Week of 02.04.19


Western Caucus Supports President Trump's Nomination of David Bernhardt for Secretary of the Department of the Interior
On Tuesday, members of the Western Caucus released statements of support for David Bernhardt's nomination for Secretary of the Department of the Interior. 


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Western Caucus Denounces the Utopian Green New Deal
On Thursday, members of the Western Caucus released statements denouncing the unveiling of the Green New Deal by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Ed Markey (MA). 


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Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry State of the Union Statement
On Tuesday, President Trump delivered his second State of the Union address to both chambers of Congress, to his administration and to the country. View Secretary Perry's statement below. 


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House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (WY-At Large) Introduces Mineral Royalties Legislation
On Wednesday, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (WY-At Large) introduced the State Mineral Revenue Protection Act. This legislation restores the 50-50 royalties split between states and the federal government. Read her statement on the bill below.


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Enthusiasm for the Western Caucus Continues To Grow
The Western Caucus continues to grow as we have now added 11 new members in the last month alone. Here are all of our new members in the 116th Congress: Congressman Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL), Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Congressman Steve Watkins (KS-02), Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21), Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04), Congressman David Joyce (OH-14), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08), Congressman James Comer (KY-01) and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (MN-07). 


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