Stay ConnectedCongressional Western Caucus Chairman Rep. Doug LaMalfa chats with fellow Western Caucus members, industry leaders, and advocates on issues important to rural America.
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On this episode of a Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Vice Chair Liz Cheney (WY-AL) and enCore Energy Corp. CEO Paul Goranson to discuss the importance of a domestic uranium supply and the need to bolster American production for both fuel and non-fuel uses.
With Russia being the only commercial supplier of high-assay low-enriched uranium and increased scrutiny over Russia's involvement in the global nuclear fuel cycle, Western Caucus Members have strongly advocated for increased domestic development of uranium. In April, Chairman Newhouse and Vice Chair Cheney led a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing concerns about her delay in implementing a national uranium reserve. Click here to read more.
In this episode of a Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Rep. Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Washington State Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, Chief Marshal of the Quapaw National Charles Addington, and Former Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney to discuss the actions being pursued by federal, state, local, and tribal governments to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women.
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In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Safari Club International (SCI) President Sven Lindquist to discuss the importance of defending hunting rights and increasing access for sportsmen throughout the United States.
Chairman Newhouse and Vice Chair Westerman recently attended SCI's Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV, where they celebrated their 50th Anniversary. SCI advocates for rights of sportsmen and women, increased hunter safety and education, and wildlife conservation across the globe. Vice Chair Westerman was presented with SCI's Legislator of the Year Award.
Welcome back to Season 2 of A Voice for Rural America! In this episode, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton, Kennewick Irrigation District Manager Chuck Freeman, and Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District Manager Craig Gyselinck to discuss the challenges and opportunities stemming from federal water infrastructure in Washington state and across the West.
The Bureau of Reclamation oversees the majority of water infrastructure throughout the arid West, and much of it is in desperate need of repairs or maintenance. The group discusses the different tools available to local irrigation districts, such as title transfers, and how they are working together to meet the needs of water users throughout the region.
In this special Thanksgiving edition of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Minnesota State Rep. John Burkel, and National Turkey Federation President Joel Brandenberger to discuss the challenges facing the U.S. turkey industry. From supply chain issues to labor shortages and burdensome taxes, the guests share how Congress can work to support turkey farmers in Minnesota and throughout the United States. They also discuss their favorite Thanksgiving traditions!
Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Rep. Fred Keller (PA-12) and Coterra Energy's Director of External Affairs George Stark to discuss the recent Congressional Western Caucus natural gas field tour in Pennsylvania, local partnerships fostered by the industry, and the contributions of natural gas producers to Pennsylvania's rural communities.
In this two-part episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by four special guests to discuss how the Western Caucus is working to protect rural America from a weaponized Endangered Species Act. First, Jordan Smith and Tyson Kade from the National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition speak with Chairman Newhouse about the proposed changes the Biden Administration is making to the landmark protection law. Then, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) and Permian Basin Petroleum Association Vice President Stephen Robertson join to discuss how ESA listings impact rural communities, economies, agriculture, and energy development.
In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Rep. Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL) and North Dakota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing North Dakota's farmers and ranchers.
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