The full op-ed is available here and below. Opinion: We protect children in the physical world — why not the digital world? By: Rep. Chris Stewart and Gov. Spencer Cox Every year, more than 5,000 young Americans take their own lives. Our nation’s young people are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis, and the preponderance of the evidence that links this tragic trend to social media is beyo... Read More »

WASHINGTON— Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address. “President Biden’s State of the Union was out of touch. It imaged a very different version of our nation from the reality that Americans face every day. This administration’s policy has left our economy uncertain, our military weakened, and our adversaries emboldened.... Read More »

WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) introduced the Social Media Child Protection Act, which would make it unlawful for social media platforms to provide access to children under the age of 16. The rates of teen and adolescent depression, anxiety, and suicide have risen at unprecedented levels since the emergence of social media. “Our nation’s young people are facing an unprecedented ment... Read More »

WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) was appointed by Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-TX) to serve on three subcommittees within the House Committee on Appropriations. These subcommittees include Defense; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. “My position on each of these committees will immediately and significantly benefit Utah,” said... Read More »

WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) was appointed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. This panel will operate under the House Judiciary Committee to investigate various abuses by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice, and other Federal Government agencies. “The nation needs – and the American peopl... Read More »

WASHINGTON— This Sunday, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) joined CBS’s Face the Nation to discuss the recent discovery of classified documents in President Biden’s home and the debt ceiling. Watch the full interview here, and see highlights of the interview below. President Biden’s Classified Documents: “The likelihood of President Biden forgetting he had these classified documents is very unlikely - eve... Read More »

WASHINGTON— This week, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) was named co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus. He joins Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) as co-lead of this crucial group that is committed to fighting our nation’s ongoing mental health crisis. “I couldn’t be prouder to co-chair this bipartisan caucus and elevate the conversation around mental health,” said Rep. Stewart. “Congresswoman Napolitano has ... Read More »

The full op-ed is available here and below. Opinion: The last thing we need in a mental health crisis is online suicide assistance forums By: Rep. Chris Stewart The holiday season is an important time for both reflection and appreciation. It’s easy to be cynical in today’s climate — everything from the NFL to Dr. Seuss seems to be politicized. But there is good, bipartisan work being done in Congr... Read More »

WASHINGTON— Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) introduced the Stop Adversarial Funding Expenditures for Laboratories Act. This legislation would prohibit any head of a Federal agency from providing assistance to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and other laboratories in adversarial countries. “Holding hostile countries accountable should never be a partisan issue,” said Rep. Stewart. “This legislation... Read More »

WASHINGTON— This week, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) joined Fox News’s Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) growing threat and the situation in Ukraine. Highlights of the interview are below. Rise of CCP: “The most dangerous threat we currently face is the rise of the Chinese Communist Party,”…“We have to chew gum and walk at the same time – we need to... Read More »

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) voted in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act. This bipartisan legislation is a compromise that provides permanent certainty for same-sex couples while ensuring robust protections for churches and religious organizations – protections that are more robust and expansive than what currently exists under federal law. “I proudly voted in July to codify these all-impor... Read More »

WASHINGTON— Reps. Chris Stewart (R-UT), Lori Trahan (D-MA), Mike Carey (R-OH), and Katie Porter (D-CA) have introduced the Stop Online Suicide Assistance Forums Act. This bipartisan legislation will make it a felony offense for anyone who uses mail or interstate communications, such as online forums, to assist in another person’s attempt to die by suicide. The bill would also give the U.S. Departm... Read More »

The full op-ed is available here and below. America should send a powerful message to Iran by terminating nuclear negotiations By Rep. Chris Stewart, Sen. Mike Lee, and Khosrow Semnani Mass protests recently erupted in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman arrested by Iran’s morality police for incorrectly wearing her head covering. She was kidnapped from the streets, beaten in c... Read More »

WASHINGTON— Reps. Chris Stewart (R-UT), Seth Moulton (D-MA), and Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) have introduced the Create Accountability and Liability Against Lifeline Attacks (CALL) Act of 2022. Since it was launched in July, the 988 lifeline has seen a 45% increase in call and messaging volume. Response times have kept pace with the higher call volumes. As part of a continued effort to improve the effect... Read More »

Yesterday, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) wrote an exclusive op-ed in Fox News on the recent passage of $12 billion in Ukraine aid. Rep. Stewart explains that the Biden administration continues to give billions in aid to Ukraine but has no strategy to prevent confrontation with Russia. “I believe the time has come to ask a series of critical questions. What is America’s strategy in Ukraine? What is our... Read More »