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Congressman Rob Bishop

Representing the 1st District of Utah

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New Legislation Would Give States a Tool to Challenge Out-of-touch Federal Policies

May 21, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON— Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) today joined with 20 fellow Members of Congress to introduce the Repeal Amendment [H.J. Res. 115].
Issues:
10th Amendment

Rep. Bishop Urges President Obama to Reconsider Using the Controversial Antiquities Act to Create a New National Monument on U.S. Mexico Border

May 19, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) today sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging that he refrain from designating a new national monument on the U.S.- Mexico border given the ongoing violence occurring on federal lands in the southern border regions.

IN THE NEWS: Utah lawmakers are working to cut back on federal control of public land in our state

May 15, 2014 Article
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SALT LAKE CITY, (ABC 4 Utah) – The majority of public land in Utah is controlled by the federal government, about 70%.

Bishop Lauds Federal, State, and County Plan to Protect Plant Species and Preserve Multiple Use

May 6, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON— Congressman Bishop (UT-01) today applauded the announcement of a plan that will manage and conserve a plant species knows as Graham's and White River beardtongues  while also providing opportunities for economic development.
Issues:
Public Lands

IN THE NEWS--NASA chief tries to reassure Congress amid rift with Russia over Ukraine

May 2, 2014 Article

By Ben Wolfgang, The Washington Times

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Relying on Russia to Get to Space = Bad Idea

April 30, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON

—In response to the latest U.S. sanctions, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin addressed America's reliance on the Russian Soyuz to transport astronauts to space. Rogozin stated,

"I propose that the United States delivers its astronauts to the ISS with the help of a trampoline."

Issues:
Space, Science and NASA

GAO Releases Audit of the National Environmental Policy Act

April 15, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON—The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released their findings from an extensive audit of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Hatch, Lee, Bishop, Chaffetz, Stewart Urge BLM to Keep Seized Nevada Cattle Out of Utah

April 11, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Five members of Utah's congressional delegation – U.S. Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee, and Reps. Rob Bishop (UT-01), Jason Chaffetz (UT-03), and Chris Stewart (UT-02) – today urged the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to keep cattle seized in Nevada out of Utah.

House Passes Budget for 2015

April 10, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the budget for fiscal year 2015. Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), a stalwart advocate for spending reforms and a strong national defense, joined with 218 colleagues in support of the 2015 Path to Prosperity.

Congressmen Bishop & DeFazio Issue Joint Statement About Improvements to Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA)

April 4, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON— Today the House Natural Resources Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Subcommittee held a hearing to consider legislation, including the discussion draft for the re-authorization of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), which expires next year.

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