Standing Up for Freedom, Affordability, and Common Sense

Washington bureaucrats should not be making decisions that limit our freedoms, hurt our economy, and make life more expensive. That’s why I was proud to vote yes on several important measures this week to roll back extreme federal overreach and protect the livelihoods of American families, farmers, small businesses, and rural communities.

These votes were about restoring balance, protecting choice, and standing up for common sense. Here’s a quick look at the legislation we passed:

➡️ Protecting Outdoor Recreation at Glen Canyon:
I voted to nullify a National Park Service rule that would have banned off-road vehicles on 24 miles of park roads at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Glen Canyon welcomes over 5 million visitors a year and plays a major role in Utah’s $9.5 billion outdoor recreation economy. Blocking access would have hurt small businesses, rural communities, and the millions of Americans who enjoy responsible recreation on our public lands.

➡️ Stopping California’s Overreach on Trucks and Cars:
I also supported three resolutions to overturn Biden administration waivers that gave California unprecedented authority to dictate truck and car standards for the entire country. 

The three rule we BLOCKED include:

• Forcing truckers to meet costly zero-emission mandates by 2035, which would drive up the price of goods and cripple small businesses.
• Requiring ALL new cars sold in America to be emissions-free by 2035, which would limit consumer choice and push traditional gas-powered vehicles off the market.
• Imposing unrealistic nitrogen oxide standards on trucks, which would further increase costs for our supply chain and hardworking American families.

Americans should be able to choose the car or truck that fits their life, not be forced into expensive mandates that don’t match their needs or budgets.

➡️ Protecting Water for California’s Families and Farmers:
I also voted to overturn a rule listing the longfin smelt as endangered based on flawed science. This unnecessary listing would have further restricted water supplies for farmers and communities across central California, harming food production and hurting families across America. We need to prioritize reliable water access, not add more red tape based on politics, not science.

The Bottom Line:
These votes were about pushing back against radical policies that limit our freedom, hurt our wallets, and make life harder for everyday Americans. I’ll always stand up for common sense, economic opportunity, and protecting the American way of life.

Thanks for following along, and as always, I’m honored to fight for you in Congress.