U.S. Representatives Chris Stewart (UT-02) and Scott Tipton (CO-03) introduced the Sage-Grouse and Mule Deer Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act (H.R. 3543), a bill that would streamline the approval process for vegetation management projects to protect or restore the habitat of the sage-grouse and mule deer. In recent years, the rapid encroachment of invasive Piña and Juniper trees on sagebr... Read more »

Today, Rep. Stewart (R-Utah) introduced H.R. 3448 to prevent the leaking of classified information. The Classified Information Protection Act simplifies existing law and imposes penalties for unauthorized disclosure for classified information. “Leaking of classified information harms our nation’s credibility and undermines the brave men and women who protect our national security every day. Leaker... Read more »

After the passage of the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement: “We have worked long and hard on passing the 12 appropriations bills out of the House Appropriations Committee. Today, we passed the first four appropriations bills on the House Floor. These bills keep Americans safe and fre... Read more »

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart’s (R-Utah) bill, the Washington County, Utah, Public Lands Management Implementation Act (H.R. 2423) passed out of the Natural Resources Committee. “This is a big win for my constituents in Washington County,” Stewart said. “This bill will finally allow for further transportation development to accommodate growth in one of the fastest growing areas in the nation. Thank yo... Read more »

Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) released the following statement today, after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives. “After years of cuts, we are finally beginning to rebuild and provide more for our national defense. We have too many planes grounded, troops untrained, and ships out of service. We live in a perilous time in an ever-changing world where we ne... Read more »

Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) released the following statement in response to the shooting this morning in Alexandria, VA: “I find myself both saddened and angry. Steve Scalise is a good friend of mine. The Capitol Hill police officers are heroes, whose bravery this morning clearly saved many lives. My prayers are with all of them and their families.” “But we also have to realize that the tone of o... Read more »

Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) released the following statement in response to Secretary Zinke’s report on the Bear’s Ears National Monument: “I commend the President and the Secretary for this long overdue examination of Antiquities Act abuses and I look forward to working with the Secretary as he works on the final report for this and other National Monuments. The process leading to the creation o... Read more »

Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) introduced The Outdoor Recreation Enhancement Act, which will ensure continued access to national parks and help preserve jobs for outfitters, guides and other seasonal employees. The Department of Labor finalized rules in 2014 that established a new minimum wage and overtime hours for businesses operating under federal contracts – including recreational businesses who... Read more »

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-Georgia) led a bi-partisan group of 65 Members of Congress urging the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind their decision that restricts state-licensed pharmacies from compounding prescription drugs for healthcare providers to use in their offices. Drug compounding is used to prepare personalized prescriptions for patie... Read more »

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and Mayor Ben McAdams (Salt Lake County), along with the Salt Lake County Health Department and the Utah Drug Enforcement Agency hosted a roundtable to discuss ways to facilitate the proper disposal of controlled substances. “2 million Americans are addicted to, or abuse opiate-based painkillers. Utah is currently ranked fourth in the nation for most opioid relat... Read more »