Press Releases
Jun 15, 2016
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Bill Passed by the of House Ways and Means Committee
The Veterans TRICARE Choice Act, introduced by Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) is one step closer to becoming law, receiving approval by the House Ways and Means Committee today during a committee Mark Up.
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Jun 15, 2016
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Today, Rep. Chris Stewart’s (R-Utah) amendment to block the creation of new national monuments in Utah and in other areas, passed during a U.S. House Interior Appropriations Committee Mark Up. This amendment will now be officially included in the Interior Appropriations Bill, which is expected to be voted on by House of Representatives this summer.
Jun 12, 2016
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Congressman Chris Stewart (R-Utah) released the following statement regarding the horrific attack in Orlando:
May 25, 2016
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Today, at an Interior Appropriations subcommittee mark up, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), urged his colleagues to help him find a bi-partisan solution to the over population of wild horses in the West.
May 18, 2016
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Today, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives with key provisions that are critical for Utah. The bill provides for state management of Sage-Grouse, includes Rep. Chris Stewart’s bill that strengthens Utah’s Test and Training Range, and includes land exchanges that will be a boon to Utah’s public education funding.
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May 17, 2016
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In honor of National Police Week, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), gave a speech on the House Floor commemorating local law enforcement officers. He specifically honored a Salt Lake City Police Officer, Ben Hone, who saved two female college students from a violent home evasion last year.
May 4, 2016
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Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Bob Bennett:
Apr 29, 2016
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Lawmakers express strong opposition to national monument designation in Utah
Today, Utah lawmakers hand-delivered a letter to the White House requesting a meeting with President Obama on potential use of the Antiquities Act to create a national monument in Utah. Before delivering the letter, members of the Utah delegation met with White House officials to discuss public land issues.
Apr 29, 2016
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Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) introduced the Suppressor Export Act, H.R. 5135, giving U.S. suppressor manufacturers access to a global market, and giving consumers around the world access to high-quality American products.