A thread about today’s Chevron ruling. 🧵
Today’s Supreme Court ruling striking down the 40-year precedent that gave deference to federal agencies in rule making, is a win for the American people.
This week, we uncovered evidence that the SBA is using their time and our money to register Democrats in swing states. This misuse of taxpayer dollars is unacceptable. I’m working with my colleagues to ensure the SBA focuses on helping small businesses, not swaying elections.
Today I spoke on the House floor in support of the WEST Act sponsored by
@RepJohnCurtis
which revokes the new BLM conservation rule and restores public land access across the US.
This administrative rule threatens to remake our Utah way of life and violates the intent of
Last night I joined my Utah colleagues in a moment of silence on the House floor to honor Sgt. Bill Hooser. We are praying for Sgt Hooser family and so grateful for his sacrifice.
After today's hearing with US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, we still don't have answers about the serious failures that led to the assassination attempt on President Trump. But one answer is embarrassingly clear: She needs to resign.
🚨BREAKING- Chairman James Comer and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin call for United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign.
Director Cheatle:
On July 13, 2024, the United States Secret Service under your leadership failed to protect former President Donald Trump
This isn’t how any of us wanted to start National Police Week. It was an honor to attend Sgt. Hooser’s funeral this morning. Watching his family face this tragedy with such poise and grace is a reminder of why it’s so important to honor law enforcement.
ICYMI: One week from today there will be a public send-off for the statue of Martha Hughes Cannon who has sat at the Utah Capitol for years because of a Covid delay. She's now headed to the US Capitol to represent Utah alongside Brigham Young.
@KSL5TV
There is nothing more special than presiding over a session in the U.S. House. It's a humbling reminder of the power of our republic and it is an honor to represent Utahns in our nation’s Capitol.
As someone who has had family members serve in every branch of the military, I understand how valuable the Southern Utah National Cemetery will be to the nearly 15,000 veterans and their families in Cedar City and St. George. I'm glad they will now have a VA burial option close
As Vice Chair of
@westerncaucus
, I led a forum today on how DC bureaucrats have abused their power to take control of our public lands, starting with the Antiquities Act.
Today marks 154 years since Seraph Young cast her vote in Salt Lake City, becoming the first woman to legally vote in the United States. I'm grateful for those trailblazing women in Utah and across the country who fought for my right to vote. I'm proud to be walking the trail
Dixie Tech graduates of 2023-2024 congratulations! You’re the right group with just the skills to build Utah’s booming industries.
Thank you for letting me be your commencement speaker last night. I expect great things from each of you!
In America, we have the luxury of standing up to our government. But not everyone is so fortunate. On this day in 1989 the CCP massacred thousands of peaceful protesters in Tiananmen Square. We have an obligation to help freedom spread worldwide.
On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Let’s come together to pay tribute to their memory and express our deepest gratitude.
#MemorialDay
Please join me in praying for Israel. Many Israelis are concerned the US isn’t a reliable partner, as I learned during my recent trip there. The United States must show that it stands with its closest ally in the Middle East as it faces threats from all sides. 🇮🇱
I visited the site of the Silver King Fire, which has burned 18k acres, and spoke with the U.S. Forest Service about how we can best support our wildland firefighters as they respond and prepare for potential flash flooding. I appreciate all USFS does to protect our lands and
In this country, you are free to protest. But when mobs burn our flags and replace them with Palestinian ones, we will respond in the most American way possible. God bless America!
Speaker Johnson & Several House Republicans Replace
Three American Flags That Were Torn Down in DC & Burned by Pro-Palestine protesters; Say Pledge of Allegiance &
“We’ve restored the flags burned at Union Station & will continue to stand for this great nation, come what may.”
I look forward to hearing Prime Minister Netanyahu address a joint meeting of Congress today. I recently met with
@netanyahu
when I traveled to Israel with some of my colleagues. I'm proud to stand with Israel as they continue to combat terror in the wake of October 7th.
NEW OP-ED with
@RepLCD
in the
@dcexaminer
: Congress must reform our outdated permitting process
It shouldn't take 18 years to approve projects that will improve Americans' day-to-day lives. It's time to unleash entrepreneurs and innovators in a vast array of industries.
Read
Thank you Rep Miller-Meeks
@RepMMM
and our Southern Utah Veterans community for the incredible discussion about local veterans issues at today’s Veterans Roundtable.
Veterans, I’m proud to fight for your needs in Washington and I’m forever grateful for your sacrifice.
States should be able to allocate water rights without federal agencies infringing on that ability. As the Utah Constitution says, water in the state belongs to the people of Utah, not the federal government.
Thank you to
@RepRonEstes
,
@RepDLamborn
,
@RepRussFulcher
, and
Our bureaucracies are broken. Congress is supposed to tell federal agencies what to do, not the other way around. I joined the Natural Resource Committee field Hearing in Hurricane this morning to discuss federal overreach and the harms of unaccountable rule-making.
Today, I introduced the FREE Act to streamline the federal permitting process and reduce the outrageous delays that often follow federal permit applications.
It has been over 6 months since October 7th and Hamas is still holding hostages, with 5 believed to be Americans. We must do more to secure their release and
#BringThemHome
PM Netanyahu: “Together, we shall defend our common civilization. Together, we shall secure a brilliant future for both our nations.”
We will always have our ally Israel's back as they seek to defend themselves. Together, our democracies can be a force for good. Thank you
Every August, the 5 and 6 County Associations of Governments invite congressional staff from around the country to come learn about our natural resources issues. I am thrilled to help them understand Western issues that many of my colleagues don’t deal with.
I deeply admire the Utah National Guard, especially because I have a brother who served with them. It was great to visit their Adjutant General and command staff to discuss their status. Thanks for all you do.
Nothing better than seeing tractors on the National Mall! Thank you
@aemadvisor
and
@westerncaucus
for making the National Mall look a little more like middle America today.
Local communities shouldn’t have to foot the bill for search and rescues on remote federal lands. My bill will help cover the costs and save lives.
#utpol
Thank you
@KaneCoSheriff
and
@UCSO
for joining me at the southern border where the situation is beyond critical. Local law enforcement needs relief, which is one reason I voted to increase funding for border security technology and ICE detention beds in the latest spending
April has been declared the Month of the Military Child by Utah's
@GovCox
. The kids of our service men and women share in their parents' heroic sacrifice every day. Please join me as we pay tribute to them by wearing purple on this Purple Up! For Military Kids Day.
Is anyone else feeling extra tired after our clocks sprung forward on Sunday? I'm sponsoring the Daylight Act to allow states the chance to stay on daylight saving time and end the needless practice of changing our clocks twice a year.
#DaylightSavingTime
#utpol
Firefighters working together in Tooele County! The BLM donated this tactical water tender to the North Tooele Fire District. I got to help welcome it to its new home. Thank you all you do, firefighters.
100 days since Hamas' horrific attack on Israel.
Last night I stood in solidarity with members on both sides of the aisle behind the families of hostages. The US must continue to be united in its support of Israel while working for the release of those being held captive.
The 39th annual Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremony was a blast. There were hundreds of athletes, from water polo players, to marksmen, to track runners, and racquetball players. What a great tradition for our great state!
Protesters converged on Capitol Hill for Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit this week. Here's your inside look at how Washington transforms when a foreign leader visits.
I will be hosting a town hall meeting at Dixie Tech next week, Thursday the 15th, in St. George. Please join me to discuss the topics most important to you!
Good things happen when we let state and local officials lead the way on water policy. The Ash Creek Reservoir Project is a great example of local governments having a plan and a federal agency working with them to help bear the upfront costs. As a result, Washington County can
I look forward to the Supreme Court ruling on Chevron Deference and work to shrink bureaucracy and ensure accountability in our federal government.
#utpol
The American flag is a symbol of freedom and strength. I love taking pictures of our flag flying over Utah’s 2nd congressional district.
Happy Flag Day America.
With a number of visible wildfires in Utah it’s so important to get information from the most reliable sources. has the most recent updates.
Local, state, and federal fire officials urge Utahns to use their ‘Fire Sense’ () to help
Last night I joined
@abc4utah
to discuss the $20.5 million drought resiliency grant Washington County received for its water reuse program. Federal dollars going to the right place!
Millard County has earned a HUBZone designation and is now eligible for support from the SBA! Small Businesses in the county will receive set aside contracts and contract bargains. This wouldn’t be possible without Millard’s favorable business environment and economic potential.
Please join me for a town hall meeting next Wednesday the 14th at Tooele High School! I look forward to discussing the issues that matter most to Utahns.
I'm happy to report that last week's passport fair at
@utahtechu
was a success. In coordination with the
@StateDept
, we were able to accept over 100 passport applications. I urge the State Department to expand its passport acceptance network in St. George so we can continue
The Chinese government has quietly been buying up Utah land and owns more than 35,000 acres in the state, including near military installations.
This is deeply concerning and why I cosponsored the No American Land For Communist China Act, introduced today.
I'm pleased to see the House pass the Youth Poisoning and Protection Act today. This was one of the first bills I cosponsored in Congress because, at home in Utah, I've seen our teens struggle with mental health. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Utahns ages 10-17, and
I'm excited to announce the opening of two new satellite offices in Richfield and Delta! My top priority is to make sure my staff and I are available to help you with any federal issue. We are here to serve YOU! Please join me at one of these upcoming open houses to celebrate and
“I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.”― Abraham Lincoln
So glad I was able to see my old boss, whose hero is Abraham Lincoln, getting a well deserved award last night from
@USUAggies
.
My warmest welcome to Rep. Vince Fong sworn in as a member of Congress this week! Rep. Fong is joining the
@TransportGOP
Committee which means I won’t be the rookie any longer.
@vfong
This rule is an example of everything that’s wrong with the administrative state.
Congress’ directive to the BLM is to manage land for multiple uses and sustained yield. This rule eliminates multiple use. Therefore, this rule is in contradiction to the agency’s authority. It
We passed the Save Act this week to ensure only Americans determine the outcome of our elections.
The bill respects state control of elections, removes obstacles in federal law which prevented them from verifying voter citizenship, and safeguards the intent of our constitution.
It was an honor to join U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Jesse Clark for the dedication of his new smart home provided mortgage free by Tunnel to Towers. Sgt. Clark has a permanent disability from his service with the
@usairforce
, and
@tunnel2towers
stepped in to help. I love seeing
I was honored to Chair the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse. Watch my closing remarks.
@HouseSmallBiz
Dixie Technical College is filling the needs of so many young people looking to quickly begin their careers and land in-demand jobs in technology and manufacturing. Thank you for the tour
@dixietechedu
County sheriffs too often bear the burden of bad federal decisions. I joined the Washington County Sheriff to discuss how our open border is creating extra enforcement work. We also discussed my Public Land Search and Rescue bill that would help offset some of the costs of
Utahns continue to see the effects of inflation on energy prices and food. I am excited for this new facility to lower shipping costs and drive investment to Iron County.
I’m honored to join my colleagues in the Utah delegation to rename the Santaquin post office the “Sgt. Bill Dean Hooser Post Office Building” in his honor. May it ever remind us of Sgt. Hooser and serve as a symbol of our support for law enforcement.
Sgt. Bill Hooser served the Santaquin community with courage and dedication, making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. I’m proud to have the Utah delegation's support on my bill to rename the Santaquin Post Office in his honor.
For too long Congress has written vague laws that pushed the details to the agencies. It's Congress’s job to write legislation that benefits the American people and not leave it to unelected bureaucrats. I hope this ruling will remind members of Congress of our proper role.
The Water Rights Protection Act is about making clear that the federal government does not have jurisdiction over Utah water. Watch my
@NatResources
hearing remarks below.
SBA programs are supposed to help small businesses, but Utahns are frustrated. Watch my remarks at today’s Small Business Committee Hearing with the SBA Administrator.
@HouseSmallBiz
We're still united as a country when it comes to the things that truly matter and this is one of the things that truly matters. I am grateful to have joined with Utahns this week to commemorate Memorial Day.
Tune in tomorrow to see me and my colleagues in the Utah delegation discuss the balance of power between Congress and Executive Agencies. Congress is supposed to make laws and policy, not DC bureaucrats.
@BalancingActonX
I’m always excited to see young people visiting Washington, D.C. and having interaction with their government. The students from St. George Academy asked great questions.
@CloseUp_DC
Congratulations to the Washington County Water Conservancy District for receiving a $20.5 million drought resiliency grant. Your forward thinking made this happen.
Today, I voted in favor of H.R. 7176 which would lift the Biden administration’s pause on LNG exports. Liquefied natural gas is clean, affordable, creates jobs, and adds to the US economy. Banning it will only make us less secure and our allies more energy dependent on Russia and
I spoke today in support of a bill to stop CBDCs. Credit unions, banks, and the State of Utah agree: Americans should be able to participate in the economy without sacrificing their right to privacy.
Watch my floor speech below:
I send my deepest condolences to Detective Wilson’s family, the St. George Police Department, and the many people whose lives he touched. Josh was an outstanding detective and man. He is loved and will be missed by many.
Happy National Agriculture Day! As we say at the FFA, "American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life." Thank you to Utah's farmers, ranchers, and workers who keep us grounded, fed, and clothed.
#NationalAgDay
#AgDay24
It was a pleasure welcoming Floyd Lewis and his family to my office to receive long overdue recognition for his service in the navy. After fixing a clerical error and locating missing records from 1965, my office was able to award him three well-deserved medals. Most importantly,
Utah is rapidly growing, creating the need for improved infrastructure. Today, I met with the
@WasatchCouncil
to discuss their plans and how I can assist them at the federal level as a member of
@TransportGOP
to cut red tape slowing down projects.
It rebalances the powers set forth in the Constitution between the legislative and administrative branches of government. But only if Congress will step up and do the hard work.
An example of this is permitting reform.
Thank you to everyone who came out to one of my two town halls in Tooele and St. George. I enjoyed sharing about my work in Congress and chatting about the issues that are most important to you.
Unprecedented times demand steady leadership. I support
@SpeakerJohnson
's plan to let members vote their districts when it comes to supporting our allies. And I'll always prioritize the safety and needs of the nation and Utahns back home.
I concur!
@SUUtbirds
are officially on the record for being the best.
SUU was well represented today. 3 Thunderbirds in 1 hearing, including me, Mr. Shields, and Mr. Strong!
In addition, I’m working to get the statue of Martha Hughes Cannon, the nation’s first female senator, moved to National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. to represent Utah and the women there who laid the foundation for political equality.