PLC Congratulates Rep. LaMalfa on Selection as Western Caucus Chair

WASHINGTON (November 19, 2024) – Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) congratulated Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA) on his election to lead the Congressional Western Caucus. As the next Chairman, LaMalfa will lead the powerful caucus that was founded out of the need to unite Members of Congress from the West to fight undue federal interference with rural, agricultural, timber, water, energy and hunting values that are the foundation of the domestic economy and American heritage. 

"We are thrilled to congratulate Chairman-elect LaMalfa as he continues his long history of fighting for the western way of life. He is a strong advocate for livestock producers and has been instrumental in improving grazing flexibility on public lands and bringing much-needed common sense to conversations about fighting wildfires and other multiple use issues,” said PLC Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover. “As a western agriculture producer with decades of on-the-ground policy experience, he is perfectly suited to take on this role leading the Congressional Western Caucus. Ranchers congratulate Chairman-elect LaMalfa on his successful leadership election and look forward to continue working with him in the 119th Congress."