Press Releases
Moore, Spanberger Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wasteful Government Spending, Reduce Improper Payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT-01) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) today introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent the waste, fraud, and abuse of federal funds. The rate of improper payments — or payments made by the government that should not have been disbursed or were disbursed in the incorrect amount — has consistently been an issue across the federal government. These improper payments have also been a significant concern related to COVID-19 pandemic … Continue Reading
December 16, 2022
Congressmen Blake Moore and Lloyd Smucker Introduce the Protecting Adopting Families from Audits Act of 2022
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressmen Blake Moore (R-UT) and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) introduced the Protecting Adopting Families from Audits Act of 2022 to provide Congress the information needed to ensure administration of the Adoption Tax Credit is fair and does not pose unnecessary burdens to those who adopt. “Throughout my first term in Congress, I have consistently advocated for families navigating the adoption process,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “I am proud to introduce the Protecting … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on Final House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement following final House passage of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Today, I was thrilled to vote for the National Defense Authorization Act. This bipartisan legislation is the culmination of the hard work of my team, colleagues, and the Armed Services Committee as we continue the 62-year-long tradition of overcoming partisan divides to put forth a bill that supports military members, their families, and … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore's LODGE Act Passes the House Natural Resources Committee by Unanimous Consent
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore’s Lodging Options Developed for Government Employees (LODGE) Act passed the House Natural Resources Committee with unanimous support. Introduced with Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), this legislation will foster innovative public-private partnerships to increase the availability of affordable housing in and around our national parks. “My colleagues and I are committed to finding ways to improve government programs while simultaneously saving … Continue Reading
October 14, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces the Range Access Act to Expand Access to Public Shooting Ranges and Support Local Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Range Access Act to promote and expand access to safe recreational target shooting practice. This bill would require the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to ensure that each qualifying National Forest and BLM district has at least one designated public recreational shooting range that does not require a user fee, thus promoting wildlife conservation efforts and supporting local economies. By making it easier to … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Western Members of Congress Convene Working Group to Discuss RECA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, several western senators and representatives convened a working group to discuss the next steps for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), critical legislation to provide healthcare and compensation to aging uranium miners who were exposed to toxic radiation. Rep. Blake Moore, along with Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Reps. Yvette Herrell (R-NM), Burgess Owens (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), and Ken Buck (R-CO), met to discuss RECA … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces the Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act to Protect Pharmacists’ First Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced the Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act alongside Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) to protect pharmacists' conscience rights when choosing whether to fill prescriptions for elective abortions. This bill, co-sponsored by 26 House Republicans, comes after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance warning pharmacists that they may be in violation of … Continue Reading
September 09, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022 to improve America’s child welfare system and expedite the process to placing foster care children in supportive homes. The opioid epidemic has strained the ability of child welfare courts to place children in a timely manner, and new court training and hearing requirements have caused additional delays. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these challenges as courts reduced or stopped in-person … Continue Reading
August 12, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on H.R. 5376
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement after his vote against H.R. 5376: “On behalf of Utahns who are struggling with inflated prices of everyday goods, rising energy costs, and overreaching big government policies, I voted “no” today on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5376 - the Democrats’ Inflation “Reduction” Act. Behind a misleading name, this $700+ billion package comes on the heels of Democrats passing trillions in new spending over the past year … Continue Reading
July 29, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore’s Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act Passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore’s Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act passed the House of Representatives. Introduced with Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA), this legislation would establish a scientific monitoring and assessment program to help save the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes in the West. “Utah’s Great Salt Lake and its neighboring saline lakes are invaluable to our health, environment, habitats, and our ski, recreation, brine shrimp, and … Continue Reading
July 28, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on the CHIPS+ Act
WASINGTON -- Today, Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on his vote on the CHIPS+ Act: "Today I voted no on the Chips and Science bill, or the CHIPS+ Act. This $250 billion package adds $60 billion to our federal mandatory spending budget at a time when we need to be reducing mandatory spending. As House Republicans look for ways to reverse our historic debt-to-GDP ratio and uncontrollable inflation, I could not support yet another spending measure, particularly given … Continue Reading
July 15, 2022
Congressman Blake Moore’s Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
WASHINGTON - Last night, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 passed the House of Representatives. Many of Congressman Blake Moore’s provisions advocating for Hill Air Force Base and Utah’s defense community were included in the passed legislation. “Putting forth a defense bill that serves the needs of both the warfighter and military families continues to be one of my top priorities in Congress,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “For the second year in a row, … Continue Reading
June 27, 2022
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