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Rep. Celeste Maloy Introduces Bill to Streamline Federal Permitting Process

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Today, Representative Celeste Maloy (UT-02) and Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) introduced the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act to streamline the federal permitting process by instituting a ‘permit-by-rule’ (PBR) system. Joining Rep. Maloy and Rep. Chavez-DeRemer as original cosponsors are House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Rep. Dan…

Rep. Maloy Congratulates Washington County for $20.5 Million Drought Resiliency Grant from Bureau of Reclamation

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Today, Representative Celeste Maloy (UT-02) congratulated Washington County and the Washington County Water Conservancy District for receiving a $20.5 million grant from the Bureau of Reclamation. The funds will support the district’s Regional Reuse System, a $1 billion system that includes new and expanded treatment facilities, reservoirs, pipelines and other infrastructure needed to…

Rep. Maloy and Utah Delegation Oppose New Biden Administration Effort to Halt Northern Corridor Highway

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 10, 2024    Representatives Celeste Maloy (UT-02), Blake Moore (UT-01), John Curtis (UT-03), and Burgess Owens (UT-04) oppose the draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) announced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The SEIS is being conducted to reconsider the Utah Department of…

Rep. Maloy Introduces Bill to Reauthorize RECA and Support Downwinders

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Today, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced a bill to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) for 2 additional years, with Congressman Burgess Owens as a cosponsor. RECA provides compensation to victims, known as downwinders, who were infected by radiation during the federal government’s aboveground nuclear weapons testing. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading…

Rep. Celeste Maloy Votes in Favor of Bill to Reform FISA

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Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. After the vote, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy issued the following statement:   “The federal government shouldn’t have any more authority to spy on American citizens,” said Rep. Maloy. “Today, I voted in support of a FISA reform bill that includes increased civil and criminal…

Reps. Maloy and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic in Urging DOJ To Crack Down on Illegal Vaping Products

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Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) led 10 other members of the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic in a letter to the Department of Justice urging greater enforcement in prosecuting illegal flavored vaping products not authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) while requesting an update on the scale of…

Maloy, Peltola, Curtis, Moore, Fulcher, Lee, Costa Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Clean Up Abandoned Hardrock Mines

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Celeste Maloy (R-UT) and Mary Peltola (D-AK) alongside Reps. John Curtis (R-UT), Blake Moore (R-UT), Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Susie Lee (D-NV), and Jim Costa (D-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act. This legislation would make it easier for “Good Samaritans,” including state agencies, local…

Rep. Maloy to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Ghost Army Veterans

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02), alongside Speaker Mike Johnson and colleagues in the House and Senate, will present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Ghost Army during a ceremony held at Emancipation Hall.   “The Ghost Army’s bravery and creativity saved countless lives during World War II. I’m proud to have worked on legislation with my former…

Congresswoman Maloy Announces Passport Fair at Utah Tech in Coordination with State Department

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02), in coordination with the Department of State, announced a “Passport Fair” at Utah Tech University. Utahns in need of a passport, or whose passports have expired or will expire in the next year, may register for an appointment on March 27 at Utah Tech University. Expedited processing will be available. Details can be found…

Congresswoman Maloy Reintroduces the Daylight Act

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) reintroduced the Daylight Act, legislation that would allow states to observe Daylight Saving Time year-round.   “Americans are tired of springing forward and losing sleep and falling back and losing sunlight. Dozens of states, including Utah, have already passed laws to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The federal…