Congressman Chris Stewart

Representing the 2nd District of Utah
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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:
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In The News

Opinion: We must reclaim moral and fiscal discipline

Jan 31, 2013 In The News
Rep. Chris Stewart, KSL.com
One of the primary reasons I ran for Congress was my commitment to cut our federal spending. We are standing at a tipping point in our history. We must reclaim the moral and fiscal discipline that created the American dream. What we do now will determine what kind of nation and what kind of future we pass on to our children and grandchildren.
Issues:
Review of Federal Spending

New Utah congressman has ties that bind: family

Jan 23, 2013 In The News
By Matt Canham, Salt Lake Tribune

The reach of the Stewart clan is impressive. Members of this prodigious Utah family advise the governor and attorney general.

Gun plan a tough sell

Jan 17, 2013 In The News
By Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune
In reaction to the school massacre in Newtown, Conn., President Barack Obama suggested the most sweeping changes to the nation’s gun laws in the past two decades. At the same time, he acknowledged how politically difficult it will be to get his ideas through Congress. Case in point: Utah.

In first House speech, Stewart calls for fiscal courage

Jan 16, 2013 In The News
By Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune

In his first speech from the House floor, freshman Rep.

Freshmen Class Members of the 113th United States Congress

Jan 3, 2013 In The News
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The 113th United States Congress will begin on January 3, 2013. There are at least 12 new senators (3R, 8D, 1I) and 67 new representatives (29R, 38D).

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