Press Releases
Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on the Continuing Resolution Vote to Avoid a Partial Government Shutdown
“For months, Speaker Johnson has been negotiating an appropriations agreement that will reduce year over year spending for the first time in over a decade, and we are set to vote on the first package of these bills next week. For years, Speaker Pelosi jammed members of Congress with giant omnibuses without any time to read them. Speaker Johnson is bucking that process and adhering to the 72-hour rule that will give all members enough time to actually review the bills—a major, welcomed … Continue Reading
February 27, 2024
Congressman Moore Introduces Legislation to Enhance Work Supports for TANF Recipients
WASHINGTON— U.S. Congressman Blake Moore (R-Utah) introduced legislation to enhance work supports for Americans receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The Restoring Temporary to TANF Act would require that states set aside 25% of federal TANF dollars to spend on core work activities, including: work supports, education and training, apprenticeships, non-recurrent short-term benefits, work activities, and case management for TANF individual responsibility plans. TANF … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
Utah Congressional Delegation Announces Passport Fairs in Coordination with State Department
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Representatives Blake Moore (UT-01), Celeste Maloy (UT-02), John Curtis (UT-03), and Burgess Owens (UT-04), in coordination with the Department of State, announced five “Passport Fairs” throughout the state. Utahns in need of a passport, or those whose passports have expired or will expire in the next year, may register for an appointment from February 13 - 17 at one of five locations. Expedited processing will be available. … Continue Reading
February 01, 2024
House Passes Critical Bipartisan Tax Package Including Congressman Moore’s Bill to Support Small Businesses
WASHINGTON— Congressman Blake Moore (R-Utah) released the following statement on House passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which included his Small Business Growth Act: “This bipartisan, bicameral tax package is a major win for families, small businesses, and taxpayers across the country,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “The bill’s pro-growth, pro-family policies enhance our competitiveness with China, support small businesses in Utah and across the country, … Continue Reading
January 19, 2024
Congressman Moore’s Small Business Growth Act Included in Bipartisan, Bicameral Tax Framework
WASHINGTON—Congressman Blake Moore’s Small Business Growth Act has been included in the tax framework put forth by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden. This package is being marked up today in the House Ways and Means Committee. The Small Business Growth Act will support small business growth and help small businesses attain the equipment necessary to build their operations and support their workforce. “I am thrilled that my … Continue Reading
January 19, 2024
Congressman Moore’s Budget Reform Legislation Passes the House Budget Committee
WASHINGTON— Congressman Blake Moore (R-Utah) released the following statement after the House Budget Committee passed his Fiscal State of the Nation Act by voice vote: “The Fiscal State of the Nation Act is a commonsense bill that will bring much needed transparency and accountability to how Congress approaches our debt and deficit crisis,” said Congressman Moore. “I am thrilled my legislation was included in this package of bills that aim to address our federal budgeting process. I thank … Continue Reading
January 18, 2024
Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on House Passage of the Continuing Resolution to Avoid a Partial Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Blake Moore voted in favor of H.R. 2872, the continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown and issued the following statement: “I supported the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) last year because it would reduce our national deficit by $2.1 trillion over six years and included several critical conservative wins. It was the first time I had the opportunity to support legislation to help reverse our debt crisis since I joined Congress, and I’ve remained … Continue Reading
January 16, 2024
Congressmen Moore, Barr, Panetta, and Peters Introduce Legislation to Enhance Transparency into Federal Spending
WASHINGTON— Congressman Blake Moore (R-Utah) introduced the Fiscal State of the Nation Act, bipartisan legislation requiring the Comptroller General to annually deliver a nonpartisan, objective, and public analysis of the nation’s finances to a Joint Meeting of Congress. The Fiscal State of the Nation Act will enhance public awareness of the nation’s debt and deficit crisis and highlight bipartisan opportunities to rein in wasteful federal spending. The legislation would also require that … Continue Reading
January 11, 2024
U.S. Representatives Moore and Gluesenkamp Perez Introduce Legislation to Reform the Congressional Budget Process
WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Representatives Blake Moore (R-Utah) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) introduced H.R. 6953, the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act (CCBA) of 2024, which would reform the current federal budgeting process and establish a more inclusive, comprehensive, and efficient process that requires contributions from committees with direct spending or revenue jurisdiction to make a federal budget that works better for the American people. “Reversing Washington’s debt … Continue Reading
December 20, 2023
Congressmen Moore, Lamborn, and Newhouse Co-Lead Bill to Protect American Mining
WASHINGTON -- House Republican Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore, Natural Resources Vice Chairman Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05), and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a bill to block the Biden administration from damaging vital mining and mineral refining in the United States. Recently, the Biden administration proposed a new rule limiting the scope of the minerals that are eligible for coverage and expedited permitting under Title 41 of the Fixing … Continue Reading
December 14, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Applauds the Final House Passage of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report
WASHINGTON - Today, the House of Representatives passed the conference report to accompany H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Consistent with the funding levels agreed upon in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the NDAA authorizes $886.3 billion in national defense discretionary programs, which will bolster U.S. defense capabilities, strengthen the mission assignments of Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), and provide the necessary resources for our armed … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Modernize the Generalized System of Preferences and Decrease Reliance on Chinese Supply Chains
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) introduced the CNL Update Act of 2023 to modernize U.S. trade policy tools, benefit American businesses, and drive global supply chains out of China. For almost 50 years, the Generalized System of Preferences ("GSP") program has allowed the United States to foster better trade relationships with the world's most developing countries and reduce their reliance on foreign aid. More recently, the GSP has been a … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Leads Letter to Ambassador Tai on Potentially Damaging Lamb and Mutton Imports
WASHINGTON - Congressman Moore led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging the International Trade Commission to launch a safeguard investigation into whether foreign sheep and mutton imports are presenting serious harm to the domestic lamb industry. In part, the letter reads: “Based on U.S. Department of Agriculture data, consumption of lamb and mutton in the United States increased by nearly 17 percent from 2018-2022. However, despite this increase in … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore’s Legislation to Improve Recreation Access to Federal Waterways Considered in House Natural Resources Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore’s Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters (MAPWaters) Act was considered in a hearing held by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildfire, and Fisheries. Introduced alongside Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Russ Fulcher (R-ID), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI), this bill would improve the standardization, consolidation, and public availability of data related to public outdoor recreational use of federal waterways and allow outdoor … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Allocate ATF Tax to Support Wildlife Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced the Tax Stamp Revenue Transfer for Wildlife and Recreation Act to reallocate the funding generated from tax stamp processing for the purpose of enhancing wildlife and habitat conservation and recreation programs. This change will supercharge funding for these critical funding streams while expediting processes at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Under the … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore's Funding Requests Included & Passed in the Interior, Environment, & Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY 2024
WASHINGTON - Several of Congressman Blake Moore’s funding requests were included and passed in H.R. 4821, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024. These priorities include: Funding to continue implementing Congressman Moore’s MAPLand Act and the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act, which will respectively enhance outdoor recreation in Utah and help save the Great Salt Lake; $2 million for Clinton City to … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore’s Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act Passes the House
WASHINGTON - Today, the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act passed the House of Representatives. Introduced by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), this legislation is the final legislative step in establishing a location for a monument recognizing America’s Medal of Honor recipients on the National Mall. This legislation is named after Woody Williams, the last WWII Medal of Honor recipient to pass away. Congressman Blake Moore … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Elected to Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference
WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore released the following statement after being elected Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference: “I decided to run for the role of Vice Chair because I believe that an optimistic, conservative message is how we can best win the future. We have a strong and dynamic conference, and the future of our country depends on us rallying as a team around the policies that help make the American Dream possible for more families. I can’t wait to hit the ground … Continue Reading
November 01, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Provide Regulatory Relief for the Outdoor Outfitting and Guiding Industry
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) introduced the Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act to provide regulatory relief to workers in the outdoor outfitting and guiding industry. “The outdoor tourism industry is foundational to Utah’s economy,” said Congressman Blake Moore. "Unfortunately, new regulations threaten to overburden this critical industry. I am pleased to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Congresswoman … Continue Reading
October 18, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Leads Letter Encouraging Egypt to Play Leadership Role, Establish Safe Zones in Southern Gaza
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore led a letter alongside Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY), Robert Aderholt (R-AL), and Brad Schneider (D-IL) to Egyptian Ambassador Motaz Zahran encouraging Egypt to work with the U.S., Israel, and other allies to establish safe zones in southern Gaza with humanitarian corridors that will aid civilians impacted by Hamas’s brutal war. As our ally Israel rightfully and justly defends itself from terrorism, Egypt has an opportunity to play a major … Continue Reading