Today, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing discussing the PARC Act. The Provide Access and Retain Continuity Act, introduced last month by Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), would enable states to continue operating National Parks and other federal facilities in the event of a future government shut down, if the states so choose. Read more »

Dear Friends, Thank you for the opportunity to update you on the work of the 113th Congress. I trust this finds you and your family well. Today marks the 150th annivesary of the Gettysburg Address, a two minute speech that has forever changed our nation. I am grateful for Abraham Lincoln and all he did for our country. Take a moment and read his address here. The Week Ahead: I’m happy to announce ... Read more »

Today, we celebrate Veterans Day. It’s a day we set aside to honor our true American heroes who have served in the military to protect our great nation. Read more »

Dear Friends, Thank you for the opportunity to update you on the work of the 113th Congress. I trust this finds you and your family well. As you know, our federal government was shut down for the first 16 days of October. I empathize with those that felt its devastating effects, particularly those hard working Utahns that were furloughed and the communities surrounding the closed National Parks. I... Read more »

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (UT-2), introduced the Provide Access and Retain Continuity Act, otherwise known as the PARC Act. In the event of future government shutdowns or lapse in appropriations, this bill enables states to fund and continue operating National Parks and other federal facilities or programs that have direct economic impacts on tourism, mining, timber, or general transportation in the state. Read more »

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) released the following statement after voting against legislation that raises the debt ceiling: Read more »

Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), released the following statement regarding the debt ceiling: Read more »

The National Park Service has granted special permission for a pro-immigration rally to take place on the National Mall today, adding to the Administration’s penchant for picking and choosing what monuments and memorials are open and who they are open to. Members of the Congressional Western Caucus responded to this decision with the following statements: Read more »

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) co-sponsored the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, which would retroactively pay the nearly 800,000 federal civilian employees who have been furloughed due to the government shutdown. It’s estimated that 40,000 federal employees have been furloughed in Utah. Read more »

This is a frustrating time in Washington—the political gridlock is at an all-time high and for the first time in 17 years, our government is shutdown. I empathize with those that are feeling its devastating effects, particularly hard working people who have been furloughed, including members of my own family and my congressional staff. I will continue to work hard to find a resolution to fully fund and reopen our government. Read more »