Utah — 2nd District

Peter Crosby

Opposes tariffs and promotes housing affordability

Crosby focuses on relief for working families facing high housing costs and inflation on basic food staples. He opposes the Trump administration's tariffs, calling them an illegal regime that inflates consumer prices and harms local entrepreneurs. Crosby also advocates for expanding affordable housing models and supporting SNAP assistance for struggling families.

• Calls for ending federal tariff policies to lower prices on consumer goods
• Proposes incentives for affordable housing and community development models
• Supports ensuring full distribution of SNAP benefits to Utah families

“We are currently experiencing a housing crisis that prevents people from finding permanent homes due to a housing market that is one of the most expensive in the country.”

“I would join other willing members of Congress and bring an end to an illegal tariff regime that is making it harder and harder for our local business and entrepreneurs to make a living.”

Blake Moore

Promotes permanent tax cuts and deregulation

Moore highlights his legislative role on the House Ways and Means Committee in drafting tax relief provisions for working families and small businesses. He advocates making tax cuts permanent, doubling the Child Tax Credit, increasing Section 179 small business deduction caps, and eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security.

• Authored provisions making tax cuts permanent and doubling the Child Tax Credit
• Sponsored the Small Business Growth Act to expand Section 179 expense limits to $1.29 million
• Proposes eliminating federal taxes on tips, overtime, car loan interest, and Social Security benefits

“With Utahns struggling with housing and high cost of living, I’m laser focused on growing the economy, increasing wages, building more housing, slashing expensive regulations, and creating jobs through my role on the Ways and Means Committee.”

Peter Crosby

Supports banning stock trading and dark money

Crosby prioritizes restoring trust in government by reforming congressional rules and political finance. He advocates for banning individual stock trading by members of Congress and their families, opening a dialogue on congressional term limits, and eliminating corporate dark money from elections.

• Supports a complete ban on individual stock trading for members of Congress and immediate family
• Backs congressional term limits to prevent professional politicians
• Advocates removing corporate dark money from the federal political process

“First, I would ban individual stock trades for all members of Congress and their immediate families.”

“Second, I would support a conversation about term limits for Congress.”

Blake Moore

Advocates fiscal discipline and deficit reduction

Moore emphasizes reining in federal spending and reforming the congressional budgeting process through conservative fiscal principles. He established a local Debt and Deficit Task Force and focuses on curbing wasteful spending as a core duty on the Budget and Ways and Means committees.

• Created the Debt and Deficit Task Force uniting Utah business and community leaders
• Recognized as a Fiscal Hero by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
• Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and U.S. Term Limits pledge

“Blake Moore launched the Debt and Deficit Task Force to confront our skyrocketing national debt and fix a broken budgeting process that threatens our future.”

Peter Crosby

Opposes Medicare and ACA funding cuts

Crosby strongly criticizes federal legislation that reduces Medicare funding, arguing it harms health access in rural Northern Utah communities. He advocates protecting the Affordable Care Act and bolstering rural hospital emergency care systems.

• Opposes federal reconciliation legislation reducing Medicare payments starting in 2026
• Warns against healthcare funding reductions that disproportionately impact rural communities
• Supports protecting local hospital and emergency care systems

“The recent "Big Beautiful Bill," which District 1's Rep. Blake Moore helped craft and pass, significantly cuts access to healthcare by reducing payments to Medicare starting in 2026.”

Blake Moore

Supports HSA expansion and healthcare transparency

Moore supports market-oriented healthcare reforms aimed at reducing consumer costs and expanding coverage options. He championed raising Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits and promotes increased transparency across the healthcare industry.

• Helped pass legislation increasing HSA contribution limits for families
• Advocates for healthcare price transparency and lower overall health costs
• Voted for the 2025 budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1)

“He helped secure major tax provisions that make the Trump tax cuts permanent, expand the Child Tax Credit, strengthen the adoption tax credit, and increase HSA contribution limits so families can better manage health care costs.”

Peter Crosby

Supports Great Salt Lake restoration and land stewardship

Crosby emphasizes environmental protection, restoring the Great Salt Lake, and conserving public lands. He also supports local community resistance against large corporate developments, such as the proposed Stratos data center project in Box Elder County.

• Prioritizes long-term environmental restoration of the Great Salt Lake
• Advocates strict protection and stewardship of public lands
• Opposes large-scale corporate developments impacting local communities, such as the Stratos data center

“Protecting our public lands, restoring the Great Salt Lake, and standing up for communities against corporate developments like the Stratos data center project in Box Elder.”

Blake Moore

Promotes public land access and lake conservation

Moore balances public land recreational access with environmental conservation initiatives. He signed the Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter, secured $50 million in federal conservation funding for the lake, and introduced bills expanding recreational access for shooting, hunting, and boating.

• Signed the Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter and secured $50 million in federal lake restoration funding
• Reintroduced the Range Access Act to establish free public target shooting ranges on federal lands
• Passed the MAPLand Act and introduced the MAPWaters Act to digitize public access records

“Blake also joined state leaders, researchers, and philanthropists in signing the Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter, building on the fifty-million-dollar federal investment he helped secure to support long-term conservation and restoration of the lake for future generations.”

Blake Moore

Supports Hill Air Force Base and defense supply chains

Moore champions Utah's defense installations and national security readiness through his leadership roles on congressional military caucuses. He secured funding for the Sentinel nuclear modernization program at Hill Air Force Base, promoted depot hiring reforms, and introduced legislation to bring critical defense manufacturing back from China.

• Co-chairs the House Air Force Caucus and House Depot Caucus
• Secured funding for the Sentinel program bringing 4,000 jobs and six new buildings to Hill Air Force Base
• Introduced bipartisan legislation to reshore printed circuit board manufacturing for military systems
• Passed the Medal of Honor Monument Act into law

“As co-chair of the House Air Force Caucus and the House Depot Caucus, I am a proven advocate for Hill Air Force Base and Utah’s defense workforce.”

Blake Moore

Supports strict border enforcement and deportation laws

Moore supports rigorous border security measures, lawful immigration processes, and expanded state authority to enforce federal laws. He voted for the Laken Riley Act, legislation making DUIs grounds for deportation, and wider House Republican border security packages.

• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act to mandate federal detention for certain offenses
• Voted Yea on the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act to allow deportation for impaired driving
• Supports House Republican legislation focused on border security and upholding legal immigration rules

“I prioritize safety for our community and families, secure borders, and a lawful immigration system.”