Celeste Maloy
About
Celeste Maloy is a Republican U.S. Representative who won the Republican primary for Utah's 3rd Congressional District on June 23, 2026, defeating challenger Phil Lyman by a roughly 2-to-1 margin and advancing to the general election on November 3, 2026. She was first elected to Congress in 2023 via special election to represent Utah's 2nd District and previously worked as a deputy county attorney in Washington County, public lands attorney for the Utah Association of Counties, staff attorney for the Washington County Water Conservancy District, and chief legal counsel to Rep. Chris Stewart. Maloy was born in Cedar City, Utah, in 1981, earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Southern Utah University and a J.D. from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School, and has focused her legal career on public lands and water issues.
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Severe thunderstorm leaves downed, damaged power lines across Ogden
Firefighters asked Ogden residents to stay away from downed or damaged power lines following a severe thunderstorm that passed through the area Saturday night. Saturday, Aug. 22, a strong thunderstorm moved through Ogden.
Harley Fire burns nearly 200 acres in northern Utah, damages power structures
The Harley Fire has grown to just under 200 acres in northern Utah, forcing evacuations and causing power outages. The human-caused fire ignited Friday, spreading to 199 acres by Saturday morning, according to officials with Utah Fire Info.
Utah Rep. Maloy reacts to Trump beef import deal after Tyson plant closure
Utah Rep. “My phone keeps ringing because ranchers who are unhappy about increased imports of foreign beef are calling for help,” Maloy wrote. “We understand why beef prices are a problem right now. 89 a pound, up 57% since 2021, and that's real pressure on American families.
Utah Rep. Maloy reacts to Trump beef import deal after Tyson plant closure
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy said ranchers called her office after President Donald Trump announced a temporary deal allowing more imported ground beef into the U.S.
Utah's Federal Legislative Delegation Comprised of Lee and Curtis
Utah's federal legislative delegation includes U.S. Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, alongside four U.S. Representatives. Wasatch County maintains records of various state and federal officials serving the region.
Solar Farm in Tooele County Supports Utah Energy Superabundance Goals
The Horseshoe (D.E. Shaw) solar farm in Tooele County continues to operate as a key component of Utah's energy landscape, reflecting a broader state strategy of energy superabundance. This development aligns with long-standing policy positions held by U.S. Representative Celeste Maloy regarding domestic energy independence and an "all-of-the-above" approach to resource management.
Lee and Utah Delegation Applaud Trump's Monument Boundary Reductions
Senator Mike Lee and the Utah federal delegation applauded President Trump's July 2026 proclamation modifying the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. The decision significantly reduces the size of the monuments to align with the Antiquities Act's mandate for the smallest compatible area.
Utah Leaders Gather in Cedar City for 2026 One Utah Summit
The One Utah Summit 2026 convened state and rural leaders in Cedar City to discuss economic prosperity and future growth. Held at Southern Utah University, the three-day event featured high-level speakers including Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Representative Celeste Maloy.
Congresswoman Celeste Maloy and the future of energy in Utah
Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (in yellow), along with other Utah officials, tour the Horseshoe solar project near SR-196 and I-80. On Aug. 3, 2026, Congresswoman Celeste Malloy met with officials from Tooele County, Utah State Senate, and the Utah House of Representatives as well as representatives from DESRI, AES, NextEra Energy, Fluence, and Enyo Renewable Energy to discuss the future of Utah’s energy resources.
Trump Reduces Size of Utah National Monuments
President Donald J. Trump has signed proclamations reducing the size of Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, a move the White House calls a restoration of sensible management and conservation groups call an unlawful attack on public lands. The reductions, which strip millions of acres of protection, have drawn sharp criticism from wilderness advocates and hunting organizations.
Utah Delegation Welcomes Trump's Monument Boundary Reductions
The Utah federal delegation has expressed support for President Trump's July 2026 proclamation to reduce the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monuments. The decision aims to align monument sizes with the 'smallest area compatible' standard mandated by the Antiquities Act of 1906.
Trump Reduces Utah National Monuments Amidst Legal and Political Conflict
The State of Utah and conservation groups are at odds following President Trump's July 2026 decision to significantly reduce the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. While state officials argue the smaller scale allows for better management and resource allocation, the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has labeled the move unlawful and vowed to challenge it in court.
The Antiquities Act Marks 120 Years of Protecting American Landscapes
The Antiquities Act has entered its 120th year, serving as a primary conservation law for protecting American lands and waters. The legislation allows presidents to designate national monuments to preserve sites of cultural, natural, or historical significance.
Thousands Protest Trump's Reduction of Utah National Monuments
Nearly 1,000 Utahns held statewide protests on July 20, 2026, to oppose President Donald Trump's decision to reduce the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by approximately 90%. Demonstrators gathered in Salt Lake City, Moab, Ogden, Provo, St. George, and Bluff to demand that state and federal representatives protect the three million acres of federal land.
Statement from Chair Maloy on Reclamation Final EIS for Colorado River Operations
Press Releases Statement from Chair Maloy on Reclamation Final EIS for Colorado River Operations Washington, July 31, 2026 | Quinn Jenssen ((202) 738-0845) Tags: Water WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, the Bureau of Reclamation published the Final Environmental Impact Statement
Rep. Celeste Maloy Introduces the ATOMIC Act to Strengthen AI Nuclear Security
Press Releases Rep. Celeste Maloy Introduces the ATOMIC Act to Strengthen AI Nuclear Security Washington, July 29, 2026 This week, Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced the bi-partisan AI Threat Output and Monitoring Incident Containment Act (ATOMIC Act), legislation directing
Utah's federal, state and local leaders tour Cottonwood burn scar, vow action in D.C.
BEAVER, Utah (ABC4) — When the Cottonwood burn scar brought on rushing waters and destruction to Beaver, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy started gathering Utah's leaders to respond. Beaver City Mayor Matt Robinson tells ABC4 he was on FaceTime with Maloy as he watched the canyon flood.
Westerman Surveys Fire Damage in Utah
Press Release Westerman Surveys Fire Damage in Utah WASHINGTON, D.C., July 24, 2026 | Committee Press Office (202-225-2761) Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), U.S. Sen.
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bill to Rename Tremonton Post Office
Congressman Blake Moore has introduced legislation to rename the Tremonton Post Office to honor Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada. The bill seeks to designate the USPS facility at 111 South Tremont Street as the Sorensen-Estrada Post Office.
Congressman Blake Moore and Utah Delegation Introduce Bill to Support Wildfire Prevention | U.S. Congressman Blake Moore
HomeNewsPress Releases February 11, 2025 Congressman Blake Moore and Utah Delegation Introduce Bill to Support Wildfire Prevention WASHINGTON– Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01), Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03), Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04), and Congresswoman Celeste Maloy
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