Maloy Talks Of Changes In Washington On Southern Utah Radio Show

On a recent appearance on the Big Picture Morning Show, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy, representing Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, shared insights into her work in Washington, current legislative debates, and her connection to Utah’s rural communities.

“It’s so nice to wake up in Cedar City. It’s also nice to wake up after 5 a.m.,” Maloy said, expressing appreciation for spending time in her home district. She acknowledged the challenges of enacting change in Washington but reassured listeners, “We all know it needs to change, but the change is going to make people insecure. Just hang in there. Sleep on it for a couple of nights. If it doesn’t change, call. We’ll talk it through.”

Maloy discussed the ambitious legislative agenda Republicans are tackling, including reconciliation and appropriations bills. “We’re trying to do a reconciliation bill by April and appropriations by March,” she explained, highlighting efforts to renew the Trump-era tax cuts while offsetting their costs. “It’s an extremely ambitious agenda that Congress has taken on,” she admitted, emphasizing the need for long-term legislative solutions rather than relying on executive orders.

Addressing the Antiquities Act, Maloy voiced her support for a bill she introduced to limit presidential authority in designating national monuments. “Congress shouldn’t be giving up its authority to a president,” she stated, advocating for greater congressional involvement in monument creation. She explained that presidential monument designations often bypass local input, whereas congressional action requires debate and consensus.

Maloy also acknowledged the difficult position some Democrats face in navigating party loyalty and voter priorities. “There are 17 Democrats in seats that Trump won. They want to flip the House in the midterm, so some of them are getting smart and saying, ‘Yeah, I want to vote for cuts,’” she noted. While party leadership remains resistant, she expressed optimism about bipartisan cooperation on key issues.

Before signing off, Maloy encouraged constituents to stay informed. “If you are listening and you don’t get my newsletter, go to my website,” she urged, highlighting her efforts to maintain transparency.

You can listen to our entire discussion with Congresswoman Maloy in the podcast below.