Press Releases
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
October 09, 2023
Congressman Moore's Statement on Hamas's Attack on Israel
"As the horrific attacks against Israel and its people continue, I want to provide an update on the current state of play as well as resources from the US State Department and the US Embassy in Israel. For background, Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday morning—the morning of the Jewish holiday Shemini Atzeret and the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared a state of war on Saturday, and many of our key foreign allies have demonstrated unity in … Continue Reading
October 06, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Protect the University of Utah’s Research Park
WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore introduced the University of Utah Research Park Act in the House of Representatives to ensure the longevity of the University of Utah’s Research Park, an integral hub for research and development in the Beehive State and a key driver of Utah’s workforce and economy. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) transferred Research Park’s land to the University in 1968, and a technicality in the transfer bill language creates a risk of the land being transferred … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on House Passage of a Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore voted in favor of the continuing resolution to keep the government funded and released the following statement: “I was proud to join the Utah House delegation and vote for today’s continuing resolution that will ensure the servicemen and women at Hill Air Force Base and the over 40,000 federal workers, uniformed personnel, and military dependents in my district continue to receive a paycheck for their work and service. The only way to … Continue Reading
September 26, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Enhance Use of Health Savings Accounts
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Advancing Health Savings Act to help patients access the benefits of their health savings accounts (HSA) as soon as they are covered under an HSA-eligible high deductible health plan (HDHP), lower their cost of care, and empower patients to take charge of their health care. “The Advancing Health Savings Act is a commonsense reform measure that will give patients peace of mind in knowing they have access to the savings afforded by … Continue Reading
September 20, 2023
House Budget Committee Passes GOP Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024
WASHINGTON - Today, after months of work preparing a balanced budget, Congressman Moore and the other Republican members of the House Budget Committee voted to pass a budget resolution that aims to reverse our nation’s debt culture, sending it to the House floor for consideration. With the national debt recently reaching an unprecedented $33 trillion, this budget counters the Biden Administration’s tax-and-spend agenda and creates a path to balancing the budget in 10 years. This plan … Continue Reading
September 13, 2023
U.S. Representatives Moore, Landsman, Yakym, and Pettersen Launch Bipartisan What Works Caucus
Today, U.S. Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Rudy Yakym (R-IN), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) launched the bipartisan What Works Caucus to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are invested as effectively and efficiently as possible to improve outcomes for children, families, and communities nationwide. The Caucus will bring together representatives from across the political spectrum to help Congress evaluate which programs and policies deliver the best results … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on Final House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement following final House passage of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Today I was honored to vote for the National Defense Authorization Act, a robust and comprehensive bill that will promote innovation, strengthen our readiness and capabilities, provide for military families, counter the Chinese Communist Party, and ensure that the DoD can focus on honing its core competencies and competitive … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Representative Blake Moore to Serve on the Bipartisan Fiscal Forum’s Steering Committee
WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Blake Moore joined the formal launch of the Bipartisan Fiscal Forum, a group dedicated to sounding the alarm about our nation’s unsustainable debt trajectory and working together to get control of our fiscal future. Led by Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Representative Moore will serve on the steering committee alongside Representatives Tim Burchett (R-TN), Ed Case (D-HI), Ron Estes (R-KS), Jared Golden (D-ME), Chrissy Houlahan … Continue Reading
June 29, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Applauds New $24.5 Million RAISE Grant to Improve Wasatch Front Area Transit including 15 priority projects and enhancements for pedestrians and cyclists
SALT LAKE CITY - Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded a $24.5 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant for 15 Wasatch Front region projects that will improve transit access. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) applied for the grant, in close collaboration with Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG), Utah Transit Authority (UTA), Wasatch … Continue Reading
June 24, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on IRS Whistleblower Testimony on Hunter Biden’s Tax Crimes
WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore released the following statement regarding IRS whistleblower testimony on Hunter Biden’s tax crimes. “On Thursday, the House Committee on Ways and Means voted to release the testimony of two credible IRS employees who spent several years investigating Hunter Biden for tax crimes. After experiencing frustration of how this investigation was being handled, they brought their cases to the Committee, which is the only committee that can legally take … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore’s Small Business Growth Act Passed in the Ways and Means Committee’s Economic Package
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee considered and passed an economic package of tax reform bills to strengthen our economy and provide relief to American families and businesses. Included in the package was Congressman Moore’s Small Business Growth Act, which was rolled into H.R. 3937, the Small Business Jobs Act. Congressman Moore’s legislation will support small business growth and help small businesses attain the equipment necessary to build their operations and … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore’s LODGE Act Passes the House Committee on Natural Resources
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore’s Lodging Options Developed for Government Employees (LODGE) Act passed the House Committee on Natural Resources. Reintroduced for the 118th Congress with Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), the LODGE Act will cut red tape and provide the National Park Service (NPS) with new authorities and increased flexibility to enter into innovative housing partnerships. It will also reduce costs to the taxpayer, provide modern housing for both NPS employees and … Continue Reading
June 07, 2023
Representatives Blake Moore and Annie Kuster Reintroduce Legislation in Support of BridgeUSA Programs
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Annie Kuster (D-NH) reintroduced a resolution for the 118th Congress expressing congressional support for BridgeUSA programs—formerly the Exchange Visitor J-1 Visa Program—which are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States. Across the nation, and in states like Utah and New Hampshire, participants in these programs fill vital workforce needs, strengthen America’s tourism industry and cultural diversity, and … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement regarding his vote on the Fiscal Responsibility Act. “When I ran for Congress, I committed to use my role in Congress to reverse Washington’s dangerous debt culture. Tonight, I will vote for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, a significant step toward reversing our federal spending trajectory. While there is much more work to be done, this historic legislation could reduce our national deficit by $2.1 trillion over 6 … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Utah House Delegation Statement on Congressman Stewart's Resignation
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) announced his planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. The Utah delegation, consisting of Reps. Blake Moore (UT-01), John Curtis (UT-03), and Burgess Owens (UT-04), released the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by the announcement of our dear friend, Rep. Chris Stewart. Throughout our time in this institution, he has warmly embraced each of us and played a vital role in our collective achievements for the … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
Reps. Moore, Davis, Moore, Feenstra, Bacon, and Kamlager-Dove Honor National Foster Care Month with Bipartisan Legislation to Help Foster Youth Find Permanent Families Through Adoption
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Blake Moore (R-UT), joined by Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), introduced the bipartisan H.R. 3662, the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2023. This legislation would make the current Adoption Tax Credit fully refundable, reducing income as a barrier to adoption. The Adoption Tax Credit helps families offset some of the costs of adoption, … Continue Reading
May 25, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Leads Legislation to Support Small Business Growth
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) introduced legislation to support small business growth and help small businesses attain the equipment necessary to build their operations and support their workforce. Currently, Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code allows small businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment. Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the deduction cap was lifted to $1 million from $500,000, which helped small business get the … Continue Reading
May 18, 2023
Congressman Blake Moore Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral FIRESHEDS Act to Improve Wildfire Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore was joined by Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Senator James Risch (R-ID) in reintroducing 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 … Continue Reading
May 17, 2023
Representatives Moore, Davis, Steel, and Pappas Introduce Legislation to Encourage Charitable Giving and Support Local Communities
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Blake Moore (UT-01), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Michelle Steel (CA-45), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Charitable Act to empower Americans to contribute to charitable causes and support local communities. In addition to a broad, nationwide coalition that touches nearly every sector of our economy, the bill is endorsed by more than 100 nonprofits in Utah. The Charitable Act extends and expands the expired charitable deduction for those who do not … Continue Reading