Press Releases

Congressman Ben McAdams today supported a bipartisan bill in the House Financial Services Committee –the SAFE Banking Act –to help Utah’s effort to gain access to legal banking services for the state’s medical marijuana business. The bill, H.R. 1595, moved through committee Thursday. The committee mark up moves it closer to a vote by the full House. McAdams sits on the committee. It passed on a bi... Read more »

Congressman Ben McAdams has signed a letter to the House Speaker and Majority Leader asking for quick movement on a series of infrastructure bills to address long-running needs in Utah and across the United States. McAdams said upgrades to roads, bridges, airports and the electrical grid are important to Utah’s economy and to improve safety and reduce congestion in the rapidly-growing 4th Congress... Read more »

Congressman Ben McAdams today supported a comprehensive package of campaign finance reforms, ethics reforms and government accountability measures to clean up Washington and restore power to everyday Utahns. The legislation – H.R. 1 –also includes an amendment McAdams put forward to shine more light on lobbying activities. “Our system is broken. Too many politicians go along to get along. We need ... Read more »

Congressman Ben McAdams testified before the House Budget Committee Wednesday and warned that with interest on America’s $22 trillion debt the fastest growing part of the federal budget, both parties must work to lower deficits. McAdams is a member of the House Blue Dog Coalition, a group of 27 fiscally-responsible Democrats dedicated to the financial stability and national security of the country... Read more »

Congressman Ben McAdams voted for the Natural Resources Management Act – a comprehensive public lands package that includes 10 locally-driven Utah measures, including land conveyances in Juab and Utah counties. Significant sections of the bill -- S.47-- include the creation of the Jurassic National Monument in Emery County and the permanent reauthorization of the federal Land and Water Conservatio... Read more »

Congressman Ben McAdams voted today for a resolution of disapproval on President Trump’s plan to go around Congress and spend billions of taxpayer dollars without Congressional approval. The measure – H. J. Res 46 – received bipartisan support in the House and now goes to the Senate. “I support the House resolution to block the President from ignoring the Constitution to spend almost $7 billion wi... Read more »

Congressman Ben McAdams has joined the Freshmen Working Group on Addiction, a bipartisan effort to promote policies to end the addiction crisis in this country. Started by Rep. David Trone of Maryland, the group is composed of 36 members of the newly-elected freshman class with representatives from across the entire nation. The purpose of the group is to come together to understand the extent of ... Read more »

West Jordan, Utah—Congressman Ben McAdams will hold two town hall meetings during the upcoming Congressional District work week – one in Lehi, Utah County and one in Nephi, Juab County. “I’m eager to meet with folks in this part of Utah’s 4th Congressional District to answer their questions and get their feedback on whether what’s happening in Congress is working for them,” said McAdams. “I want t... Read more »

Salt Lake County, Utah—Congressman Ben McAdams, UT-04, has hired additional staff to fill several top Congressional office positions. In December, McAdams announced the selection of Nichole Dunn as Chief of Staff. Eric May will serve as Legislative Director. With nearly 10 years of experience on Capitol Hill, Eric most recently worked for Congressman John Delaney, handling House Financial Services... Read more »

Congressman Ben McAdams has cosponsored bipartisan legislation, including a bill that would stop congressional pay if Congress fails to pass its budget or spending bills on time. The “No Budget, No Pay Act”, (H. R. 129) -- introduced by Reps. Jim Cooper, Stephanie Murphy and Vern Buchanan--would prevent House and Senate members from receiving their salary if they miss annual deadlines for budgets ... Read more »