Press Releases
Congressman Blake Moore and Senator James Lankford Introduce the Bipartisan Retain Skilled Veterans Act to Permanently Repeal the “180-Day Rule”
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 … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Moore, Bustos Lead Bipartisan Call for Military Arsenals, Depots to be Included in Infrastructure
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,” … Continue Reading
June 09, 2021
Utah Delegation Requests Meeting with President Before Final Decision on Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
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 … Continue Reading
May 28, 2021
Congressmen Blake Moore and Mike Simpson Introduce the Bear River Heritage Area Study Act to Study Feasibility of Establishing the Bear River Heritage Area
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 … Continue Reading
May 27, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore and Colleagues Introduce the Bipartisan Recreation Not Red-Tape Act to Enhance Americans’ Ability to Access and Enjoy Public Lands
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 … Continue Reading
May 11, 2021
Representatives Moore, Fulcher, Neguse, and Schrier Introduce the Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act to Digitize Federal Land Mapping Records
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 … Continue Reading
April 28, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress
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 … Continue Reading
April 22, 2021
Congressional Delegation Seeks Answers from DOI Regarding Inadequate Funding Allotment for Utah’s Public Lands Projects
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 … Continue Reading
April 19, 2021
Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Join KVNU's "For the People" Program for a Radio Townhall Event
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 … Continue Reading
April 14, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces the Forest TECH Improvement Act
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 … Continue Reading
April 09, 2021
Utah Delegation, State Officials Statement on Interior Secretary Haaland’s Visit to Utah
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 … Continue Reading
April 06, 2021
Congressmen Moore & Stewart Statement on Corporate Responses to Georgia Voting Law
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 … Continue Reading
April 06, 2021
Rep. Moore Joins Reps. Smucker & Bacon in Introducing the Improving Adoption Outcomes & Affordability Act
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 … Continue Reading
March 24, 2021
Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Visit Weber-Morgan Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
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 … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
Western Caucus Members Affirm Commitment to Conservation, Demand Answers on ‘30 by 30’ Initiative
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 … Continue Reading
March 17, 2021
Utah Delegation, State Officials Welcome Interior Secretary Haaland’s Decision to Visit Utah
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 … Continue Reading
March 17, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore Statement on Equal Rights Amendment Vote
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 … Continue Reading
March 15, 2021
Moore, Bustos Lead Bipartisan Call for Military Arsenals, Depots and Ammunition Plants to be Included in Efforts to Strengthen Nation’s Supply
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 … Continue Reading
March 11, 2021
Utah Delegation Meets with Interior Officials on Bears Ears, Grand Staircase Monument Concerns
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 … Continue Reading
March 09, 2021
Congressmen Blake Moore and Marc Veasey Introduce the National Medal of Honor Monument Act
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 … Continue Reading