for the Organic Industrial Base (Military Depots). The Retain Skilled Vets Act furthers this progress by permanently repealing the rule across the entire Department of Defense. “It is essential that we attract and retain qualified and skilled veterans in our civilian workforce,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “I am proud to introduce the Retain Skilled Vets Act with Senator Lankford to provide a pathway for most military veterans to immediately transition to civilian work and use their invaluable knowledge and skills to make our federal workforce stronger.” The Retain Skilled Vets Act would help federal hiring become more competitive with private industry and obtain the skilled technicians needed to maintain, equip, and support next-generation weapon systems. The government’s ability to quickly hire veterans after their departure from the military will offset its rapidly aging workforce and provide these military members pathways for employment after their service. This legislation has received broad support from external organizations and stakeholders, including The Military Coalition. The bill text can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/moore-bustos-lead-bipartisan-call-military-arsenals-depots-be-included,"Moore, Bustos Lead Bipartisan Call for Military Arsenals, Depots to be Included in Infrastructure",2021-06-11,2021,2021-06,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON -- Today, Reps. Blake Moore (UT-01) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Military Depot, Arsenal, Ammunition Plant and Industrial Facilities Caucus, led a call for the Organic Industrial Base (OIB), or military arsenals, depots and ammunition plants, to be included in any upcoming infrastructure package. “Much of the vital work happening in my district to sustain the Air Force’s readiness is done in antiquated and obsolete World War II-era facilities,” said Rep. Blake Moore. “While the professionalism and expertise of our talented workforce exceeds high standards of readiness, maintenance backlogs are increasing costs and hurting morale. Military readiness is not simply the ability to fight and meet the demands of current missions; it is also our capacity to surge, confront, and surmount any future threat. Depot facilities remain the backbone of readiness, and it is time for federal investments that reflect this indispensable role in our national security.” In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Caucus Co-Chairs argue that the nation’s military arsenals and depots are vital parts of American infrastructure, and upgrading these sites is critical to the nation’s defense as well as the larger goals of any upcoming package. “We strongly believe that the quality of these facilities is critical to the broader Biden Administration goals of addressing long-standing maintenance backlogs and reducing our dependence on foreign sources of materials,” the letter states. “Modernizing the organic industrial base plays a crucial role in our efforts to meet the National Defense Strategy and compete with near-peer competitors.” “Each of these facilities has consistently demonstrated a backlog in critical infrastructure needs in testimony before Congress as well as, in some cases, congressionally directed reports. A significant portion of the current organic industrial base includes outdated World War II-era facilities that are not capable of fulfilling today’s requirements, let alone future needs.” Signatories to the letter include: Don Bacon (NE-02), Stephanie I. Bice (OK-05), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), John R. Curtis (UT-03), Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Burgess Owens (UT-04), C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), Chris Stewart (UT-02), Michael Turner (OH-10), Joe Wilson (SC-02). The Co-Chairs also recently authored a letter to President Joe Biden, calling for the organic industrial base to be included in the President’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s supply chains. Text of the full letter is below and can be found here. June 10, 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the U.S. House U.S. Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Dear Madam Speaker, We are writing to encourage the incorporation of funding to address the significant backlog in infrastructure needs at Department of Defense organic industrial base facilities as well as Department of Defense Laboratories and Major Range and Test Facility bases. We are committed to advocating for the critical role that the DoD industrial base plays in our overall industrial base and sustaining the war fighter. While the Biden Infrastructure proposal did not include any request for funding of these facilities, we strongly believe that the quality of these facilities is critical to the broader Biden Administration goals of addressing long-standing maintenance backlogs and reducing our dependence on foreign sources of materials. The organic industrial base consists of Defense Department-owned shipyards, arsenals, depots, and ammunition plants that are responsible for ensuring the maintenance and repair of our military weapons systems and equipment. Modernizing the organic industrial base plays a crucial role in our efforts to meet the National Defense Strategy and compete with near-peer competitors. Furthermore, each of these facilities has consistently demonstrated a backlog in critical infrastructure needs in testimony before Congress as well as, in some cases, congressionally directed reports. A significant portion of the current organic industrial base includes outdated World War II-era facilities that are not capable of fulfilling today’s requirements, let alone future needs. These obsolete facilities lead to increased maintenance costs, as well as inefficiencies and reliability issues. Collectively, all the military services are working to modernize their base by upgrading the operating environment as well as their facilities and infrastructure. In particular, the U.S. Army has devoted substantial resources to improve and upgrade its ammo plants, depots, and arsenals. In fact, the Army last year indicated it has a $16 billion backlog to bring its organic industrial base facilities to a sufficient infrastructure capacity to improve efficiencies and meet current and future needs. The Navy has reported to Congress that it has a $21 billion requirement to bring public shipyards into the modern era to support ship repair and ship building. The lack of facility investments over the decades is, in part, the reason behind significant backlog in meeting ship repair availabilities. An annual congressionally mandated report shows that DoD labs and major range and test facility bases have a nearly $4.7 billion backlog in infrastructure needs. Lastly, the U.S. Coast Guard Yard’s recapitalization requirement totals $350 million and includes improvements to legacy facilities to address maintenance backlogs and new infrastructure to support an expanding fleet of modern Coast Guard surface assets. Historically these projects have not done well in the annual prioritization of construction budgets but are critical to ensuring we maintain a competitive edge. We highlight just a few of the most pressing infrastructure needs for the Department of Defense and certainly the needs that are direly needed to modernize our organic industrial base. There are many lessons from the current COVID crisis, but one is the need to maintain some level of organic capabilities that can be surged in moments of crisis. That takes an investment on the part of our federal government -- but one well worth its return. We believe that ensuring there is DoD funding for these capabilities is truly in line with the Biden Infrastructure package goal of ensuring, “investment in America that will create millions of good jobs, rebuild our country’s infrastructure, and position the United States to out-compete China.” We appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to working with you and relevant Committees of jurisdiction to include this funding in any final infrastructure package.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/utah-delegation-requests-meeting-president-final-decision-bears-ears-and-grand,Utah Delegation Requests Meeting with President Before Final Decision on Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments,2021-06-09,2021,2021-06,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON—Upon learning that Secretary Haaland submitted her recommendations on Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT), Chris Stewart (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), and Burgess Owens (R-UT) sent a letter to President Biden requesting that he meet with them before making a final decision on the boundaries and management of the monuments. They also requested that Secretary Haaland’s full report be made available to Congress. “Our delegation, tribal governments, local partners, and department officials have worked in good faith to share and listen to differing viewpoints on this issue,” the delegation wrote. “In that same spirit, we request you meet with us before making a final decision and publicly release the Secretary’s report recommendations. This is a matter of utmost importance to the communities in our state, and we remain committed to working toward a permanent, legislative solution together.” “We appreciate your cooperation and willingness to engage thus far, and we again urge your administration to work with us to craft collaborative, consensus legislation that reflects the input of the people most directly impacted,” the delegation continued. “It is past time to end the political back-and-forth that the communities in our state have been subjected to for more than 25 years, and you have a historic opportunity to do so by working with Congress.” The full text of the letter can be found below. Dear Mr. President, We write regarding your administration’s review of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah. Last week, we learned that Secretary Haaland submitted her recommendations to you on the national monuments’ boundaries. As you consider a final decision regarding the monuments’ boundaries and management, we request that the Secretary’s report be made available to Congress and that you meet with us before making a final decision. Since you issued Executive Order 13990, we have on many occasions urged your administration to work with the Utah delegation towards a permanent, legislative solution to the monuments’ boundaries. We appreciated the decision to extend the initial 60-day timeline and that Secretary Haaland accepted our invitation to visit Utah to tour the monuments and engage state, local, and tribal leaders before submitting her recommendation. We also appreciate the continued dialogue between the Department and our staff. During discussions with Secretary Haaland in Utah, our delegation, along with state, local, and tribal leaders, reiterated our desire to find a permanent, legislative solution, which we believe is the only path to resolving the longstanding dispute over the monuments’ boundaries and management, as well as providing much-needed certainty to our communities. We also articulated if the administration acts unilaterally, a legislative solution will be nearly impossible to achieve and it would only lead to further conflict, division, and lawsuits. Our delegation, tribal governments, local partners, and department officials have worked in good faith to share and listen to differing viewpoints on this issue. In that same spirit, we request you meet with us before making a final decision and publicly release the Secretary’s report recommendations. This is a matter of utmost importance to the communities in our state, and we remain committed to working toward a permanent, legislative solution together. We appreciate your cooperation and willingness to engage thus far, and we again urge your administration to work with us to craft collaborative, consensus legislation that reflects the input of the people most directly impacted. It is past time to end the political back-and-forth that the communities in our state have been subjected to for more than 25 years, and you have a historic opportunity to do so by working with Congress. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-blake-moore-and-mike-simpson-introduce-bear-river-heritage-area,Congressmen Blake Moore and Mike Simpson Introduce the Bear River Heritage Area Study Act to Study Feasibility of Establishing the Bear River Heritage Area,2021-05-28,2021,2021-05,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) was joined by Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) in introducing the Bear River Heritage Study Act, which would require the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Bear River Heritage Area in Utah and Idaho in the historic Bear River area, allowing local communities in the Bear River area to protect important elements of their heritage and promote the area’s tourism industry. “All those who are familiar with the Bear River area appreciate its rich cultural and historical heritage,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “I am proud to introduce the Bear River Heritage Study Act, which would be a vital first step in establishing the Bear River Heritage Area and elevating this important land to a more distinguished classification, protecting local heritage, and boosting the area’s tourism industry.” “The Bear River Heritage Study Act will answer questions surrounding the economic opportunity a heritage area would have on southeastern Idaho,"" said Congressman Mike Simpson. “I am pleased to join Congressman Moore in this pursuit as we seek to empower these small communities.” The Bear River Heritage Area includes seven counties between northern Utah and southeastern Idaho. The full bill text can be found here. The Bear River Heritage Study Act has received broad support from several groups, organizations, and individuals including: Bear River Association of Governments Cache Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum Cache Valley Center for the Arts Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce Cache Valley Visitors Bureau City of St. Charles, Idaho Folklore Society of Utah Franklin Relic Hall Museum & Historical Site Friends United for Bear Lake Gail Griswold, exhibit designer Idaho Commission on the Arts Lisa Gabbert, Associate Professor of Folklore and American Studies at Utah State University Randy Williams of the Utah Humanities Board of Trustees and Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection Board Southeast Idaho High Country Tourism Stokes Nature Center Utah Cultural Alliance ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:49:40Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-and-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-recreation-not-red,Congressman Blake Moore and Colleagues Introduce the Bipartisan Recreation Not Red-Tape Act to Enhance Americans’ Ability to Access and Enjoy Public Lands,2021-05-27,2021,2021-05,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT), Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), Rep. Don Young (R-AK), Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Recreation Not Red-Tape Act to remove barriers to outdoor recreation, making it easier for Americans to enjoy public lands and boosting rural economies across the country. This bipartisan legislation would require the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to review their permitting processes for guides and recreation enthusiasts and improve efficiency, encourage military branches to inform servicemembers and veterans of outdoor recreation opportunities, hold agencies accountable for prioritizing outdoor recreation, and increase volunteerism to address the maintenance backlog of America's public lands. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act also includes the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act, introduced by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M, and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., which would improve outdoor recreation permitting processes. “Utah’s vast recreation opportunities play a major role in making the Beehive State a great place to live and visit,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “As Americans get out and enjoy all our outdoors have to offer, it is essential that we streamline our permitting processes and give our federal agencies the tools they need to respond to the major surge in outdoor recreation nationwide. I am proud to introduce the Recreation Not Red-Tape Act, which will enhance our ability to access and enjoy our public lands.” ""Oregonians' appreciation for the outdoors is hardwired into our DNA, and American families come from all corners of the country to visit and experience the natural wonders of Oregon,"" said Senator Ron Wyden. ""Access to our treasured public lands should be easy so all families have the opportunity for outdoor recreation. It's good for our health and good for local economies, especially hard hit rural America."" “Hunters and fishers are the stewards of our land and responsible for much of our country’s conservation efforts,” said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. “This bipartisan bill reduces barriers for the American people to access public lands, supports sportsmen, and maintains conservation efforts. We must work together to streamline the path to recreation while also protecting the environment for generations to come.” “Growing up on the Olympic Peninsula, I learned how important ensuring access to our public lands is to driving tourism, growing jobs, and supporting rural economies,” said Congressman Derek Kilmer. “This important bipartisan legislation will help ensure that we can continue to make progress toward cutting red-tape and strengthening opportunities for outdoor recreation, while maintaining and protecting the pristine beauty of our region. I’ll keep working to get this across the finish line so we can support the great outdoors and grow jobs in our region.” ""Outdoor recreation is central to Alaska's way of life and our economic health. Each year, countless visitors to our state enjoy our parks, trails, and more. Unfortunately, a cumbersome permitting process and bureaucratic red tape have undermined access to the very outdoor activities that Alaska is known for,"" said Congressman Don Young. ""I am proud to help introduce the RNR Act, which will make the great outdoors more accessible to everyone while protecting our environment and growing our economy. I am grateful to Representatives Moore, Dingell, and Kilmer for their leadership on this important issue, and call on my friends on both sides of the aisle to help us get this crucial bill across the finish line."" The outdoor industry contributes nearly $900 billion in annual consumer spending and supports 7.6 million American jobs. The full bill text can be found here. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act has received broad support from several groups and organizations: Outdoor Industry Association Executive Director Lise Aangeenbrug: “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans embraced the outdoors as a place to spend their time and improve their mental and physical well-being. As a result, the outdoor community is welcoming many new participants including more women, more ethnically diverse groups, and those who live in urban communities. Building on this historic momentum requires a commitment to expanding access to these outdoor spaces for people of all walks of life. This important legislation does just that by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and prioritizing outdoor recreation, as well as ensuring the $778 billion outdoor industry and its 5.2 million workers can continue to be a key part of our nation’s economic recovery.” Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Executive Director Jessica Wahl: “Outdoor recreation is a major force in the nation’s economy, contributing $788 billion in output and supporting 5.2 million jobs. As our industry grows in popularity and economic impact, federal agencies need updated tools to provide sustainable and improved access to, and infrastructure on, America’s public lands and waters. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act offers sensible, 21st century proposals for identifying and appropriately managing our unparalleled outdoor recreation assets now and into the future.” The Wilderness Society National Director of Recreation Policy Paul Sanford: “The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act will make it easier for Americans to access public lands and will make outdoor recreation a management priority. The Wilderness Society thanks Senator Wyden for introducing this important legislation.” National Marine Manufacturers Association President Frank Hugelmeyer: ""At a time when millions of Americans are seeking the health and wellness benefits provided by activities like boating and fishing, we must seize every opportunity to reasonably and responsibly expand access to outdoor recreation, which is exactly what the Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (RNR) will accomplish. As we head into peak outdoor recreation season, there is no better time for Congress to swiftly pass this measure and deliver the significant economic contributions generated by these activities to the communities that need them the most.” RV Industry Association Vice President of Government Affairs Jay Landers: “Sixty-five million Americans will go RVing this year and many of their adventures lead them to our public lands and waters. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act will improve the experiences of these RVers by making recreation a priority on federal lands, improving recreational access, and removing unnecessary barriers so all Americans can enjoy outdoor recreation experiences. Of particular importance to RVers, this bill tasks federal land agencies to develop management plans for extending the recreation season or increasing recreation use in a sustainable manner during the offseason. This provision will help address federal campground overcrowding threatening the growth of the $114 billion RV industry, which drives economic growth in the surrounding local communities and economies."" American Horse Council’s Recreation, Trails and Land-Use Committee Chair and Michigan Horse Council President Jean Ligon: “The $122 billion horse industry applauds Sen. Wyden’s (D-OR) and Rep. Moore’s (R-UT) re-introduction of the bipartisan ‘Recreation Not Red Tape (RNR) Act,’ an important bill that leverages taxpayer dollars by promoting the role of volunteers in trail maintenance."" American Horse Council President Julie Broadway: ""According to a 2017 economic impact study, the nation’s recreational riders account for 13 million U.S. households. This will prove to be an invaluable resource to promote stewardship of the nation’s public trails."" Oregon State University Executive Director Lee Davis: “It’s exciting to see this bipartisan Bill being reintroduced and moving forward. This bill will make simple, modern, and online access to permits and passes a reality, and will help our agencies find ways to prioritize outdoor recreation at both the local and national level. We know without a doubt that growing the outdoor recreation economy means increasing the number of shared experiences in the outdoors for all people, it’s about access and inclusivity. And we know that when people spend time outside learning and growing with others that it improves their mental & physical health, their interest in lifelong learning, and it helps us build a bond of care with our nation’s public lands and waters. Altogether, this bill brings together decades of thinking and work around how we can improve access and get the next generation outside, to spur economic growth in this new and exciting industry, and to help to revitalize our rural economies.” Matt Kormann CEO and President of Archery Trade Association: “The ATA applauds Senator Wyden and Congressman Moore for the introduction of this common-sense legislation. Collectively, the innovative changes targeted in this legislation will further enhance the customer experience and accessibility for recreating on our nation’s incredible array of public lands.” Noa Banayan, Director of Federal Affairs at PeopleForBikes: ""As enjoyment of our public lands and participation in bicycling and outdoor recreation grow, we need federal action to keep up with demand. PeopleForBikes supports the Recreation not Red Tape Act from Senator Wyden and Congressman Moore because it will make it easier to designate National Recreation Areas, expand access to the outdoors and promote local economic development."" Dave Wiens, Executive Director of International Mountain Bicycling Association: ""On behalf of mountain bikers and our outdoor allies who value our public lands for their natural and scenic value and for healthy, active outdoor recreation, I would like to thank Senator Wyden and Representative Moore for coming together to introduce the Recreation Not Red Tape Act. These public servants see the value these designations provide for people, communities, and landscapes.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:49:40Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-moore-fulcher-neguse-and-schrier-introduce-modernizing-access,"Representatives Moore, Fulcher, Neguse, and Schrier Introduce the Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act to Digitize Federal Land Mapping Records",2021-05-11,2021,2021-05,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Blake Moore (R-UT) was joined by Representatives Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Kim Schrier (D-WA) in introducing the Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act, which would direct federal land management agencies to digitize and standardize mapping records. This will allow hunters, anglers, and millions of other federal land users to access essential information about public lands as well as help federal land management agencies identify public lands with limited or nonexistent public access points and take proactive steps to open them to the public. “Our nation is blessed with some of the most incredible scenic landscapes and outdoor spaces in the world,” said Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT). “But each year, millions of Americans venture into the great outdoors without having the most up-to-date data on land access. I am proud to sponsor the MAPLand Act, which would address this by digitizing tens of thousands of records to ensure that fishers, hikers, bikers, hunters, and all who seek to enjoy our federal lands have access to the information they need to fully experience our country’s natural wonders.” “Sportsmen and outdoor recreationalists have a tremendous impact on our Idaho culture and economy,” said Congressman Russ Fulcher (R-ID). “As the proud author of this bill last year, I am thankful for Rep. Moore’s leadership and interest in furthering this effort to modernize information and access to our public lands so that those in Idaho, Utah, and around the country can better utilize these public places.” “In Colorado, access to public lands fuels our robust outdoor recreation economy, contributes to the health and well-being of Coloradans and is at the core of our state’s values,” said Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO). “I’m proud to help introduce the bipartisan MAPLand Act today which will modernize and formalize data sharing across public land agencies, to support our natural resource workforce, our communities and outdoor recreation activities.” “My family treasures the time we spend hiking, biking, and fishing across our region,” said Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) “We are fortunate to live in a state full of natural beauty, with some of the best parks and recreation areas our country has to offer. Modernizing and standardizing information so people know how to access our public lands will allow Washingtonians and visitors from across the country and world to enjoy our great outdoors. I’m proud to sponsor this bipartisan bill that will protect our beloved public lands and also support local businesses that rely on the outdoor recreational economy.” “Access is one of the most important issues facing hunters and anglers today, and the MAPLand Act is a commonsense investment to ensure all Americans can take full advantage of the recreational opportunities on our public lands,"" said Whit Fosburgh, President and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. ""In addition to making it easier for public land users to stay safe and follow the rules while out in the field or on the water, this bill would allow our agencies to manage and plan more effectively while also reducing the potential for access-related conflicts between recreators and private landowners. Simply put, this legislation promises to help more people get outdoors. We appreciate Representative Moore for his leadership to introduce this bill in the House and our community is eager to help move the MAPLand Act through Congress.” Currently, more than 9.52 million acres of land in the West lack permanent and legal access points for public use, and information on these lands is still kept on paper files. Approximately 5,000 of the Forest Service’s 37,000 recorded easements have been digitized and uploaded to an electronic database. The MAPLand Act would help give federal land management agencies the resources they need to digitize these files for public use, as well as require these agencies to provide information on seasonal vehicle restrictions on public roads and trails, hunting boundaries, and watercraft restrictions. The text of the bill can be found here. The MAPLand Act has received broad support from several groups and organizations, including the following: “U.S. GEO commends Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Kim Schrier (D-WA), and Russ Fulcher (R-ID) for their bipartisan introduction of the Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act. This legislation will help the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers become better stewards of Federal and public lands and better land managers by bringing their records into the 21st Century.” -John Palatiello, Found of U.S. GEO “The GPS Innovation Alliance is proud to support the bipartisan MAPLand Act, which recognizes the role that GPS technology plays in improving access to our nation’s public lands. We look forward to working with leaders in the House and Senate to advance this legislative effort to digitize and standardize mapping records, while continuing to highlight the importance of promoting, protecting, and enhancing GPS.” -J. David Grossman, Executive Director of the GPS Innovation Alliance “The National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) commends the bipartisan leadership provided by Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Russ Fulcher (R-ID), and Kim Schrier (D-WA) with their introduction of the Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act while recognizing the importance of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies. NSPS stands ready to help with the objectives of this important Federal land and ownership data reform legislation, and strongly encourages Congress and the President to enact the MAPLand Act into law.” -Curtis Sumner, Executive Director of NSPS E “From the Everglades to the North Cascades, we want to see more anglers getting out and enjoying the world-class experiences that our public lands and waters have to offer. Anything that can be done to simplify the challenge of figuring out where to go, and what you can do when you get there, is going to make it easier for people to join our community—and that is a huge driver of economic growth.” -Costa Sunglasses “Our consumers are some of the most relentless hunters and outdoorsmen in the nation, and they rely on access to public lands throughout the year. The MAPLand Act would allow them to discover new outdoor opportunities and help to introduce the next generation to the sporting traditions we all hold dear.” -Bruce Pettet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “The MAPLandAct is a much-needed investment in the outdoor recreation industry and the future of empowering the public to get outside and experience our public lands. Public land recreation has been revolutionized by handheld GPS technology in smartphones and other devices, allowing users of all types and experience levels to know where they stand in the outdoors. After spending over a decade gathering recreation information for our customers and making it easily discoverable, we continue to find valuable recreation information that exists only on paper. The data need to be complete, easy to find, and easy to use for the public to fully understand the recreation opportunities available to them. The MAPLand Act is a much-needed investment in the outdoor recreation industry and in the future of empowering the public to get outside and experience our public lands.” -Eric Siegfried, Founder of onX “In order for us to continue to grow this important sector that makes up 2.2% of the national GDP and employs 5.2 Million Americans, we need to know where we can get outside on public and private lands and when and how to best protect them. The MAPLandAct will help us do just that...” -Jessica Wahl, Executive Director of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable “Cutting-edge technology has enhanced access to our favorite places to hunt and fish. Now is the time to standardize government agency records and support our agency partners’ work so that we can continue to enjoy better access. Contact your member of Congress today and let them know we need this legislation.” -Dave Nomsen, VP of Government Affairs for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever “Public lands provide hunters and anglers with unrivaled outdoor experiences, and we’re excited to support the MAPLand Act because it will allow more Americans to take full advantage of these opportunities. This is a bill that will make a real difference for sportsmen and women all across the country.” -Angie Timm, General Manager and Founder of Seek Outside ""Businesses across the country are counting on lawmakers to move quickly on this common-sense opportunity to strengthen America’s outdoor recreation opportunities. We’re fortunate in this country to have hundreds of millions of acres of lands where anyone can go out and explore, and these places are important to our customers. The MAPLand Act is a common-sense proposal that would make a big difference for outdoor enthusiasts as well as the businesses that serve them.” -Thaddeus Kaczmarek, Consumer Experience Leader with Sitka Gear “The MAPLand Act will do a great deal to assist sportsmen and women in identifying places where they can hunt and fish on the public lands that they as taxpayers own.” -Miles Moretti, The Mule Deer Foundation “The MAPLand Act makes sure that information about public land access and areas open for hunting and fishing is kept current and readily available for sportsmen and women.” -Steve Candell, Trout Unlimited ""The American Prairie region is home to a broad spectrum of land ownership and land usages, leaving visitors and community members faced with navigating: private land open to the public, public land, and neighboring private land without public access. Digital maps help visitors respect boundaries and know where they are on the vast checkerboard of Montana's prairies. We support the MAPLand Act's efforts to make more of that access information available to the public."" - Mike Quist Kautz, Director of Public Access and Recreation at American Prairie",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:49:40Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moores-statement-president-bidens-joint-address-congress,Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress,2021-04-28,2021,2021-04,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the below statement on President Biden’s joint address to Congress. “I appreciated listening to President Biden’s vision for America, and I am grateful for his service to our nation. However, I have grave concerns about his agenda items that will adversely impact Utah’s First District and Americans across the country. “Since my first day in office, I have looked forward to working with the Biden Administration and finding common ground on issues that both sides of the aisle prioritize, including immigration, infrastructure, and economic recovery. I sent President Biden a letter expressing my desire to put productivity over partisanship to deliver results for Utahns and Americans at large. But unfortunately President Biden has not exemplified the values or principles on which he ran. Despite his calls for unity and bipartisanship, his first 100 days in office have revealed one of the most partisan administrations in our history with 42 executive orders—the most since the Truman Administration—that push left-wing priorities without any input at all from Congress, American families, or other stakeholders. His executive order halting oil and gas leases has threatened the livelihoods of Utahns living in our rural communities, and his corporate and federal tax hikes will stunt our nation’s desperately needed economic growth, exacerbate our national debt crisis, and harm job prospects for the most vulnerable in our communities. “I applaud and echo Senator Tim Scott’s outlook for America’s future. I am hopeful that we can unite and find bipartisan solutions to our country’s most pressing problems as we recover from the pandemic. Americans need us to work together now more than ever, and I am committed to doing my part to work across the aisle and advocate for the interests of northern Utah.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-delegation-seeks-answers-doi-regarding-inadequate-funding,Congressional Delegation Seeks Answers from DOI Regarding Inadequate Funding Allotment for Utah’s Public Lands Projects,2021-04-22,2021,2021-04,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Representatives Chris Stewart (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Blake Moore (R-UT) today wrote to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland requesting an explanation regarding a recent announcement of deferred maintenance awards which allocated Utah a disproportionately low amount of funding compared to its proportion of federal lands and its contribution to the federal government. The full text of the delegation’s letter is below. Dear Secretary Haaland, We write to express our frustration with the recent announcement of funding for public lands and national parks in Utah. The Department of Interior made an investment of $1.6 billion in deferred maintenance funding for critical projects nationwide, yet Utah, with 67 percent federal landownership, received just $7.3 million. Utah’s project funding award is shockingly low compared to the State’s nearly $81.5 million contribution in federal royalties. As you are aware from your recent visit, nearly two-thirds of Utah is public land; its five National Parks and eight National Monuments span more than 2.2 million acres, and its backlog is sizeable at $225 million. The deferred maintenance award hardly reflects the scope of land, need for funding, or contribution to the federal government. Investments in maintenance backlog are necessary across the country, but to put our award in perspective, just 9.25 percent of the Commonwealth of Virginia is public lands, yet it will receive $247.5 million – more than enough to cover our entire state’s backlog. We request a response explaining the formula used to calculate each state’s award, and the extent to which percent of public lands contributed to the award amount. As the nation’s second highest public lands state by percentile, Utah’s contributions to the federal government and outdoor recreation must more seriously be considered in future deferred maintenance funding allocations. Thank you for consideration. We look forward to your prompt response.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-join-kvnus-people-program-radio,"Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Join KVNU's ""For the People"" Program for a Radio Townhall Event",2021-04-19,2021,2021-04,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore will join KVNU's ""For the People"" program for a radio townhall event. He will discuss his current legislative priorities, ways he is advocating for the First District’s rural communities in Congress, and news of day. WHO: Congressman Blake Moore and KVNU’s Jason Williams WHAT: Radio townhall event WHEN: Monday, April 19, 2021 at 5pm MT WHERE: KVNU, Logan: 610AM, 102.1FM and KVEL, Vernal: 920AM, 104.5FM Listeners are welcome to dial 435-753-5868 or 1-800-369-5868 to ask Congressman Moore a question during the program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-introduces-forest-tech-improvement-act,Congressman Blake Moore Introduces the Forest TECH Improvement Act,2021-04-14,2021,2021-04,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) introduced the Forest TECH Improvement Act to create a five-year pilot program to study and accelerate the deployment and integration of advanced technologies, such as drones, for reforestation activities. This will enable us to meet our national goals under the Trillion Trees Initiative, which seeks to plant and conserve one trillion trees by 2030. According to a study published in Science Magazine, meeting this goal would sequester 205 gigatons of carbon, or about two-thirds of all manmade emissions in the atmosphere today. “I am thrilled to introduce the Forest TECH Improvement Act as we seek to integrate innovative technology into our critical reforestation efforts,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “Forests are our best resource for removing carbon from the atmosphere, and it is imperative that we utilize advanced technologies to quickly plant more trees, accurately track growth rates, and effectively manage our forests.” The Forest TECH Improvement Act would also promote the acceleration and integration of geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing technologies like LiDAR so that we can better identify reforestation needs and the total amount of carbon sequestered in our forests. This legislation is cosponsored by Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Congressman Mike Simpson (ID-02), Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06), and Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04). This bill has also received support from organizations including the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, the National Wildlife Federation, the American Forest Resource Council, the Federal Forest Resource Coalition, and the American Conservation Coalition. The full text of this bill can be found HERE. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/utah-delegation-state-officials-statement-interior-secretary-haalands-visit,"Utah Delegation, State Officials Statement on Interior Secretary Haaland’s Visit to Utah",2021-04-09,2021,2021-04,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Representatives Chris Stewart (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Blake Moore (R-UT) with Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson, Attorney General Sean Reyes, Senate President Stuart Adams, and Speaker of the House Brad Wilson, issued this statement following Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s visit to Utah to discuss the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. “We appreciate Secretary Haaland’s visit and thank her and her team for taking time to meet with us and with state, local, and tribal leaders as part of the ongoing review of these monuments. During these discussions, we reiterated our desire to find a permanent legislative solution, which we believe is the only path to finally resolving the longstanding dispute over the monuments’ boundaries and management. If the Administration decides to act unilaterally, a legislative solution that provides certainty will be nearly impossible to achieve. And without protections against the Antiquities Act, Utah is left vulnerable to the whim of future presidents. We continue to urge the Administration to work with us to craft a collaborative, consensus plan that reflects the input of the people most directly impacted and ends the political back-and-forth that our communities have been subjected to for more than 25 years.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-moore-stewart-statement-corporate-responses-georgia-voting-law,Congressmen Moore & Stewart Statement on Corporate Responses to Georgia Voting Law,2021-04-06,2021,2021-04,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Blake Moore (UT-01) and Chris Stewart (UT-02) released the following statement on corporate responses to Georgia’s recent voting law. “As members of Congress, it is our honor and privilege to protect Americans’ freedom of speech. Diversity of thought is what drives our democracy and allows our nation to be the most free and inclusive in the world. Private citizens and corporations alike enjoy the ability to make decisions based on their convictions—a right we will always fight to uphold. “However, we are disappointed in the large corporations that have bent to misinformed political pressure over Georgia’s recent voting law. We believe the statements and decisions made by several corporations were based on a fictitious narrative, not facts. We echo the concerns outlined by our colleague Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03) in a recent letter to Delta Air Lines, and we agree that critics of the voting law are unable to credibly and accurately point to aspects of the bill that hinder Georgians’ voting rights. Like other states in our union, Georgia faced major voting challenges due to the pandemic and increased voter turnout during this last election cycle. The state has taken necessary actions to secure election integrity, a laudable and important mission. Companies can take political stances under social pressure, but we strongly encourage them to ensure their positions are truthful and thoughtful. “We will continue to advocate for free speech, but we ask our nation’s largest corporations to act credibly and refrain from boycotting states in order to maintain a productive national discourse.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-moore-joins-reps-smucker-bacon-introducing-improving-adoption-outcomes,Rep. Moore Joins Reps. Smucker & Bacon in Introducing the Improving Adoption Outcomes & Affordability Act,2021-04-06,2021,2021-04,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Don Bacon (NE-2), and Blake Moore (UT-1) are announcing the introduction of the Improving Adoption Outcomes & Affordability Act of 2021, H.R. 2375. The Improving Adoption Outcomes and Affordability Act would authorize the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to award grants to state or local governments, public or private adoption agencies, and faith-based organizations for the purpose of enhancing medical support services and mental health resources for mothers considering adoption. This legislation also helps bring stability to the drastically fluctuating financial, emotional and physical impacts of the adoption process by addressing the need for increased awareness around the sensitivity of adoption and providing medical and emotional support for mothers considering adoption from the onset. “Early access to support services for mothers considering adoption plays a vital role in ensuring these mothers have the medical and emotional support they need during their decision-making process. By providing additional resources for training for health care professionals, access and availability to medical and mental support services during pregnancy and post-placement, this bill will produce better overall long-term health and emotional outcomes for the birth mother, the child she placed and the adoptive family. I will continue to advocate for policies that help support adoption and I am thankful for the support that this important legislation has received. There is no question that it would help to create healthy and strong families,” said Congressman Lloyd Smucker. “Mothers who selflessly decide to entrust their child to a family through adoption deserve the best medical support and mental health resources to improve the process and ensure that both mother and baby are at their healthiest,” said Rep. Bacon. “As an adoptive parent myself, I know how important early-access to these support services is and this legislation will bring stability to mother and child.” “I am honored to cosponsor legislation that provides critical resources to mothers going through the adoption process,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “Adoption can be emotionally, physically, and financially challenging, and the resources that will be made available through the Improving Adoption Outcomes and Affordability Act will help alleviate these difficulties. I am looking forward to seeing the positive impact this legislation will have on adoption stories for years to come.” National adoption advocacy organizations have also announced their support for Smucker’s legislation: “Women experiencing unintended pregnancies should have access to education about the viable option of adoption as part of making a fully-informed decision. The Improving Adoption Outcomes and Affordability Act of 2021 accomplishes this goal by ensuring expectant parents have access to accurate, non-directive education about adoption, as well as improved access to professional and lay post-adoption support for women who make the decision to relinquish a child for adoption.” – Chuck Johnson, National Council For Adoption “We want to formally thank you [Rep. Smucker] for introducing the Improving Adoption Outcomes and Affordability Act and express Family to Family Support Network’s full support of this bill…We are grateful this bill would not only provide training for hospital healthcare professionals, but also support of services and assistance activities for mothers who are considering placing their child for adoption…Your support of this bill as a healthcare initiative and a compassionate standard of care for expectant mothers is a significant step forward for healthcare systems and the families they support,” said Rebecca Vahle, Executive Director, and Janelle Ison, Chief Operating Officer, of Family to Family Support Network in a letter of support. Rep. Smucker introduces this legislation building upon his work to support adoption.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-blake-moore-visit-weber-morgan-health-departments,Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Visit Weber-Morgan Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic,2021-03-24,2021,2021-03,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"On Thursday, March 25th, Congressman Blake Moore will tour the Weber-Morgan Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Dee Events Center. He will meet with Health Department Director Brian Cowan, Weber State University President Brad Mortensen, and Public Safety Director Dane LeBlanc, as well as volunteers. Media are welcome to cover the tour in its entirety. When: Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at 12pm MT (11:45am MT media arrival) Where: Media should report to the Dee Events Center Ticket Office on the east side of the complex. The tour will begin at the Ticket Office. Dee Events Center 4444 Event Center Drive Ogden, Utah 84403 Media should RSVP to Caroline Tucker at Caroline.Tucker@mail.house.gov by 10am MT on Thursday, March 25th, 2021. Social distancing and facial covering guidelines will be followed. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:33:37Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/western-caucus-members-affirm-commitment-conservation-demand-answers-30-30,"Western Caucus Members Affirm Commitment to Conservation, Demand Answers on ‘30 by 30’ Initiative",2021-03-18,2021,2021-03,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Chairmen Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) of the Congressional & Senate Western Caucuses led 12 Senate Members and 50 House Members of the respective Caucuses in sending a letter to President Biden asking important clarifying questions about the Biden Administration’s Executive Order establishing a directive to put restrictions on at least 30% of lands and waters by 2030 (30 by 30). “The lack of detail accompanying this goal, the inability of your nominee for Secretary of the Interior – author of the mirroring legislation – to answer questions about this initiative, and the fact that this effort is spear-headed by an unconfirmed appointee housed in the National Climate Task Force has resulted in numerous concerns raised by those who live, work, and recreate on and near public lands,” wrote the lawmakers. Western Caucus Members outlined their concern that Western states would be disproportionately impacted by the 30 by 30 Initiative and demanded President Biden provide details about how he plans accomplish this goal without harming the industries, economies, and ways of life in Western and rural communities. “The West is already paving the way on conservation,” they wrote. “Stewardship of our lands is embedded in our Western values. Sustainable, healthy land is the lifeblood of our rural communities and our outdoor heritage and rural economies thrive when our lands are properly managed. While the Administration has implied that multiple-use is not contrary to conservation, recent activities that attack key industries suggests otherwise.” The federal government manages 640 million acres of land, over 90% of which is west of the Mississippi River. The Western Caucus supports policies to promote active land management, multiple-use, locally-led conservation efforts, and public land access that benefits local, rural communities and strengthens economic development throughout rural America. They continued, “Conservation remains a top priority for Western congressional members, and our constituents’ lives and livelihoods rely upon a healthy, actively-managed landscape. However, the 30 by 30 initiative displays a dangerous thoughtlessness and far too many of our questions have been left unanswered.” Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear President Biden, More than 100 years ago, the National Park Service was founded as a program to protect 35 established national monuments including the very first national park. In the years to follow, America continued to build upon this conservation legacy—enacting laws on a bipartisan basis to ensure conservation and stewardship principles were the foundation of public land management. However, over the last two decades, litigation, preservationist ideology, bureaucratic processes, and executive actions have undermined multiple-use and sustained yield statutory mandates—particularly in the West. It is for this reason that we write to express our concern regarding the lack of information and ambiguous goals for the Biden Administration’s Executive Order establishing a directive to protect at least 30% of our lands and waters by 2030 (30 by 30). The lack of detail accompanying this goal, the inability of your nominee for Secretary of the Interior – author of the mirroring legislation – to answer questions about this initiative, and the fact that this effort is spear-headed by an unconfirmed appointee housed in the National Climate Task Force has resulted in numerous concerns raised by those who live, work, and recreate on and near public lands. The federal government manages 640 million acres of land, over 90% of which is west of the Mississippi. Given our wide-open spaces, large-scale landscapes, and significant federal ownership, Western states will be disproportionately impacted by policies set in place to achieve the 30 by 30 goal, which we fear will impact revenues-derived and jobs that depend upon multiple-use public lands. We urge you to remember that land management agencies are bound by a statutory-based multiple-use mandate. Our lands and our waters must remain open to activities that support our rural economies and help us to achieve our agriculture, timber, recreation, energy, and mineral needs. These multiple-uses are not only compatible with conservation ambitions, but they are an effective means to achieve these goals. Healthy lands and sustainable wildlife are inherent to our hunting, recreation, and sportsmen opportunities. Activities such as grazing and timber harvest are oftentimes the most effective tool to restore and sustain landscapes. Bonding requirements, reclamation standards, and mitigation directives ensure that extractive industries leave the land better than they found it—in addition, these activities fund several conservation programs. Each use goes through extensive environmental review and public comment. The West is already paving the way on conservation. Stewardship of our lands is embedded in our Western values. Sustainable, healthy land is the lifeblood of our rural communities and our outdoor heritage and rural economies thrive when our lands are properly managed. While the Administration has implied that multiple-use is not contrary to conservation, recent activities that attack key industries suggests otherwise. Multiple-use is compatible with conservation, and the United States Geological Survey has already illustrated 30% of our lands are in some degree of conservation status. Recently, the Administration has clarified that private lands are included in this initiative, setting the stage for potential egregious federal overreach. While these lands contribute to overall conservation, subjecting private landowners to this nebulous federal program is an extreme breach of private property rights. More clarity is desperately needed. Therefore, we remain concerned that the 30 by 30 initiative will be used as a method to undermine private property rights, circumvent the multiple-use mandate, and lock up more land. Conservation remains a top priority for Western congressional members, and our constituents’ lives and livelihoods rely upon a healthy, actively-managed landscape. However, the 30 by 30 initiative displays a dangerous thoughtlessness and far too many of our questions have been left unanswered. It is also our understanding that key constituencies have yet to be engaged on this initiative. As such, we respectfully urge you to provide state and local governments, the energy, minerals, and agriculture sectors, tribes, sportsmen, and recreationists an equitable and meaningful voice in the process. We also request a detailed briefing with the signers of this letter within 60 days of the Executive Order being signed. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:33:37Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-statement-equal-rights-amendment-vote,Congressman Blake Moore Statement on Equal Rights Amendment Vote,2021-03-17,2021,2021-03,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on today's vote to remove the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. ""This week, I voted against unconstitutionally removing the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Article V of the Constitution articulates a clear process for amendments, and this legislation violates that process. Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972 with a two-thirds vote and determined that it must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years. A sufficient number of states never ratified the amendment, and it expired. The Constitution clearly states that additional states can thus no longer ratify the amendment. In addition, five states rescinded their ratifications. The nonpartisan House Office of Legal Counsel stated that the ERA must be reintroduced and the ratification process restarted. The Supreme Court has also ruled that the ERA process must begin again. Even former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg agreed, requesting that Congress restart the ratification process. ""But instead of restarting the process as required, Democrats have introduced H.J. Res. 17 to circumvent the Constitution by retroactively removing the ratification deadline through a simple majority vote. Democrats are attempting to override both the Constitution and the Supreme Court because they know that the ERA, if reintroduced, would no longer earn a two-thirds majority in Congress or be passed by three-fourths of the states. ""From a policy perspective, the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade drastically altered the ERA’s potential impact on pro-life laws, changing the amendment’s legal analysis and public opinion. The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that its state-level ERA requires taxpayer funding of abortion; NARAL insists that the ERA would “reinforce the constitutional right to abortion”; the National Women’s Law Center argues that the ERA would allow courts to overturn any limits on abortion; and more. I would gladly support a new vote on an amended version of the ERA that could not be interpreted by the courts to support taxpayer-funded abortions, strike down pro-life protections, or erode conscience protections. But Democrats have refused to adopt that amended language presumably because they are seeking to use the ERA to overturn pro-life protections. ""But let me be clear. As a husband, son, brother, and friend, I have been continually humbled by the strong women in my life, and I vehemently believe in equal rights for women and men. From the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to paid parental leave, the POWER Act to the Debbie Smith Act, the Violence Against Women Extension Act to CHIP and maternal health benefits, I proudly support legislation that upholds the rights of women. Women’s rights are human rights, and I will work with Utah stakeholders to ensure that women across our country and around the world have equal opportunities, are fairly represented in leadership positions, and are treated with dignity and respect. However, H.J. Res. 17 is not a vote on women’s rights or even the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment; it is a vote that would overturn Article V and remove the right of Americans to participate in the amendment of our Constitution."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:33:37Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/utah-delegation-state-officials-welcome-interior-secretary-haalands-decision,"Utah Delegation, State Officials Welcome Interior Secretary Haaland’s Decision to Visit Utah",2021-03-17,2021,2021-03,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), and Representatives Chris Stewart (R-Utah), John Curtis (R-Utah), Burgess Owens (R-Utah), and Blake Moore (R-Utah), Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Senate President Stuart Adams, House Speaker Brad Wilson and Attorney General Sean Reyes issued the following statement in response to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s announcement of her upcoming visit to Utah to tour Bears Ears and Grand-Staircase Escalante national monuments. “As Utah leaders, we urged the administration to extend the 60-day timeline outlined in President Biden’s Executive Order calling for a review of our national monuments and invited Secretary Haaland to visit Utah to tour the monuments and engage state, local, and tribal leaders. We are encouraged that the administration has extended the deadline for review of Bears Ears and Grand-Staircase Escalante national monuments, and we welcome Secretary Haaland’s decision to travel to Utah, tour the monuments in question, and receive meaningful input from the local elected officials and residents. Her trip to Utah will allow her the opportunity to speak with the people who live and work on the lands, whose voices may otherwise go unheard, before making any recommendations to the President. We are also confident that this trip will successfully highlight the need for a permanent legislative solution for determining appropriate boundaries for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, with statutory protections to prevent abuses under the Antiquities Act for the State of Utah. We look forward to continuing our work on these issues with Secretary Haaland after her visit.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:33:37Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/moore-bustos-lead-bipartisan-call-military-arsenals-depots-and-ammunition,"Moore, Bustos Lead Bipartisan Call for Military Arsenals, Depots and Ammunition Plants to be Included in Efforts to Strengthen Nation’s Supply",2021-03-15,2021,2021-03,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Blake Moore (UT-01) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Military Depot, Arsenal, Ammunition Plant and Industrial Facilities Caucus, led a call for the Organic Industrial Base (OIB), or military arsenals, depots and ammunition plants, to be included in President Joe Biden’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s supply chains. In a letter, the Caucus Co-Chairs respond to the President’s February 24, 2021, Executive Order requiring a 100-day review of several critical domestic supply chains, including the defense industrial base. They note that the OIB is a key part of the defense supply chain through its work sustaining current missions and carrying out research and development of future systems. “These national treasures are insurance policies on our readiness, with the flexibility to respond to current and future challenges. The early complications with employing the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic underscore the importance of ensuring that the institutions our nation relies on in times of need are kept strong and agile, serving as a cautionary tale for what can happen when we do not harden our assets,” the letter states. “The OIB is carrying out exciting research and development of future systems needs and sustainment of existing critical systems. For example, the Rock Island Arsenal houses the services’ only Advanced and Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence and is carrying out work that will redefine the supply chain from design to delivery. The Ogden Air Logistics Center is supporting the Air Force’s most critical platforms from the F-22s to F-35s to our nuclear strategic deterrent. There are many more examples across the OIB of innovation to support the warfighter. Better understanding these capabilities and how they support the broader military industrial base is important to the successful implementation of this Executive Order.” Text of the full letter is below and can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:33:37Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/utah-delegation-meets-interior-officials-bears-ears-grand-staircase-monument,"Utah Delegation Meets with Interior Officials on Bears Ears, Grand Staircase Monument Concerns",2021-03-11,2021,2021-03,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Representatives Chris Stewart (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Blake Moore (R-UT), today met with senior officials at the Department of Interior to encourage the Biden administration to work with Congress toward a permanent legislative solution that resolves the boundaries for the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. Following their meeting, they released the following joint statement: “We appreciated the opportunity to express our desire for a permanent legislative solution that reflects state, local, and tribal input, resolves the status of these iconic national monuments, and brings certainty to land management in our state. During the meeting, we reiterated our concerns that the Biden administration’s review may result in further unilateral executive action, which will not resolve longstanding boundary or access issues. We urged the administration to instead engage state, local, and tribal leaders to develop a solution which is supported by the State of Utah and tribal governments, and codified by Congress. Because the state and delegation are willing to collaborate on an inclusive legislative solution, we believe it would be inappropriate for the administration to proceed with a unilateral executive action until there is sufficient time to negotiate broadly supported compromise legislation. The Utah Congressional Delegation looks forward to speaking with President Biden about a legislative approach that puts an end to the political back-and forth of Utah’s monuments.” Background:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:33:37Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-blake-moore-and-marc-veasey-introduce-national-medal-honor,Congressmen Blake Moore and Marc Veasey Introduce the National Medal of Honor Monument Act,2021-03-09,2021,2021-03,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressmen Blake Moore (UT-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced the National Medal of Honor Monument Act, bipartisan legislation to pave the way for the creation of a monument in our nation’s capital recognizing the Medal of Honor and its fewer than 4,000 recipients. “I’m proud to cosponsor legislation that will begin the process of elevating the Medal of Honor to its proper place in our nation’s capital,” said Congressman Moore. “The giants of our republic are immortalized in Washington, D.C., and the unparalleled courage demonstrated by Medal of Honor recipients deserves permanent recognition so future generations continue to understand the sacrifices that have given us our freedoms.” “I am proud to reintroduce this legislation that will honor these brave men and women for risking their lives to protect our democracy,” said Congressman Veasey. ""A monument to the Medal of Honor is a cause everyone can rally around and it’s past due that we recognize the service and sacrifice of the bravest individuals to serve our country in our capital, for Americans to learn from.” This bill authorizes the creation of a monument that will pay homage to the values the Medal of Honor represents—courage, patriotism, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and sacrifice—and the brave individuals who earned it in service to the country. The introduction of this bill comes on the heels of the introduction of the bipartisan National Medal of Honor Monument Act in the Senate. The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration and is awarded to U.S. service members who have distinguished themselves with extraordinary acts of valor. It is awarded very rarely and only to those whose service and sacrifice far exceed the call of duty. The mission of the National Medal of Honor Museum, which is currently being built in Arlington in Texas’ 33rd Congressional district, is to commemorate the stories of our Medal of Honor recipients, unite Americans around the common ideals embodied by the medal, and inspire every citizen to look for ways to serve and create a lasting impact in their own communities.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:33:37Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/moore-bustos-co-chair-bipartisan-military-depot-caucus,"Moore, Bustos to Co-Chair Bipartisan Military Depot Caucus",2021-03-08,2021,2021-03,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that they will co-chair the bipartisan House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus. “Since my first day in Congress, I have been committed to prioritizing Hill Air Force Base, the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, and the First District of Utah’s defense community at large,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “On the House Armed Services Committee and now as the Co-Chair of the House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus, I look forward to highlighting the diverse needs of depots across the country. Our goals during the 117th Congress are to educate members on the need for depots, unite multi-service interests, and increase congressional oversight to ensure depots receive the investment and modernization they need to improve readiness and reduce costs. I’m excited to work with Congresswoman Bustos to build a strong commitment to depot-related issues that transcends party lines.” ""I know firsthand how critical our military depots and industrial facilities are – the Rock Island Arsenal has long played a key role in our nation’s defense efforts, and after the pandemic hit, rapidly shifted to step up services for our region, state and nation,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Our military industrial facilities are fundamental and I’m thrilled for this opportunity to continue to advocate for them. That’s why I’m proud to join the House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus as a co-chair today and look forward to working to provide the resources our organic industrial base needs to serve our nation."" The bipartisan House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus advocates for American military depots, arsenals, ammunition plants, shipyards, energetic material production facilities and military industrial facilities throughout the nation and world. The group educates members of Congress and the public on matters of critical importance to the military depot and industrial facility community, and champions policy to keep American military airplanes flying, ships steaming, and stock moving worldwide.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:33:37Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-host-telephone-townhall-tuesday-march-2-2021-7pm-mt,"Congressman Blake Moore to Host a Telephone Townhall on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7pm MT",2021-03-01,2021,2021-03,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Blake Moore will host a telephone townhall event to discuss COVID-19 relief, legislative priorities, his first months in Washington, and more. All are welcome to dial in and participate. Date: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 Time: 7pm – 8pm MT Dial in: 833-305-1678",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:33:37Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-statement-house-natural-resources-subcommittee,Congressman Blake Moore Statement on House Natural Resources Subcommittee Assignments,2021-02-17,2021,2021-02,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on his assignments to serve as Vice Ranking Member on the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations as well as on the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee. “It is an honor to be Vice Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and on the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee. On Oversight and Investigations, I look forward to using this leadership opportunity to hold federal agencies accountable as we work across the aisle for more effective management of our lands and resources nationwide. It is imperative that we conduct proper oversight of the administration’s policies regarding our resources, and I will advocate for the interests of the First District and Utah as we demand transparency and efficiency. “Likewise, I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee to promote sound policies of conservation, access, and economic development for our nation’s federally owned lands. These issues are particularly important to Utah, which is home to some of the richest and most valuable resources in the country. Utahns know our lands can be managed better, and I am ready to work on their behalf to make that a reality.” A description of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations can be found here. A description of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:26:35Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-statement-house-armed-services-subcommittee,Congressman Blake Moore Statement on House Armed Services Subcommittee Assignments,2021-02-08,2021,2021-02,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on his assignments to the House Armed Services Subcommittees on Readiness and Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems for the 117th Congress. “I am excited to be assigned to the Readiness and Cyber Subcommittees and champion the priorities that matter most to the First District’s defense community,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “On the Readiness Subcommittee, I will advocate for the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and the Utah Test and Training Range as we advance the civilian workforce and depot operations. On the Cyber Subcommittee, I will get to work with an exciting group of people on a new subcommittee focused on addressing issues of the future as we oversee acquisition of computer software, cyber security, and cyber operations. The 309th Software Maintenance Wing at Hill Air Force Base contributes to the capability and prowess of America’s cyber warriors, and I look forward to ensuring they have the tools to keep America safe.” A description of the Readiness Subcommittee can be found here, and a description of the Cyber Subcommittee can be found here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:26:35Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-statement-importance-black-history-month,Congressman Blake Moore Statement on the Importance of Black History Month,2021-02-07,2021,2021-02,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"""I share the disappointment and sadness at the news that some in the Ogden area community sought to opt out of Black History Month lessons and events. I am heartened that our local school reversed its decision under the guidance of strong leadership. While I have not reviewed the curriculum myself, I strongly believe we cannot learn American history without learning Black history. When I was a student, Ogden High School held an assembly celebrating Cinco de Mayo. I can still remember the song that was sung. The fact that I recall it all these years later is evidence that it was a worthwhile and meaningful part of my own education. I wish I had learned even more about our diverse cultural, national, and regional history when I was growing up. In January, I had the privilege to speak at the Bear River Massacre anniversary, and in my speech, I lamented I had not even known about the Native American lives that were lost that day until I was 40 years old. Similarly, I never learned in school about the significance of Juneteenth. It is crucial to embrace our shared history. Imagine if we had to teach Utah history without highlighting the persecution of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who led the migration west. The First District of Utah is a welcoming, inclusive community, and our children should learn and celebrate Black history without controversy. In 1926, Carter Woodson petitioned for recognition of Black achievement and it is incumbent on us to honor that legacy by taking time to reemphasize the contribution of African Americans to the advancement and preservation of this nation. This news gave me an opportunity to discuss this with my own kids, and I encourage everyone to do so not only during this Black History Month, but every month of the year. """,1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:26:35Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-selected-serve-house-armed-services-committee,Congressman Blake Moore Selected to Serve on the House Armed Services Committee,2021-01-25,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore was recommended by the Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Armed Services Committee in the 117th Congress. “It is an honor to be selected to serve on the House Armed Services Committee,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “I made a promise to get appointed to this important Committee as a freshman member, and I am thrilled to be able to deliver on this commitment for my constituents. The First District’s representation on the Committee is key to ensuring that the tens of thousands of constituents who work at Hill Air Force Base and its several assets have the necessary resources to make vital contributions to our national defense. I look forward to working with my colleagues to support those in the First District who wake up every day to serve our nation and advocate for our national security interests at large, prioritizing pressing issues such as readiness, funding allocations, and modernization efforts.” “Rep. Blake Moore’s experience in the Indo-Pacific will make him a critical asset to the House Armed Services Committee,” said Ranking Member Mike Rogers (AL-03). “I’m pleased he will continue Utah’s First Congressional District’s representation on the committee, and I’m confident he will be committed to achieving valuable reforms in the armed services community.” Utah’s First District includes Hill Air Force Base, the service’s second largest base and home to all depot work for the F-35 fighter jets and Intercontinental Ballistic Missile programs. The District also hosts the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and the Utah Test and Training Range, the country’s largest overland restricted airspace for military exercises and testing. The First District has been represented on the House Armed Services Committee since 1987 by the district’s preceding congressmen, Reps. James Hansen and Rob Bishop. Congressman Moore will use his experience in the Indo-Pacific as well as in management consulting to address the threats that America faces and help solve Hill Air Force Base's challenges, including competitive hiring and building improvements. The House Armed Services Committee has jurisdiction over the funding and oversight of the United States’ defense policy, military operations, Department of Defense, and portions of the Department of Energy. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:19:43Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-selected-serve-house-committee-natural-resources,Congressman Blake Moore Selected to Serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources,2021-01-25,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore was recommended by the Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources in the 117th Congress. “I am honored to represent Utah on the House Committee on Natural Resources,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “Utah ranks second in the country for percentage of land owned by the federal government, and with that reality comes many challenges and opportunities. I am looking forward to spearheading Utah’s representation on the Committee to address our unique values and interests, including recreation, conservation, energy, and development.” “Utah has some of America’s most beautiful public lands and richest resources, and I know Rep. Moore will bring that important perspective and background to the Natural Resources Committee,"" said Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04). ""I’m really looking forward to getting to know him better as we work together on our shared goals of conservation and environmental stewardship. Welcome to the team!” Utah’s public lands provide recreation and economic opportunity for the state and the region at large. A native of northern Utah, Congressman Moore will use his background in management consulting to solve land issues with a balanced approach, always prioritizing the values of the First District and those who rely on federal land for their livelihoods. The House Committee on Natural Resources oversees legislation related to the United States’ public lands, Native American tribes, and development and conservation of our natural resources. It is the principal committee through which the House of Representatives oversees the Department of the Interior and its various operations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:19:43Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/gov-spencer-cox-and-lt-gov-deidre-henderson-utahs-congressional-delegation-and,"Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Utah’s Congressional delegation, and state elected officials criticize Biden action to halt energy leases on federal lands",2021-01-21,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Utah Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, Reps. John Curtis, Blake Moore, Chris Stewart and Burgess Owens, Senate President Stuart Adams, House Speaker Brad Wilson and Attorney General Sean Reyes issued the following joint statement in response to the Biden administration’s action to suspend oil and gas leases on public lands: “The Biden administration’s arbitrary decision to suspend oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands is a serious mistake that will harm the same small Utah businesses that are already hurting from the pandemic. This action perpetuates the very discord between rural and urban Americans that the President spoke out against in his inauguration speech. Although it is routine for an incoming administration to pause high-level agency decisions while agency leaders get into place, such a widespread suspension of routine permitting decisions normally made in the field is unprecedented. “The economic impacts of this decision will be felt nation-wide and couldn’t come at a worse time for Utah’s rural communities, tribes, and small businesses. Our energy industry is among the hardest hit by the pandemic. Utahns previously employed in the energy sector have lost their jobs in historic numbers. This decision only exacerbates the problem. “We encourage President Biden to reconsider this counterproductive step. We are eager to work with his administration to improve management of our public lands, but gratuitously punishing our rural economy is not helpful.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:19:43Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-statement-impeachment-vote,Congressman Blake Moore Statement on Impeachment Vote,2021-01-13,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on the impeachment vote. “Last Wednesday, when I voted against the majority of my party on my third day in office, I realized that I can make hard and seemingly unpopular decisions. Voting to strip electoral votes from sovereign states is a dangerous precedent, and I did not hear anything that justified such a high bar. I am committed to being level-headed and objective in my representation of the First District as I uphold my oath to defend the Constitution. Last week’s vote, however, was much easier than today’s decision. Today, I want the First District to know that regardless of how difficult and emotional a decision this will be for me, I will remain objective and ground my votes in the Constitution and the rule of law. This role is bigger than I am. I am a representative of the First District. A rushed impeachment will set as dangerous a precedent as a misguided attempt to overturn state-certified elections. Without a single hearing or investigation, I simply cannot reach the high bar of impeachment. Instead, I have joined nine colleagues in introducing a censure resolution that I believe will provide a swifter and more constitutional path to accountability. I have also requested to join a bipartisan commission to investigate the attack on January 6th. To my critics—and there will be many—please know that this was the most painful decision I have ever made in my life. Other members of my party will vote to impeach, and after countless conversations with them, I know their motives are pure, and I believe we share the same desire for a more productive and unified America. Last week, I feared for my life and the safety of my family. Because of the position I took, the Governor of Utah felt compelled to dispatch a patrol car to protect my wife and children. I ache for the families of those who were killed and lost their lives that day and for those who will relive this trauma for years to come. Please know that I demand justice for January 6th, but a snap impeachment is not the answer. I was not elected to solely vote my personal feelings but to vote objectively with respect to the Constitution and my district. I will defend this decision, and I pledge to work hard to keep your trust.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:19:43Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-moore-statement-electoral-college-certification-vote,Congressman Moore Statement on Electoral College Certification Vote,2021-01-07,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement regarding the electoral college certification vote. “This week, I was thrilled to be sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives and join my colleagues as we seek to protect and defend the Constitution. But I was greatly saddened and troubled by the assault on the United States Capitol yesterday, and I urge the American people to unite and help usher in a peaceful transfer of power. Violence and intimidation against the Legislative Branch are unacceptable and un-American. It is clear to me that each and every one of my Republican colleagues is firmly committed to election integrity. Our union functions and thrives because the people’s votes are fairly counted, and we were dismayed by reports of fraudulent activity during the 2020 presidential election. Every abuse must be thoroughly investigated, and I will support legislation to safeguard our elections so that all Americans can trust the security of our democracy. I voted for President Trump, and I had looked forward to serving alongside his Administration. I believe his policies would have been the best path toward rebuilding our economy in the wake of the pandemic. A majority of Utahns wish the election would have gone his way. However, I could not in good conscience endorse federal intervention in state-certified elections. It is up to states to implement their own laws and cast their own electoral votes, and it is up to the judiciary to determine if the states acted constitutionally in changing their election systems. As I stated in August, I have been concerned that many states rushed to implement mail-in balloting systems during the pandemic. It took Utah several years to ensure we had a secure and efficient election process to address the integrity of mail-in ballots. I welcome each member of the House to visit and engage with election officials across my state as our nation seeks to continually secure our elections moving forward. My interpretation is that the Constitution states Congress’s duty is to count electoral votes sent by the states. I believe that the Constitution does not give Congress the right to disenfranchise the states and thereby overthrow the electoral college—a long-time goal of Democrats. In fact, it is the electoral college, this very same system, that has elected many Republican Presidents, including in 2016. And I trust that our Constitutional Republic will continue to benefit from the electoral college in the future. Our determination to abide by the Constitution no matter the outcome is what makes us strong; and respecting the balance of power in our system of government will ultimately reward us. Adherence to our founding document and our commitment to aspirational, pro-growth, and inclusive policies are the reasons we won so many House seats in 2020 and it is how we will take back the majority in 2022. I could not in principle object or vote to agree to the objection, but I promise that I will fight for every American’s voice to be heard and every voter to have trust in our system.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:19:43Z https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-sworn-117th-congress-represent-utahs-first-district-us,Congressman Blake Moore Sworn into 117th Congress to Represent Utah’s First District in the U.S. House of Representatives,2021-01-05,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,UT,Blake D. Moore,M001213,blakemoore.house.gov,blakemoore,https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Blake Moore was sworn in as a Member of the 117th Congress to represent the First District of Utah in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Moore was joined by his wife, Jane, and his eldest son, Max, as he took the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol. “It is an honor and a privilege to serve the people of the First District of Utah in the 117th Congress,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “This is a crucial time in our nation's history, and I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to represent northern and northeastern Utah. I look forward to championing aspirational, inclusive, and pro-growth ideals, and I will bring the First District’s values of family, community, and sacrificial service to the U.S. House of Representatives.” A native of Ogden, Utah, Congressman Moore graduated from the University of Utah after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Seoul, South Korea, and earned a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration at Northwestern University. He has worked for small businesses and in the foreign service, experiences that guide his work on domestic and foreign policy. Before moving to Singapore in 2010, Blake married Jane Boyer, his amazing wife who encourages him to take risks and pursue big things. The couple spent time in Southeast Asia and Washington, D.C., with the federal government before moving back to Utah to take a position with Cicero Group, a Utah-based consulting firm. At Cicero Group, Congressman Moore led projects and served clients throughout Utah and the nation. He has expertise in education, financial services, public policy, healthcare, transportation, supply chain, and waste industries, and this background will inform his customer service and problem solver approach in Washington, D.C., as he identifies ways to help the federal government work more like Utah. Congressman Moore and his wife have three awesome and active boys who keep them on their toes, Max, George, and Winston. Even after being sworn in, Congressman Moore’s most prized title is “Little League Coach.” Click here to read Congressman Moore’s full biography. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:19:43Z https://www.romney.senate.gov/bipartisan-group-senators-voters-have-spoken-congress-must-fulfill-responsibility,"Bipartisan Group of Senators: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Responsibility",2021-01-03,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,UT,Mitt Romney,R000615,www.romney.senate.gov,,,legacy,"Bipartisan Group of Senators: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Responsibility Sunday, January 3, 2021 WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Angus King (I-ME), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) issued the following statement on the upcoming Congressional certification of the 2020 Presidential election results. The 2020 election is over. All challenges through recounts and appeals have been exhausted. At this point, further attempts to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 Presidential election are contrary to the clearly expressed will of the American people and only serve to undermine Americans' confidence in the already determined election results. The voters have spoken, and Congress must now fulfill its responsibility to certify the election results. In two weeks, we will begin working with our colleagues and the new Administration on bipartisan, common sense solutions to the enormous challenges facing our country. It is time to move forward. Issues",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.romney.senate.gov/romney-statement-certification-presidential-election-results,Romney Statement On Certification of Presidential Election Results,2021-01-03,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,UT,Mitt Romney,R000615,www.romney.senate.gov,,,legacy,"Romney Statement On Certification of Presidential Election Results Sunday, January 3, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) released the following statement in response to an announcement that several Republican senators plan to oppose certification of the presidential election results: The egregious ploy to reject electors may enhance the political ambition of some, but dangerously threatens our Democratic Republic. The congressional power to reject electors is reserved for the most extreme and unusual circumstances. These are far from it. More Americans participated in this election than ever before, and they made their choice. President Trump's lawyers made their case before scores of courts; in every instance, they failed. The Justice Department found no evidence of irregularity sufficient to overturn the election. The Presidential Voter Fraud Commission disbanded without finding such evidence. My fellow Senator Ted Cruz and the co-signers of his statement argue that rejection of electors or an election audit directed by Congress would restore trust in the election. Nonsense. This argument ignores the widely perceived reality that Congress is an overwhelmingly partisan body; the American people wisely place greater trust in the federal courts where judges serve for life. Members of Congress who would substitute their own partisan judgement for that of the courts do not enhance public trust, they imperil it. Were Congress to actually reject state electors, partisans would inevitably demand the same any time their candidate had lost. Congress, not voters in the respective states, would choose our presidents. Adding to this ill-conceived endeavor by some in Congress is the President's call for his supporters to come to the Capitol on the day when this matter is to be debated and decided. This has the predictable potential to lead to disruption, and worse. I could never have imagined seeing these things in the greatest democracy in the world. Has ambition so eclipsed principle? Issues",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.romney.senate.gov/romney-urgent-action-needed-vaccination-plan,Romney: Urgent Action Needed on Vaccination Plan,2021-01-01,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,UT,Mitt Romney,R000615,www.romney.senate.gov,,,legacy,"Romney: Urgent Action Needed on Vaccination Plan Lack of comprehensive federal plan inexcusable Friday, January 1, 2021 WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), a member of the Senate HELP Committee, released the following statement today regarding the urgent need for a comprehensive vaccination plan to address ongoing problems with the current rollout: The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines is a tribute to the NIH, the FDA and to the professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. But unlike the development of the vaccines, the vaccination process itself is falling behind. It was unrealistic to assume that the health care workers already overburdened with Covid care could take on a massive vaccination program. So too is the claim that CVS and Walgreens will save the day: they don't have excess personnel available to inoculate millions of Americans. Nor are they equipped to deal with the rare but serious reactions which may occur. Doctor offices are well-suited but the rate of patient throughput in doctor offices is predictably slow. That comprehensive vaccination plans have not been developed at the federal level and sent to the states as models is as incomprehensible as it is inexcusable. I have experience organizing a major logistical event but nothing on the scale of what is called for today. Nor do I have any relevant medical or public health experience. But I know that when something isn't working, you need to acknowledge reality and develop a planparticularly when hundreds of thousands of lives are at stake. Here's one idea. It undoubtedly has flaws, but I offer it not as the answer but as an example of the kind of options that ought to be brainstormed in Washington and in every state. First, call on people who have carried out widespread vaccination programs elsewhere or in the past. Learn from their experience. Second, enlist every medical professional, retired or active, who is not currently engaged in the delivery of care. This could include veterinarians, combat medics and corpsmen, medical students, EMS professionals, first responders, and many others who could be easily trained to administer vaccines. Congress has already appropriated funding for states so that these professionals can be fully compensated. Establish vaccination sites throughout the state, perhaps in every school. Make sure that a medical professional is in each school building to be able to respond to a reaction that might occur. Schedule vaccinations according to a person's priority category and birthdate: e.g., people in group A with a January first birthday would be assigned a specific day to receive their vaccination. Public health professionals will easily point out the errors in this planso they should develop better alternatives based on experience, modeling and trial. The current program is woefully behind despite the fact that it encompasses the two easiest populations to vaccinate: frontline workers and long-term care residents. Unless new strategies and plans are undertaken, the deadly delays may be compounded as broader and more complex populations are added. We are already behind; urgent action now can help us catch up.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z