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Congressman Blake Moore's Bill to Improve Congressional Access to Economic Data Passes Committee | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: The release describes a bill requiring the Congressional Budget Office to produce at least two baseline updates per year, including one with economic data, and states support for reining in federal spending and improving the budget process.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Blake Moore’s legislation to improve congressional access to economic data unanimously passed the House Budget Committee.
The Increasing Baseline Updates Act will require the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to produce at least two baseline updates each year, including one update with economic data. This will ensure Congress has the most up-to-date information on relevant budget and economic figures to inform the appropriations process and other legislation.
"Americans have made it abundantly clear that they support efforts to rein in wasteful federal spending and lower our crippling national debt,” Congressman Moore said. “The Increasing Baseline Updates Act will help this critical initiative by enhancing Congress’s ability to make informed decisions during the budgeting process with more consistently updated data from the Congressional Budget Office. I’m grateful to see it pass out of committee today."
“We can’t get our fiscal house in order, responsibly steward taxpayers’ treasure, and address our national debt without fixing our broken budget process, which is exactly what Rep. Blake Moore’s legislative reform will help us achieve,” House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington said.
Under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, CBO is required to publish its baseline before February 15th of each year. The baseline is a projection of federal outlays and revenues under current and future fiscal years according to existing law. Despite the requirement for an annual baseline, there is no statutory obligation for CBO to provide a specific number of baseline updates, which are critical to ongoing policymaking in Congress. The last time CBO published a baseline update after July was 2020. This is problematic considering Congress’s tendency to pass government funding bills at the end of the calendar year. Additionally, the last time CBO published three baselines in a year was 2019. This leaves lawmakers relying on outdated information on the fiscal state of our nation. The Increasing Baseline Updates Act is an important step toward improving our budget process and returning to regular order.
You can read the full bill here.
Congressman Blake Moore Joins President Trump at National Medal of Honor Monument Bill Signing | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: The release announces the signing of the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, which establishes a location for a monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients on the National Mall, and includes supportive statements about the monument and recipients.
ARLINGTON, TX — Today, Congressman Blake Moore joined President Trump as he signed into law the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act.
Introduced by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), this legislation is the final legislative step in establishing a location for a monument recognizing America’s Medal of Honor recipients on the National Mall. This legislation is named after Woody Williams, the last WWII Medal of Honor recipient to pass away.
“It was a privilege to stand with President Trump at the Medal of Honor Museum as he signed into law my bill to enact a Medal of Honor Monument on the National Mall," Congressman Moore said. "This effort was among my first when I came to Congress, and to watch this legislation successfully cross the finish line was very special. I look forward to bringing my boys to the monument one day to reflect on the sacrifices of those who valiantly fought for our freedoms. Thank you, President Trump, for believing in this initiative and honoring our heroes.”
"I'm thrilled to be here at the National Medal of Honor Museum. It's an American treasure devoted to the best and bravest warriors of our country. Those honored in this museum did more than answer the call, they stormed into hellfire and crushed America's enemies. They had bravery like few people could even think of having. With this museum and a new monument in Washington, D.C., America will never ever forget what they did and what they risked,” President Trump said during his remarks.
"America’s war heroes, who fought bravely and with distinction, should have a prominent monument on the National Mall alongside other great Americans," House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) said. "I look forward to working with the administration to place this monument near the Lincoln Memorial, a fitting continuation of Lincoln’s legacy as the first President to present the Medal of Honor on behalf of Congress during the height of the Civil War. I’m grateful to be at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Dallas with President Trump as he signs this historic legislation into law, and I thank Representative Moore and Senator Justice for leading the Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act."
During the 117th Congress, Congressmen Moore and Veasey successfully led the bipartisan National Medal of Honor Monument Act through the legislative process to authorize the creation of a new monument in Washington, D.C., to honor Medal of Honor recipients. The bill was signed by President Biden in December of 2021. The Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act is the next and final legislative step in establishing a location for the monument on the National Mall.
Hershel “Woody” Williams was born in West Virginia in 1923. He enlisted in the Marines in 1943 and was in the Pacific Theater within less than 90 days. On February 21, 1945, then Corporal Williams landed on the beach at Iwo Jima, where he distinguished himself by repeatedly risking himself to enemy fire and bayonet charges over several hours, while single-handedly destroying enemy pillboxes, or concrete trenches, to make way for American tanks and infantry. His gallant actions took place on the same day as the famous flag raising on Mount Suribachi, which he witnessed from 1,000 yards away.
After returning home, President Harry Truman awarded Corporal Hershel Williams the Medal of Honor—our nation’s highest recognition for valor in combat—for his “aggressive fighting spirit and valiant devotion to duty throughout this fiercely contested action, [sustaining] and [enhancing] the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.” Following his distinguished Marine career, Williams continued to serve others in many capacities. He lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in the summer of 2022 as the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to pass away.
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. An estimated 40 million individuals have served in the United States Armed Forces since the Civil War. Fewer than 4,000 have been awarded the Medal of Honor. President Abraham Lincoln awarded the first Medals of Honor more than 160 years ago on March 25, 1863, forever tying the Medal to his lasting and living legacy. In 1991, President George H.W. Bush further extended this legacy by establishing March 25 as National Medal of Honor Day.
Representatives Moore, Shreve's Protecting Domestic Mining Act Passes the House | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: The release supports the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, which would expedite environmental review of mining and mineral processing infrastructure projects under the FAST-41 process, and urges Senate passage to increase domestic mineral production and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Protecting Domestic Mining Act passed the House of Representatives. Introduced by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), this legislation boosts domestic mining and mineral processing capacity by expediting environmental review of mining infrastructure projects under the FAST-41 process. Congressman Moore spoke on the House floor prior to its passage, and his remarks can be viewed HERE.
“I’m thrilled to see the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, which I introduced with Rep. Shreve, pass the House," Rep. Moore said. "Mining plays a critical role in our national security, and this bill is an important step towards a more streamlined and coordinated approval process for new mines. In Utah alone, mining contributes over $5 billion to our state GDP annually. As demand for hardrock minerals continues to grow, we should be producing more resources here, with American workers, rather than relying on foreign adversaries. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill so that we can increase domestic mineral production and make government work better for our miners.”
"America has the resources. We have the workers. What we don’t need is years of government red tape standing in the way. My bill brings critical mineral production back home, strengthens American manufacturing, and reduces our dependence on China,” Rep. Shreve said. “More American mining means more American jobs, stronger American manufacturing, and a supply chain we can count on.”
“It’s critical for the United States to achieve mineral dominance and end reliance on foreign adversarial nations for critical natural resources. The Protecting Domestic Mining Act will speed up permitting for mining and processing, allowing America to unleash its domestic mineral abundance, support good-paying jobs and decrease reliance on foreign sources. I thank Representatives Shreve and Moore for their work on advancing policies to secure America’s mineral supply chains,” House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) said.
"By codifying into law what has already been a great success for American jobs, national security and supply chain independence, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 (H.R. 1501) will bring increased transparency, accountability and predictability in the permitting review process, reaffirming mining as a covered project under the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s (FPISC) permitting dashboard," said Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association. "By streamlining the permitting process and establishing greater coordination and cooperation between regulatory agencies, we can bring domestic mining operations online more efficiently and help America unlock its true potential. We congratulate Representatives Shreve (R-Ind.) and Moore (R-Utah) on passage of H.R. 1501 and encourage the Senate to quickly take-up and pass this important legislation. The bill will help to ensure that made in America truly means mined in America."
"Strengthening America’s mineral supply chains is critical to our national and energy security, and will require both greater domestic production and a permitting process that can move projects forward efficiently,” said James Dozier, President and CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions. "The Protecting Domestic Mining Act would help achieve both by expanding access to the FAST-41 program and giving critical mineral projects a clearer path toward expedited review. CRES is proud to support this important legislation and efforts to strengthen access to critical minerals vital for advanced, domestic, and cleaner energy production."
The Protecting Domestic Mining Act codifies mining and mineral processing as covered projects under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The bill also prohibits implementation of a Biden-era proposed rule that would narrow FAST-41 coverage for mining projects to only critical-mineral mining projects, severely impeding domestic mineral investment and American resource independence.
Cars, appliances, cell phones, medical equipment, military defense, power grids, and manufacturing all depend on minerals like copper, lithium, and rare earth elements. The United States has these resources, but government delays keep American mines and processing facilities tied up in red tape for years.
That means American manufacturers are often forced to buy these critical materials from China. This bill puts mining and mineral processing projects on a clearer federal permitting timeline, helping get American mines and processing facilities up and running faster.
The United States has some of the world’s richest deposits of critical minerals, yet permitting a new mine can take many years. This legislation ensures mining and mineral processing projects can benefit from existing federal permitting reforms designed to prevent unnecessary delays.
Supporting organizations include: American Exploration and Mining Association, Americans for Prosperity, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, Essential Minerals Association, National Association of Manufacturers, National Federation of Independent Business, National Mining Association, and National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.
The Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Congressman Blake Moore’s Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act Passes the House | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: The release states that the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act passed the House and supports establishing a monument on the National Mall to recognize Medal of Honor recipients.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act passed the House of Representatives. Introduced by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), this legislation is the final legislative step in establishing a location for a monument recognizing America’s Medal of Honor recipients on the National Mall. This legislation is named after Woody Williams, the last WWII Medal of Honor recipient to pass away. Congressman Moore spoke on the House floor prior to its passage, and his remarks can be viewed HERE.
“As America celebrates our 250th year, it’s only fitting that we recognize the sacrifices made that allow us the freedom we have today,” Congressman Blake Moore said. “Over 40 million Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Civil War, but fewer than 4,000 have been awarded the Medal of Honor. This award not only commemorates the bravery of those who earn it, but it also honors their humanity, patriotism, and sacrifice for the United States and its people. This legislation is the next and final step to giving our heroes and their families the commemoration they deserve by allowing a monument to be placed on the National Mall in Washington, DC. I am thrilled that my bill has passed the House today and look forward to the President’s signature.”
During the 117th Congress, Congressmen Moore and Veasey successfully led the bipartisan National Medal of Honor Monument Act through the legislative process to authorize the creation of a new monument in Washington, D.C., to honor Medal of Honor recipients. The bill was signed by President Biden in December of 2021. The Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act is the next and final legislative step in establishing a location for the monument on the National Mall.
Hershel “Woody” Williams was born in West Virginia in 1923. He enlisted in the Marines in 1943 and was in the Pacific Theater within less than 90 days. On February 21, 1945, then Corporal Williams landed on the beach at Iwo Jima, where he distinguished himself by repeatedly risking himself to enemy fire and bayonet charges over several hours, while singlehandedly destroying enemy pillboxes, or concrete trenches, to make way for American tanks and infantry. His gallant actions took place on the same day as the famous flag raising on Mount Suribachi, which he witnessed from 1,000 yards away.
After returning home, President Harry Truman awarded Corporal Hershel Williams the Medal of Honor—our nation’s highest recognition for valor in combat—for his “aggressive fighting spirit and valiant devotion to duty throughout this fiercely contested action, [sustaining] and [enhancing] the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.” Following his distinguished Marine career, Williams continued to serve others in many capacities. He lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in the summer of 2022 as the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to pass away.
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. An estimated 40 million individuals have served in the United States Armed Forces since the Civil War. Fewer than 4,000 have been awarded the Medal of Honor. President Abraham Lincoln awarded the first Medals of Honor more than 160 years ago on March 25, 1863, forever tying the Medal to his lasting and living legacy. In 1991, President George H.W. Bush further extended this legacy by establishing March 25 as National Medal of Honor Day.
Congressman Blake Moore's Bill to Protect the Tax-Exempt Status of Religious Organizations Passes Committee | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: The release supports the Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act, which would prevent federal agencies from conditioning tax-exempt status or federal funding eligibility on a religious organization's positions on marriage, sexuality, or gender identity. It also states concern that future executive orders could be used to revoke tax-exempt status of faith-based organizations over such positions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Blake Moore’s legislation to protect religious beliefs and practices and preserve the tax-exempt status of faith-based organizations passed the Ways and Means Committee.
The Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act ensures that faith-based organizations can continue applying religious standards to employees without jeopardizing their eligibility for federal funding and contracts. The legislation prevents federal agencies from conditioning tax benefits or funding eligibility on a religious organization’s willingness to modify its positions on marriage, sexuality, or gender identity.
Additional co-sponsors of the bill include Representatives Ben Cline (VA-06), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Burgess Owens (UT-04), Mike Kennedy (UT-03), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Celeste Maloy (UT-02).
“I’m immensely proud to represent one of the most religious and charitable states in the nation—and that overlap is no coincidence. Churches across our state and country contribute billions of dollars to the economy by providing health care, housing, and a wide range of social services. They also strengthen our communities by helping Americans find purpose and meaning,” Congressman Moore said. “The Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act protects religious beliefs and practices and prevents the government from weaponizing tax-exempt status or federal funding eligibility against these organizations.”
“Faith-based organizations should not have their tax-exempt status threatened by federal regulators that disagree with one set of religious beliefs or another,” said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). “Representative Moore’s legislation is a proactive, principled defense of a basic Constitutionally protected freedom in America. I commend him for leading the charge on ensuring our government does not infringe on religious liberty.”
In 2025, the Trump administration initiated an IRS investigation to revoke the tax-exempt status of Harvard University, due in part to fostering an environment of antisemitism. The administration argued that the university should be required to follow its executive orders, including E.O. 14188, “Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism,” and froze $2.2 billion in the university’s federal grants and contracts. Regardless of the substance of the Harvard legal battle, these actions have created concern in the faith-based community. Future administrations could attempt to revoke the tax-exempt status of faith-based organizations over their adherence or non-adherence to executive orders that pertain to marriage and sexuality.
For example, a future administration could reinstate former President Obama’s E.O. 13672, which protected federal contractors from discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) and attempted to strip a faith-based organization’s tax-exempt status or federal funding due to non-adherence to the executive order.
In addition, in Bostock v. Clayton County (2020), the Supreme Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Justice Gorsuch’s majority opinion acknowledged the tension this ruling would create with religious employers: “We are also deeply concerned with preserving the promise of the free exercise of religion enshrined in our Constitution; that guarantee lies at the heart of our pluralistic society.” The opinion noted that Title VII’s existing religious employer exemptions, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), and the First Amendment could provide defenses in future cases involving religious organizations.
While the decision acknowledged the importance of religious liberty, Bostock left religious organizations in legal uncertainty—their traditional beliefs and practices on human sexuality and marriage now potentially characterized as a form of sex discrimination under federal law with the promised protections relegated to undefined future cases and the goodwill of federal officials in future administrations. Following the decision, federal agencies have moved to apply Bostock’s reasoning beyond the employment context, extending SOGI protections to education (Title IX), healthcare (Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act), housing (Fair Housing Act), and federal contracting requirements.
These regulatory expansions have heightened concerns among religious organizations that their eligibility for federal partnerships and tax benefits may become contingent on abandoning sincerely held religious convictions regarding human sexuality and marriage.
The Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act provides the concrete statutory protections that Bostock’s dicta suggested but did not deliver. Rather than leaving religious organizations dependent on case-by-case litigation or shifting administrative interpretations, the bill establishes clear, enforceable standards ensuring that religious beliefs and practices concerning marriage, sexuality, and gender identity cannot be weaponized to strip organizations of their tax-exempt status or federal funding eligibility.
The Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act:
Amends Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the IRS from considering a religious organization’s beliefs or practices concerning marriage, sexuality, or gender identity when making tax-related determinations.
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Enhance Investment Accounts for Foster Youth | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: Congressman Moore introduced the Foster Youth Investment Act to add foster youth as a qualifying class for Trump Accounts, allowing states and philanthropic organizations to contribute without contribution limits directly to children in foster care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Foster Youth Investment Act to help children in foster care build long-term financial security through Trump Accounts. This legislation adds foster youth as an eligible qualifying class, allowing philanthropic organizations and states to maximize impact and contributions directly to foster youth with no contribution limit.
“Last year, I was proud to lead legislation that created Trump Accounts, setting up the next generation for financial success. I am excited to now introduce the Foster Youth Investment Act to maximize the impact of these accounts for foster youth and build on First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative,” Congressman Moore said. "The American Dream belongs to every child, including—and especially—our foster youth. This bill will provide the opportunity for states and philanthropic organizations to directly impact foster youth well into their future.”
Proposed by Congressman Moore and created by the Working Families Tax Cuts, Trump Accounts are investment accounts available to every single American child. The program includes a $1,000 federal contribution for newborns born in the years 2025-2028 that will jumpstart their savings. Family, friends, and employers can contribute directly to a child’s Trump Account up to a total of $5,000 annually. Currently, states and philanthropic organizations can contribute without a financial limitation to children in a qualifying class dependent on geographic location and age.
While children in foster care are eligible for their own Trump Account, they are not currently designated as a qualifying class, limiting state and philanthropic options to contribute to foster youth. The Foster Youth Investment Act removes these barriers, allowing eligible organizations to give directly to children in foster care.
The Foster Youth Investment Act builds upon First Lady Melania Trump’s historic launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, which enable youth who have experienced foster care to obtain their own dedicated investment and savings accounts.
In the 118th Congress, Congressman Moore’s legislation, the Court Improvement Program Enhancement Act, was signed into law. This law allows funds to be used for technological improvements to provide timely foster care and adoption hearings during public health crises, natural disasters, and other instances that would otherwise delay proceedings.
Earlier this year, Congressman Moore helped to introduce the GRACIE Act, which aims to financially support states that voluntarily choose to record official Child Protective Service interviews. In the 117th Congress, Congressman Moore introduced the Connecting Forever Families Act, legislation to strengthen and improve resources available to the foster care system and help children find supportive homes.
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Prevent Fraud in Government Programs | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: The release supports introducing the Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026, which would invest $28 billion ($7 billion annually for FY2027–FY2030) in the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program to fund attorneys, agents, and technology for HHS to combat fraud in Medicare and Medicaid.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Blake Moore introduced legislation to prevent fraud in government programs and strengthen anti-fraud efforts.
The Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026 provides federal investigators the personnel and technology needed to identify fraud, put a stop to it, and recover taxpayer dollars.
This bill invests $28 billion in the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC) Program, with $7 billion allocated annually for fiscal years (FY) 2027 through FY 2030. These additional resources would fund attorneys, agents, and technology for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to go after and prevent fraud in Medicare and Medicaid.
For every dollar invested in anti-fraud measures, there is a return in the form of recouped and halted fraudulent payments. The Congressional Budget Office preliminarily estimates the net savings for this investment would be at least $168 billion over 10 years, with a 7:1 return in dollars saved for every dollar spent.
This legislation is cosponsored by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Mike Carey (R-OH), Addison McDowell (R-NC), and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA).
"The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program has existed for thirty years, and under the Trump Administration, CMS Administrator Dr. Oz, and Deputy Administrator Kim Brandt, it has proven to be one of the most effective tools to combat fraud in our health care system," Rep. Moore said. "This joint DOJ-HHS program has a 7:1 return in dollars saved for every dollar spent. I am confident that providing these immediate funds through the Anti-Fraud Fund Act over the next four years will empower Dr. Oz’s team to bring accountability to Medicare and Medicaid providers and ensure good stewardship of tax dollars.”
“$275 million in taxpayer dollars are stolen every day from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. CMS, under the leadership of Dr. Oz and 'Fraud Czar' Kim Brandt, has taken this massive fraud head on. The Anti-Fraud Fund Act is a commonsense bill that strengthens CMS’s ability to prevent, detect, investigate, and prosecute health care fraud, ensuring taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars never leave the Treasury into a fraudster’s hands. Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar stolen from taxpayers and the vulnerable Americans these programs are meant to serve. We owe it to all Americans to restore program integrity, enforce real safeguards, and ensure these programs work for the people who truly need them,” Chairman Arrington said.
“California knows all too well the enormous cost of unchecked fraud. Every dollar stolen from Medicare or Medicaid is a dollar taken from seniors, vulnerable patients, and hardworking taxpayers,” Rep. Obernolte said. “The Anti-Fraud Fund Act will give federal investigators the personnel and technology needed to identify fraud sooner, stop bad actors, and recover taxpayer dollars. With an estimated return of seven dollars for every dollar invested, this legislation is a commonsense way to protect our health care programs and restore accountability in government spending.”
Established in 1996, the HCFAC Program serves as the primary federal investment to address health care fraud and abuse through the identification and reduction of improper payments, as well as the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of bad actors. The program is a coordinated effort between the Department of Justice, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.
You can read the full bill here.
Utah Delegation Welcomes President Trump's Monument Proclamation | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: The Utah delegation supports a presidential proclamation reducing the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, arguing that monument designations should cover the smallest area compatible with proper care and management under the Antiquities Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Utah federal delegation welcomes President Trump's action modifying the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. This decision represents a return to an appropriate application of the Antiquities Act as Congress intended.
When Congress passed the Antiquities Act in 1906, it authorized presidents to protect historic and scientific objects by reserving only "the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected." The law was never intended to place millions of acres under monument designation with the stroke of a pen.
For years, Utahns have voiced concerns that these monument designations were made without meaningful input from the local communities most directly affected. This updated designation better reflects the perspectives of stakeholders in Utah whose voices should be part of decisions affecting these public lands.
The lands outside the modified monument boundaries remain federal public lands and continue to be protected under existing federal laws. Today's action does not remove those protections. Instead, it better aligns the monument boundaries with the Antiquities Act while ensuring these landscapes remain available for responsible stewardship and multiple use.
The president’s action represents a step toward restoring the rule of law, respecting the intent of Congress, protecting Utah's remarkable cultural and natural resources, and ensuring that future land management decisions are guided by both the text of the Antiquities Act and the voices of the Utahns who know these lands best.
Rep. Blake Moore: “This has, unfortunately, become a back-and-forth issue between administrations. Today’s announcement takes into consideration years of local concern over restricted access and misuse of the Antiquities Act while still protecting our state’s natural and cultural resources for future generations. If the Antiquities Act is going to be used, it needs to be on the smallest area possible—that’s what we’re doing here.”
Sen. Mike Lee: “Today’s proclamation shows that President Trump listens to Utahns and respects the limits Congress placed on the Antiquities Act. For too long, presidents have weaponized monument designations to lock up millions of acres, close roads, restrict grazing, and cut rural communities off from lands their families have lived on and worked for generations. I thank the President for correcting this abuse and keeping his promise to the people of Utah.”
Sen. John Curtis: “President Trump’s executive action restores a more balanced approach to managing Utah’s public lands and shows a willingness by this Administration to listen to the state of Utah. While today’s announcement is an important step in the right direction and a more appropriate interpretation of the Antiquities Act, the responsibility remains with Congress to do what executive orders cannot: bring stakeholders together, work through disagreements, and enact lasting solutions. This approach worked in Emery County, which serves as a strong example to build on.”
Rep. Burgess Owens: "The Antiquities Act is crystal clear: presidential designations meant to protect objects should be 'confined to the smallest area compatible' with the proper care and management of those objects. That mandate was ignored. The mess started with Bill Clinton, who acted from a seat in Arizona with his back turned to Utah. It was compounded by Barack Obama in the waning hours of his presidency. Together, they created monuments larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined which is an unmistakable violation of the 'smallest area compatible' standard. I am grateful for President Trump's actions today, and for his willingness to listen to the Utah communities who cherish and honor these landscapes. Utah deserves leaders who respect the rule of law. Today, accountability prevailed."
Rep. Celeste Maloy: "Utahns have long supported protecting our state's extraordinary cultural and natural resources. This action honors that goal while following the law Congress passed and giving greater consideration to the people who know these lands best.”
Rep. Mike Kennedy: “The people of Utah understand these lands better than any distant bureaucracy ever could. Decisions about how they are managed and protected should rest with the communities who live closest to them. The Antiquities Act was written to protect specific and important areas, and honoring its intent is the rational way to safeguard these treasures while giving Utahns a real voice in their future.”
Moore, Goldman Introduce Legislation to Launch Federal Investigation into Impact of Widespread Sports Betting | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: Representatives Moore and Goldman introduced bipartisan legislation to direct the federal government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into gambling disorder, its causes, effects, and treatment strategies, and to fund this research through a portion of federal excise tax revenue on sports wagers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Dan Goldman (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan Gambling Disorder Health Study Act to direct the federal government to conduct a comprehensive, multi-year investigation into the causes, development, and long-term effects of gambling disorder and to evaluate prevention, treatment, and intervention strategies.
Despite a skyrocketing percentage of Americans engaging in online gambling following the overturn of the federal ban on sports betting, no federal agency is currently designated or funded to lead national research in this area. This legislation would appropriate 10% of the federal excise tax revenue on state-authorized wagers to fund this study for up to three fiscal years.
“We are in a new age of gambling addiction as sports betting and prediction markets have proliferated into every aspect of life. Lawmakers and all Americans need to take a deeper look into the causes and effects of gambling addiction so we can best craft real solutions. This bill will go a long way in helping us address this crisis," Rep. Moore said.
“Gambling addiction is a growing public health crisis, especially for young men, and the federal government needs to start treating it as such,” Rep. Goldman said. “This bipartisan legislation is a commonsense first step to help us understand the full implications of the apps and sites that have made gambling readily accessible 24/7; to identify those most at risk of addiction; and to develop strategies to intervene and treat them, just as we do with other forms of addiction. Congress must take a more active role in fighting gambling addiction and pass this bill.”
"As online gambling surges, permeating the lives of Americans, we are increasingly concerned about how this experiment will unfold for those who will inevitably develop dependencies that can hurt families, weaken relationships, harm finances, and destroy mental health. The Kennedy Forum supports this bill so we can better understand the scope and scale of the issue and help curb the emerging wave of addictions for profit that rely on shame, isolation, and silence to proliferate in our culture,” said Lauren Finke, Senior Director of Policy at The Kennedy Forum.
Gambling addiction has become a significant public health concern in the United States, exacerbated by the rapid expansion of legalized sports betting following the Supreme Court’s decision in Murphy v. NCAA (2018), which overturned the federal ban on sports betting. By 2024, sports betting expanded from one operational state in 2017 to 39 operational states, in addition to Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico as of 2025. Correspondingly, total sports wagers increased from $4.7 billion in 2017 to approximately $220 billion wagered annually between traditional sports betting platforms and prediction markets.
Today, 27% of Americans and over half of men between the ages 18-49 claim to have an active account with an online sportsbook. Moreover, 33% of men aged 18-49 have claimed to have used an online event-based prediction market to place a bet on a sports event. This growing prevalence of gambling creates concern regarding addiction and its broader mental health impacts. National data indicates that internet searches for gambling addiction help-seeking have increased 23 percent since Murphy v. NCAA, and approximately 2-3% of the national population meet one or more of the criteria for gambling disorder and experience problems due to their gambling behavior.
Despite these trends, gambling addiction has not received the same level of federal attention as other addictions. Gambling disorders are classified as behavioral addictions in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, no federal agency is currently designated or funded to lead national research in this area, even though the federal government collects revenue from gambling activity through an excise tax. This lack of federal attention is particularly concerning given the widespread exposure and access to gambling.
The Gambling Disorder Health Study Act would:
This legislation is endorsed by The Kennedy Forum, Foundation on Drug Policy Solutions (FDPS), New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG), American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), Stop Predatory Gambling, Texans Against Gambling, and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
Representatives Moore, Carbajal Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Transit Infrastructure in Mid-Sized Cities | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
Position: Representatives Moore and Carbajal introduced bipartisan legislation to create a new federal funding category within the Section 5307 transit program to provide dedicated support for public transportation infrastructure in medium-sized cities with populations between 200,000 and 999,999.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide more federal support for transportation infrastructure in medium-sized cities.
The Medium Transit Intensive Cities (MTIC) Authorization Act creates a new Medium Transit Intensive Cities category within the Section 5307 transit-funding program. The program would be modeled on the successful Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC) formula but designed for medium-sized urban areas with 200,000 to 999,999 residents.
While medium-sized urban areas often provide transit service comparable in quality and intensity to large metropolitan systems, the current federal funding formula for infrastructure projects does not adequately recognize or reward their performance.
"Existing transit programs often favor either small or large cities, overlooking medium-sized cities such as Ogden and Layton in Northern Utah. By creating a federal set-aside to reward high-performing transit agencies operating in medium-sized cities, we can ensure that transit agencies are able to meet citizens' needs and make the long-term investments necessary to support growing populations. I’m excited to work with Representative Carbajal to introduce the Medium Transit Intensive Cities Authorization Act to support medium-sized communities that are providing high-quality transit options,” Rep. Moore said.
“Many medium-sized cities on the Central Coast and across the country have strong transit systems that people depend on to get to work, school, and to stay connected with their communities,” Rep. Carbajal said. “But the current federal transit funding framework isn’t adequate for these communities, leaving too many of them without the support they need. My bipartisan bill closes that gap by ensuring we invest in transit systems that serve their riders effectively, no matter the community’s size.”
“Utah Transit Authority (UTA) strongly supports the Medium Transit Cities Authorization Act and applauds Rep. Salud Carbajal and Rep. Blake Moore for their leadership in advancing this important bipartisan legislation,” UTA Executive Director Jay Fox said. “Mid-sized regions like Utah’s are experiencing rapid growth and increasing transit demand, yet too often face challenges competing for limited federal transit resources. This legislation will help ensure communities that are meeting or exceeding performance benchmarks receive the fair share of federal transit funding to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and strengthen regional economies. UTA is especially grateful to Congressman Moore for championing this issue and advocating for transit systems in Utah that are delivering real results for the communities they serve.”
Under current law, transit agencies in medium-sized regions are effectively measured against—and must compete with—large urban areas with populations over one million, which benefit from scale, density, and significantly greater resources. As a result, even high-performing medium-sized transit systems are at a structural disadvantage and are less able to access performance-based funding opportunities available within the existing framework.
The MTIC program would dedicate 1.5 percent of Section 5307 funding to reward transit agencies in these mid-sized regions that meet or exceed performance benchmarks. Metrics such as ridership, service frequency, and service provided per capita would be used to ensure that funding is directed toward systems delivering strong results for their communities.
By aligning incentives with performance, this proposal would:
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.NUCOR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEEnergy3 contributionsSteel manufacturer PAC — backs candidates supporting domestic steel production, infrastructure investment, and trade policies favorable to U.S. steelmakers.AI$15,000
2.ENGINEERING AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC PAC (ES3 PAC)3 contributions$15,000
5.BURNS AND MCDONNELL INC. PAC2 contributions$10,000
6.CRH AMERICAS, INC. PAC3 contributions$10,000
7.NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL PAC (NMHC PAC)2 contributions$10,000
8.NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEBusiness3 contributionsTrade association PAC for new-car dealers — backs candidates supporting dealer franchise protections, vehicle sales regulations, and automotive retail interests.AI$10,000
9.MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING CORPORATION PAC2 contributions$10,000
10.ERNST & YOUNG PAC3 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$51,050
2.SUNRUN$18,800
3.HEALTHEQUITY$18,200
4.BOYER COMPANY$16,000
5.GOLDENWEST CREDIT UNION$14,500
6.ARNOLD VENTURES$14,000
7.NOMI HEALTH$13,500
8.AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNION$13,500
9.APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$11,500
10.HICKMAN LAND TITLE$10,500
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
