A Voice for Rural America

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) hosts Washington State Rep. Joel Kretz and Executive Vice President of the Washington Cattlemen's Association, Chelsea Hajny, to discuss the Endangered Species Act—now in its 50th year as law—and how its being weaponized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to endanger rural communities in North Central Washington by reintroducing grizzly bears into the North Cascades.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) hosts Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Executive Director of Public Lands Council, Kaitlynn Glover, to discuss the multiple use mandate, public lands access, and some of the recent actions taken by the Biden Administration to restrict that access including the recent proposed rule by the Bureau of Land Management, and what these decisions mean for the future of rural America.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) hosts Rep. Carol Miller (WV-01) and Chairman and CEO of Equitrans Midstream, Thomas Karam, to discuss how radical environmental groups are using our burdensome and unnavigable permitting rules to stop important energy projects from completion and putting our nation's energy security at risk and how proposed legislation could be the answer to our country's energy problems.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Former United States Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt join Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to discuss the Biden Administration's recent ban on mining in Northern Minnesota and the importance of domestic critical mineral production for a clean, and secure, energy future.

In this special Thanksgiving episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Wisconsin cranberry grower Amber Bristow joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the cranberry industry, the role cranberries play in Wisconsin's economy, and their favorite cranberry recipes for the holiday season!

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01), National FFA CEO Scott Stump, and National FFA President Cole Baerlocher join Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) ahead of the National FFA Convention to discuss the role FFA plays in rural communities and the importance of agriculture education for students across the United States.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01) and Georgia State Senator Russ Goodman joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to discuss how Congress can work to improve federal disaster relief included in the Farm Bill and how these relief funds can impact farmers throughout the United States. They outlined how relief programs can help secure America's food supply chain by helping producers recover from natural disasters, like a recent freeze that devastated Georgia's blueberry crop.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to celebrate National Clean Energy Week and the clean energy technologies being deployed throughout rural America. Vice Chair Chris Stewart (UT-02) and Greg Todd, Energy Advisor for Utah Governor Spencer Cox, also joined to discuss Utah's "any-of-the-above" energy portfolio and the advancements being made in geothermal energy technologies in the Beehive State.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Vice Chair John Curtis (UT-03) and Utah State University Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air Executive Director Brian Steed join Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to discuss the collaboration and land management efforts needed to combat catastrophic wildfires across the West. In addition to massive swaths of federal lands, land managers in Utah and in rural communities throughout the West face several challenges – from oppressive federal regulations to historic drought conditions.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, we are celebrating our second annual Species Week! Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) President and CEO Brian Yablonski discussed the reforms Congress should make to improve the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Rep. Mike Simpson (ID-02) and Idaho Governor Brad Little also joined to discuss the ongoing efforts to protect and restore habitats for the greater sage-grouse in the Gem State.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Energy Northwest CEO Bob Schuetz, and Schweitzer Engineering Labs President & Founder Dr. Ed Schweitzer joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to discuss the diverse, all-of-the-above energy strategy in the Pacific Northwest and the region's world-class grid resilience research. They emphasized the role baseload energy resources like hydro and nuclear power play in maintaining a stable, reliable energy grid for Washington's communities.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Bill Johnson (OH-06) and American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC) Vice President for Government Affairs Troy Lyons joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to showcase energy producers in Ohio, highlight the recent Congressional Western Caucus Ohio Energy Field Tour, and discuss how Members of Congress can continue to support American energy production and dominance.

In May, Chairman Newhouse and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) joined Rep. Johnson for a field tour of eastern Ohio where they visited an active oil rig and well pad, toured a mine safety training center, and heard firsthand from the region's coal, oil, and gas producers. Click here to learn more.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to discuss the challenges facing farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma and across the United States, solutions to protect producers from skyrocketing input costs and government overreach, and priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill.

As two of only a handful of farmers in Congress, Chairman Newhouse and Rep. Lucas have a unique perspective on how federal policies will impact agricultural communities across the country. Rep. Lucas previously served as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and recently led a letter to President Biden urging action on rising fertilizer prices.

With Russia being the only commercial supplier of high-assay low-enriched uranium and increased scrutiny over Russia's involvement in the global nuclear fuel cycle, Western Caucus Members have strongly advocated for increased domestic development of uranium. In April, Chairman Newhouse and Vice Chair Cheney led a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing concerns about her delay in implementing a national uranium reserve. Click here to read more.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-AL), Montana Director of Natural Resources and Conservation Amanda Kaster, and Federal Forest Resource Coalition Executive Director Bill Imbergamo to discuss desperately-needed forestry permitting reforms and the land management and conservation example being set by the State of Montana.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13), Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert, and Charles Yates of the Pacific Legal Foundation to discuss the latest updates on the Biden Administration's "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule and its impacts on rural America.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Safari Club International (SCI) President Sven Lindquist to discuss the importance of defending hunting rights and increasing access for sportsmen throughout the United States.

Chairman Newhouse and Vice Chair Westerman recently attended SCI's Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV, where they celebrated their 50th Anniversary. SCI advocates for rights of sportsmen and women, increased hunter safety and education, and wildlife conservation across the globe. Vice Chair Westerman was presented with SCI's Legislator of the Year Award.

Welcome back to Season 2 of A Voice for Rural America! In this episode, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton, Kennewick Irrigation District Manager Chuck Freeman, and Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District Manager Craig Gyselinck to discuss the challenges and opportunities stemming from federal water infrastructure in Washington state and across the West.

The Bureau of Reclamation oversees the majority of water infrastructure throughout the arid West, and much of it is in desperate need of repairs or maintenance. The group discusses the different tools available to local irrigation districts, such as title transfers, and how they are working together to meet the needs of water users throughout the region.

In this special Thanksgiving edition of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Minnesota State Rep. John Burkel, and National Turkey Federation President Joel Brandenberger to discuss the challenges facing the U.S. turkey industry. From supply chain issues to labor shortages and burdensome taxes, the guests share how Congress can work to support turkey farmers in Minnesota and throughout the United States. They also discuss their favorite Thanksgiving traditions!

In this two-part episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by four special guests to discuss how the Western Caucus is working to protect rural America from a weaponized Endangered Species Act. First, Jordan Smith and Tyson Kade from the National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition speak with Chairman Newhouse about the proposed changes the Biden Administration is making to the landmark protection law. Then, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) and Permian Basin Petroleum Association Vice President Stephen Robertson join to discuss how ESA listings impact rural communities, economies, agriculture, and energy development.

In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) is joined by Rep. Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL) and North Dakota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing North Dakota's farmers and ranchers.