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IN THE NEWS: Bishop seeks grand bargain on public lands
Apr 16, 2013
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By Thomas Burr, Salt Lake Tribune April 16, 2013 LINK TO ONLINE STORY Washington • Tired of the gridlock over how to manage federal lands, Rep. Rob Bishop is attempting to bring together all sides of the issue to find common ground to either preserve or drill. The Utah Republican is one of Congress’...
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Bishop Calls President Obama’s Proposed Climate Change Mandate “The Wrong Tack”
Mar 15, 2013
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WASHINGTON— This week further information has been leaked about President Obama and his Council on Environmental Quality’s plans to instruct each federal agency to consider “global climate change” before approving major federal projects. Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman of the Public Lands a...
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Sen. Vitter and Rep. Bishop to Introduce Energy Legislation During Media Availability
Feb 26, 2013
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WASHINGTON-- Senator David Vitter, top Republican on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (R-LA) and Congressman Rob Bishop, Chairman of the House Natural Resources Public Lands and Environment Regulation subcommittee (R-UT) will hold a media availability tomorrow, Wednesday February 27...
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Subcommittee Chairman Bishop Leads Request for Comprehensive Analysis of NEPA’s Costs and Regulatory Burdens on Taxpayers
Feb 7, 2013
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WASHINGTON – House Natural Resources Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01), along with Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (MI-06), Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard “Buck” Mc...
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Bishop Issues Letter to Labor Secretary Regarding Job Corps Facility in Clearfield, Utah
Jan 22, 2013
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WASHINGTON-- Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) has issued a letter to Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis regarding potential cuts to the Job Corps facility located in Clearfield, Utah. Utah's entire delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives joined in support of the letter, which encouraged Secretary...
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Bishop Returns to House Natural Resources Committee
Dec 20, 2012
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WASHINGTON– House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) today named Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) Chairman of the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation. This subcommittee will have similar jurisdiction as the former National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands s...
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Bishop Resumes Position on House Armed Services Committee
Dec 12, 2012
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WASHINGTON– House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (CA-25) today announced that Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) will serve on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) for the 113th Congress. “I am honored that my good friend Rob Bishop has chosen to return to the Armed Servi...
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IN THE NEWS: House Republicans push increased energy development in fiscal cliff talks
Nov 28, 2012
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Phil Taylor, E&E News Increased energy development on public lands would generate new jobs and revenue needed to tackle the country's fiscal crisis, a pair of GOP lawmakers said in a letter yesterday to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio). Rep. Rob Bishop (Utah), chairman of the House Natural Resou...
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Rep. Rob Bishop Reacts to the President’s Proposed Tax Increase
Jul 9, 2012
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WASHINGTON—Today President Obama proposed raising taxes on families and businesses earning more than 250,000. For many small businesses the increased tax burden could jeopardize their ability to stay solvent, let alone create jobs. Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the following statement in res...
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Bishop Reacts to Release of President’s Proposed Budget
Feb 13, 2012
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Today, President Barack Obama released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2013, which calls for $3.8 trillion in spending, $1.5 of which is considered ‘new spending.’ Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) expressed concern that the budget would require unsustainable levels of federal spending now and in t...
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