Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) reintroduced the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act (H.R. 8446) which aims to create Utah’s sixth national park, the Escalante Canyons Park and Preserve. Rep. Stewart originally introduced this legislation in the 115th congress (H.R. 4558). Following the bill’s introduction, Congressman Stewart released the following statement: “Whether you want guaranteed access... Read more »
Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) and fellow China Task Force (CTF) members released its report which serves as a policy action plan for Congress and the Administration to better combat the multifaceted challenge presented by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CTF was made up of 15 Members of Congress representing 11 committees and focused on six key elements of the challenge: ideological comp... Read more »
In the first two installments of this three-part series, I defended American exceptionalism and American patriotism. In this, the third and final installment, I must defend another important idea that has fallen out of favor: American capitalism. Though imperfect, free market capitalism has been an incredibly powerful force for good in the world. The combination of liberal democracy and free marke... Read more »
Today, Congressman Chris Stewart’s (UT-02) National Suicide Hotline Designation Act and Suicide Prevention Act passed the House. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act has now passed the Senate, House, and will now head to the President’s Desk to become Law. The Suicide Prevention Act will now be taken up in the Senate. Following passage of these two bills, Congressman Stewart issued the fol... Read more »
Today, Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) voted “YES” on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, H.R. 2694. This bill creates a stand-alone law that requires employer to provide a reasonable accommodation to known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Following the vote, Congressman Stewart issued the following statement: “Women shouldn't have to make the choice be... Read more »
Today, Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) attended the historic signing of the Abraham Accords at the White House. This Peace Agreement, brokered by the United States and signed by Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, will normalize relations and bring peace in the Middle East. Following the event, Rep. Stewart released the following statement: “It was an honor to attend this historic eve... Read more »
This is the second in a series of 3 opinion editorials by Congressman Chris Stewart During a recent visit to a high school government class, a student asked me what to do to make America better. Though I’ve been asked this question many times, my response this time was different: "When someone tells you that America is inherently bad," I said, "don’t believe it.” Many of us now find ourselves comp... Read more »
I want to defend a radical idea. An idea that is increasingly unpopular—mocked and sneered at by some: The United States of America is good. In fact, this country has been the greatest force for good the world has ever seen. We have sacrificed blood and treasure to free hundreds of millions of people from oppression worldwide. Free markets and liberal democracy have normalized a standard of living... Read more »
Today, Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) issued the following statement on legislating by executive orders: "Following last week’s executive orders, it seems like democrats are ready to appreciate anew the separation of powers that provide checks and balances in our government. Although the President pointed out a legal authority for each of his executive orders, perhaps this would be a good time ... Read more »
Today, Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) introduced the Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan Expansion Act, H.R. 7815. This bill renews the Mojave Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation Plan, expands the Red Cliff Desert Reserve, authorizes the Northern Corridor route, and clarifies the sovereign independent status of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes. “The HCP has been successful at recovering tort... Read more »
