Congressman Blake Moore Hosts Series of Roundtable Discussions During April District Work Week
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Congressman Blake Moore hosted a series of roundtable discussions throughout Utah’s First District during the April district work week to share updates from Washington and hear from constituents about how recent policy changes are impacting their industries and communities. World Trade Center Utah Tariff Roundtable Congressman Moore sat down with the World Trade Center Utah’s Tariff Policy Working Group to discuss the potential impacts of heightened tariffs on Utah’s businesses and industry partners. The Congressman shared his work on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade and his recent discussion with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. |
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Agriculture Roundtable at USU Poisonous Plant Research Lab Congressman Moore met with members of northern Utah’s agricultural community to hear concerns and thoughts on current agriculture policy. Participants included the Utah Farm Bureau, Utah Woolgrowers Association, Utah Cattlemen’s Association, Oakdell Egg Farm, and Dairy Farmers of Utah. Congressman Moore also toured Utah State University’s Poisonous Plant Research Lab. |
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Utah Housing Affordability Roundtable Congressman Moore joined local housing developers, small businesses, and non-profits at Weber State University’s Davis Campus for a discussion on Utah’s housing affordability crisis and potential legislative solutions. The Congressman was grateful to have Hill Air Force Base Installation Commander Col Daniel Cornelius, a leader in military family issues, and his wife Joy Cornelius join the group to discuss how housing affordability particularly impacts military families stationed at Hill Air Force Base. Congressman Moore shared about his legislation to provide more diverse and affordable housing options for servicemembers and address higher education housing costs. |
Congressman Moore also hosted chambers of commerce representatives, small business owners, and local CPAs during his time on the Weber State University Davis campus to discuss their tax priorities and his work to reauthorize Tax Cut and Jobs Act provisions that are set to expire at the end of 2025. This discussion was instructive and helpful as the Congressman continues his work with the Ways and Means Committee.
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Debt and Deficit Task Force Meeting Congressman Moore met with his Debt and Deficit Task Force to further their discussions on the current state of the national debt and potential solutions. Congressman Moore started the Task Force during his first term to create a framework of solutions for how Congress can adopt Utah’s fiscally responsible policies and lower the national debt. |
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