Press Releases

Stewart Introduces Legislation to Prevent the Establishment of National Monuments in Utah Without Approval

Feb 15, 2013 Press Release

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (UT-2), introduced his first piece of legislation, the 2013 Utah Land Sovereignty Act, which would prevent the extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah without authorization from Congress. This bill adds Utah to an agreement made in 1950 between the federal government and Wyoming.

Stewart, Colleagues Outline Principles for a Bipartisan Approach to Fiscal Issues

Feb 14, 2013 Press Release

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), along with a bipartisan group of freshman members outlined a statement of principles to address the nation’s fiscal issues. This group of Republican and Democrat freshman members, led by Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-FL) have been meeting over the past several weeks to develop a bipartisan statement of principles to address spending reforms, including Social Security, Medicare and tax reform. More than 2 dozen House members of both parties are active participants in this group.

Issues:

Economy and Jobs, Review of Federal Spending, Tax Reform

Stewart’s Statement on the State of the Union Address

Feb 12, 2013 Press Release

Rep. Chris Stewart (UT-02), issued the following statement after President Obama gave his 2013 State of the Union address:

Stewart, Colleagues Urge Secretary Salazar to Release Federal Lands in Utah

Feb 7, 2013 Press Release

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (UT-2), along with four other members of the Utah delegation, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, urging the Department to dispose of 5,423 acres of federal land in Utah that has been identified as suitable for disposal by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Stewart's Reaction to the Nomination of Interior Secretary

Feb 6, 2013 Press Release

Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (UT-02) released the following statement regarding the nomination of Sally Jewell as U.S. Department of Interior Secretary:

Stewart Responds to Comments Made by Former Interior Secretary, Bruce Babbitt

Feb 6, 2013 Press Release

Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT), member of House Natural Resources Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the comments made yesterday by former Department of Interior Secretary, Bruce Babbitt urging the President to make “vigorous” use the Antiquities Act:

Stewart Urges the President to Produce a Balanced Budget

Feb 5, 2013 Press Release

Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) has co-sponsored the “Require a PLAN” Act, expected to be considered on the House Floor on Wednesday. This bill, H.R. 444, introduced by Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), would require the White House to either produce a balanced budget, or provide a supplemental budget to identify when their plan would actually achieve balance.

Issues:

Review of Federal Spending