Press Releases
Congressmen Blake Moore and Jared Huffman Introduce the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act to Protect Saline Lakes and Habitats
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act to establish a scientific monitoring and assessment program to better manage conservation efforts for saline lake ecosystems and migratory birds in the West. Saline lakes within the Great Basin—which includes areas of Utah, California, Nevada, and Oregon—provide a critical network of habitats for millions of migrating … Continue Reading
September 22, 2021
Congressmen Blake Moore and Jimmy Panetta Introduce the Save Our Forests Act to Address Forest Service Staffing Shortages and Mitigate Wildfire Risk
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Save Our Forests Act to address chronic staffing shortages in National Forests, including the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, to improve risk mitigation and response to wildfires. The legislation would direct the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to fill vacancies in National Forests and Grasslands for recreation management and planning staff, including … Continue Reading
September 17, 2021
Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Telephone Townhall on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at 7pm MT
WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore will host an interactive telephone townhall event to discuss inflation, immigration, the Afghanistan crisis, Hill Air Force Base, updates from Washington, and more. All are welcome to dial in and participate. Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 Time: 7pm - 8pm MT Dial in: (833) … Continue Reading
September 14, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore Joins Congressman Tom Emmer and Colleagues in Sending Letter to Protect the Privacy Rights of Utah Families and Credit Unions from Burdensome Regulations
WASHINGTON - Earlier this week, Congressman Blake Moore joined Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi, Ways and Means Chair Neal, Department of Treasury Secretary Yellen, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Rettig to express concern with a recent IRS data collection proposal that will increase tax information reporting requirements on financial institutions. Specifically, the proposal would require financial institutions and other financial … Continue Reading
September 03, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore Cosponsors the Care for Her Act to Ensure Equal Opportunities and Resources for Expecting Mothers and Children
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore joined his colleagues in cosponsoring Congressman Jeff Fortenberry’s Care for Her Act to establish a commitment to care for expecting mothers and their unborn children through expanding the Child Tax Credit, providing state and federal resources, distributing grants for housing, job training, and more. “I am honored to be an original cosponsor of Rep. Fortenberry’s Care for Her Act. Every child should be given equal opportunities, no matter … Continue Reading
September 02, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore’s Provisions Included in Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON - Early this morning, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, and many of Congressman Blake Moore’s sponsored provisions were successfully included in the passed legislation. “Since my first day in office, we have been working with Hill Air Force Base, military families, and the Utah defense community to ensure that Utah’s priorities are represented in the National Defense Authorization Act,” said … Continue Reading
August 20, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore introduces the Afghanistan Accountability Act
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced the Afghanistan Accountability Act. After nearly 20 years of continuous deployment, the sacrifice of over 2,000 American lives, and $2 trillion dollars in taxpayer money, the American people deserve to know what went wrong in the days and months leading up to the Biden administration’s withdrawal. The Afghanistan Accountability Act is a crucial first step in identifying the breakdown between the intelligence community, Department of … Continue Reading
August 12, 2021
Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Townhall in Duchesne County
Congressman Blake Moore will host an in-person townhall event in Duchesne County tomorrow to discuss several topics including immigration, federal spending, national security, housing affordability, updates from Washington, and more. All are welcome to attend and participate, and media are permitted to cover the event. Date: Friday, August 13th, 2021 Time: 5pm MT Location: Duchesne County Commission Chambers 734 North Center … Continue Reading
August 06, 2021
Moore, Spanberger, Garbarino and Jackson Lee to Introduce the Bipartisan Better Cybercrime Metrics Act to Improve Federal Tracking of Cybercrime
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Blake Moore announced he is co-leading the introduction of a bipartisan, bicameral bill to improve the federal government’s understanding, measurement, and tracking of cybercrime. “This Better Cybercrime Metrics Act is a critical first step in helping both government and private industry better understand and address the growing challenge of cybercrime and attacks to our cybersecurity. Aggression we see from cyber criminals and adversaries requires a new … Continue Reading
July 22, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral FIRESHEDS Act to Improve Wildfire Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Blake Moore was joined by Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) in introducing 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 fireshed … Continue Reading
July 06, 2021
Media Advisory: Congressman Blake Moore to Host Townhall Events in Uintah and Daggett Counties
Congressman Blake Moore will host in-person townhall events in Uintah and Daggett counties this week to discuss jobs, immigration, public land issues, updates from Washington, and more. All are welcome to attend and participate, and media are permitted to cover the events. Uintah County Date: Thursday, July 8th, 2021 Time: 5pm MT Location: Uintah County Conference Center 313 East 200 South … Continue Reading
June 29, 2021
Congressman Blake Moore to Host a Telephone Townhall on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at 7pm MT
WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore will host an interactive telephone townhall event to discuss jobs, immigration, visits to Hill Air Force Base, updates from Washington, and more. All are welcome to dial in and participate. Date: Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 Time: 7pm - 8pm MT Dial in: (833) … Continue Reading
June 22, 2021
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