Blake Moore

We can’t continue with a $2 trillion deficit. Our mandatory spending has increased from 25% of our budget fifty years ago to over 77% today. https://t.co/WFcG5ezPpw

Americans are wagering 30 TIMES the amount of money this year than they were just eight years ago. That’s a jump from $5 billion a year to $150 billion. We cannot continue to enable platforms that breed addiction and dangerous habits. https://t.co/viDgYmCsLc

Time to put those signs back up! 🇺🇸 Let’s go! https://t.co/BxH3PxbsKF

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Congress used to have budget summits. Today, we're having debt summits. Our trajectory isn’t sustainable, and this event organized by the @HouseBudgetGOP brought together a sensational bipartisan group of leaders and experts to articulate a plan. https://t.co/R153Zeagol

I loved stopping by Brigham City Peach Days this year. Late-season frost decimated most of this year’s peach crop, but that didn’t stop the community from rallying together and moving forward. It’s one of Utah’s favorite traditions, and it was great to see so many local farmers and small businesses participating.

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. Background: 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. ###

As co-chair of the House Depot Caucus, I was thrilled to join @SenatorLankford in hosting a breakfast with several general officers from across the Air Force’s maintenance and sustainment enterprise, including current and former leadership of the @oo_alcoffical at @HillAFBUtah. Our depots are critical to military readiness, given that they enhance the lifespans of our complex array of weapons systems, and operate during times when it is not profitable for private industry to do so. They are also engines of local economic growth and serve as fantastic community partners, especially in Northern Utah.

"When Karyann let her son collect feathers, she wasn’t ignoring danger. She was ignoring cultural norms that are keeping kids indoors, and parents in fear." My team and I are encouraged at the bipartisan attention this issue is receiving. https://t.co/fiXLZGuDDY

25 years later, we still remember September 11. We remember the heroes who stepped up and the strength our country showed by coming together. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/PNKanXEtJ3

I was honored to join our military community @HAFB for their 9/11 memorial ceremony. It's hard to believe it has been 25 years. I remember exactly where I was, as I'm sure many of you do, too. Never Forget. No term is more apt for this day because it applies to those who lived through it and those who were born afterwards. I'm grateful for our first responders and service members who answered the call that day and every day since.

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. Background 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.

It was an honor to be with 15 of our heroic Medal of Honor recipients at the @MohMuseum as @POTUS signed into law my bill to enact a Medal of Honor Monument on the National Mall. This effort was among my first when I came to Congress, and watching this legislation 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. And a special thank you to the Jerry Jones family, in particular Charlotte Jones, for their leadership at the museum and dedication to serving our military community.

This is heartbreaking. Across the country, parents are being punished for giving their kids reasonable, safe independence. Stories like Karyann's set a dangerous precedent and make it harder for children to learn and grow outdoors. A child's safety is always paramount, but we have to trust that parents know what’s best for their kids. I recently introduced legislation to address this issue and protect families against unnecessary legal intervention. This will continue to be a bigger problem if we don't take action, and I hope my colleagues will work with me on a solution.

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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. Background 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. Read the full bill here. ###

Welfare programs should help people become self-sufficient, not hinder their progress. https://t.co/O3mAf6EZfV

As America celebrates our 250th year, it’s only fitting that we recognize the sacrifices made that allow us the freedom we have today. 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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Blake Moore is pleased to announce that the University of Utah is receiving $625,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology to support the Utah Network for Integrated Computing and Semiconductor Research and Education. Congressman Moore successfully advocated for and secured this award as a Fiscal Year 2026 Community Funding Project. “The University of Utah does phenomenal work educating and training engineers, and this funding will enhance their ability to build a skilled domestic semiconductor workforce,” Congressman Blake Moore said. “Semiconductor manufacturing is essential to both economic growth and national security, and I am thrilled to have partnered with the U to pursue this funding opportunity.”

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. Background 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. Read the full bill here. ###

We will never climb out of our mounting debt if we do not both reform our legislative process and crack down on fraud. Read my latest opinion piece in @DeseretOpinion here ⬇️ https://t.co/JyMiyGU3qA

I’ve met with Chambers of Commerce across Northern Utah this month to talk about investing in our children’s futures. Employers can contribute to the new Trump Accounts and be a part of setting up the next generation for financial success. I’m grateful to have pushed this legislation in the House and across the finish line! Learn more at https://t.co/N6PjbRyYqN.

I was honored to join @UUtah President Randall at the closing ceremony of Fort Douglas. The final 50 acres have been transferred to the U, 163 years after it was established. My team recently passed the Research Park Act, designating part of this land as a premier research incubator for the university. This change will help preserve this land as a place where future generations can learn, grow, and move our nation forward.

Congratulations to Rockwell Myers from Utah on winning the Patriot Games! Way to represent our state so well in this exciting event as part of the America 250 celebrations. 🇺🇸

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