Press Releases
Congressman Blake Moore Appointed to the House Budget Committee
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore announced his appointment to serve as House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s representative on the House Budget Committee as the second highest ranking Republican member of the committee. He also serves as the representative from the House Armed Services Committee. “I am beyond excited to be appointed to serve on the House Budget Committee,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “Addressing our national budget issues has been the focus of much of my … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. v. Wade: "I am thrilled with today's Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. The ruling gives back to states like Utah their constitutional authority to protect the lives of millions of children and support expecting mothers. This is a monumental day in our nation's history. Advocating for the most vulnerable members of our community has been one of my most … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on the Senate Gun Legislation
WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on his vote on the Senate gun legislation: "When I ran for Congress, I made a commitment to the people of Utah’s First Congressional District that I would not vote for any bills that could affect their Second Amendment rights without fully vetting it with them. Since I have been in office, I have heard from thousands of constituents across the district expressing their unequivocal support for the Second Amendment … Continue Reading
June 23, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore’s Provisions Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
WASHINGTON - Early this morning, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, and Congressman Blake Moore fought to successfully include many sponsored provisions in the passed legislation. “During a time of economic uncertainty and global geopolitical instability, the House Armed Services Committee carefully put together a defense authorization bill that will improve our defense systems and the lives of our … Continue Reading
June 16, 2022
Moore and AUKUS Working Group Introduce New Bill to Establish Officer Training Pipeline for Australian Submarines
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01) was joined by Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Mike Gallagher (WI-08), and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) in introducing the Australia-U.S. Submarine Officer Pipeline Act. The new bipartisan bill will establish a joint training pipeline between the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Navy and will enable the start of U.S.-based training of Commanding Officers for Australia’s future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS alliance. Moore, … Continue Reading
June 03, 2022
Moore, Westerman Urge Consideration of Environmental Impact As Illegal Border Crossings Surge
WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Ranking Member Blake Moore (R-Utah) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging the department to address the negative impacts of illegal immigration on federally protected areas and tribal lands due to the illegal migrant surges at the Southern border. In part, the members wrote: "Recent … Continue Reading
May 19, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces the Protecting American Energy Act
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Protecting American Energy Act to lower gas prices and protect and promote American energy independence. The bill would accomplish this by requiring the creation of an annual report outlining detailed information about American energy capacity, production, and consumption. This legislation will protect American energy from political interference by requiring certification that withdrawing land from being available for mineral … Continue Reading
May 06, 2022
Representatives Blake Moore and Anna G. Eshoo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bring Electronics Manufacturing to America and Strengthen Supply Chains
WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Blake Moore (R-UT) and Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced bipartisan legislation to bolster domestic printed circuit board (PCB) production and strengthen supply chain security. The Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act will complement semiconductor incentives by encouraging domestic PCB manufacturing and R&D to reduce supply chain disruptions, address national security concerns related to foreign PCB production, and further enhance America’s economic … Continue Reading
May 06, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore’s Bipartisan Better Cybercrime Metrics Act Signed into Law
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Blake Moore’s Better Cybercrime Metrics Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. This bipartisan, bicameral bill will improve the federal government’s understanding, measurement, and tracking of cybercrime. Congressman Moore co-led this legislation in the House alongside Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY). “Cybercrime is one of the top security threats facing Americans today,” said … Continue Reading
April 29, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore’s Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act Signed into Law by President Biden
WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden signed the Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act into law. Congressman Moore was joined by Representatives Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Kim Schrier (D-WA) in introducing this legislation. The MAPLand Act will direct federal land management agencies to digitize and standardize mapping records. This will allow hunters, hikers, bikers, anglers, and millions of other federal land users to access essential information … Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
Congressmen Blake Moore and Jimmy Panetta Introduce the Bipartisan Lodging Options Developed for Government Employees (LODGE) Act
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressmen Blake Moore (R-UT) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Lodging Options Developed for Government Employees (LODGE) Act. Given the unprecedented interest in our national parks and subsequent management challenges, the LODGE Act will foster innovative public-private partnerships to increase the availability of affordable housing in and around our nation’s parks. This legislation will cut red tape and provide the National Park Service (NPS) with new … Continue Reading
April 22, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore Releases Debt and Deficit Task Force’s 2022 Recommendations
OGDEN - Today, Congressman Blake Moore and his Debt and Deficit Task Force released their 2022 recommendations for how to address our nation’s debt and deficit crisis. The Task Force is comprised of members from Utah’s First District who are proven leaders across several industries and offer a wide array of experience to bring Utah’s values and principles to the conversation on how we can reverse our national debt crisis. “I am deeply concerned about our country’s debt and deficit crisis … Continue Reading
April 07, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore Appointed by Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to Serve as China Legislation Conferee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) was selected by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve as the House Republican Conferee from the Armed Services Committee to the Conference Committee to negotiate a compromise bill between the House and Senate to bolster U.S. research and technology and counter and compete with China. Congressman Moore will serve alongside House Republican Ranking Members on the House and Senate China legislation conference to help surge U.S. … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore’s Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate passed Congressman Blake Moore’s (UT-01) Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act. The legislation now heads to the White House to be signed into law by President Biden. The MAPLand Act will direct federal land management agencies to digitize and standardize mapping records. This will allow hunters, hikers, bikers, anglers, and millions of other federal land users to access essential information about public lands as well as help federal land … Continue Reading
March 30, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces the Protecting Energy Independence and Transparency Act to Hold Biden Administration Accountable for Delays in Energy Permitting and Leasing Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Protecting Energy Independence and Transparency Act to hold the Biden Administration accountable for their consequential delays in the domestic energy permitting and leasing process. Despite a statutory requirement to issue permits within 30 days, there are currently over 4,600 permits to drill still pending at the Department of the Interior. The Promoting Energy Independence and Transparency Act will require issuance of … Continue Reading
March 15, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore’s Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act Passes the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in a bipartisan vote of 414 to 9, the House of Representatives passed the Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act. Congressman Moore was joined by Representatives Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Kim Schrier (D-WA) in introducing this legislation. The MAPLand Act will direct federal land management agencies to digitize and standardize mapping records. This will allow hunters, hikers, bikers, anglers, and millions of other federal land users … Continue Reading
March 10, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore Appointed to House Republican Whip Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Blake Moore was appointed by House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01) to serve as an Assistant Whip on the House Republican Whip Team. In this role, Congressman Moore will assist Whip Scalise in organizing and rallying Republican Members around votes that advance a conservative and responsible agenda on the House floor. “I am thrilled to be part of the House Republican Whip Team and serve my colleagues in this capacity,” said Congressman Blake … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tonight, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement following President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. “I appreciated the opportunity to attend President Biden’s State of the Union address. The devastating situation in Ukraine has brought unity amid tragedy, and I continue to be inspired by President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people’s resiliency and strength. I also appreciated Biden's call to fund our police, strengthen our border, and support our … Continue Reading
February 14, 2022
Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Town Halls in Davis and Weber Counties
Congressman Blake Moore will host town halls in Davis and Weber counties on Wednesday, February 16th to provide an update on his legislative efforts in Washington and talk about topics that matter most to Utahns, including inflation, immigration, housing affordability, Hill Air Force base, federal spending, and more. All are welcome to attend, and media are permitted to cover the entirety of the event. Time and location details are below: Davis County Wednesday, February 16th 6:15 - … Continue Reading
February 08, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore Appointed New Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore has been appointed the new Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations by Ranking Member Bruce Westerman. “I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “Under Ranking Member Bruce Westerman’s leadership, Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee have worked hard … Continue Reading