UT · DISTRICT 2

Celeste Maloy

RepublicanUtahCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

What they said 5

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

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Campaign position · legislative priority · 11/2/2026

Energy & environment Government & elections

State-led Colorado River negotiations

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Maloy favors keeping Congress from taking over Colorado River negotiations and having the basin states negotiate as equals. Because the states have not reached an agreement, she is working with colleagues on a plan to change incentives so states have more reason to reach agreements, rather than treating water allocation as a zero-sum contest.

Context: The plan is under development; she gives no details about its specific incentives or how they would work.

Campaign position · 11/2/2026

Energy & environment Economy, taxes & work

Streamlining approvals for mines and energy projects

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Maloy wants to reduce redundant government steps that can add time and cost to mines and energy projects, including nuclear energy development. She says streamlining should not weaken protections for public safety or natural resources, and aims to make it easier for projects and jobs to move forward.

Context: She says she has introduced bills and voted on some policies but does not name them or specify which approval requirements she would change.

Campaign position · 11/2/2026

Government & elections Energy & environment

Community input on AI data centers

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Maloy supports allowing AI data centers in Utah communities that want them, but says companies should first meet with residents, hear their concerns and explain likely effects, including water use and long-term impacts. She opposes agreements made without public input and says residents should be able to ask questions before a community decides whether to proceed.

Context: Her comments address community decisions and company conduct; she does not identify a federal proposal or enforcement mechanism.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Foreign affairs & defense

Military funding and equipment

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Maloy supports funding for the military and Hill Air Force Base, with responsible oversight of the spending. She says she will continue working to keep the United States strong and ensure service members are properly equipped.

Context: The passage does not specify funding amounts or particular equipment needs.

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Agriculture & food Energy & environment

Greater Utah control over lands and resources

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Maloy supports giving Utahns more control over federal lands and resources they rely on to make a living. She argues that local farmers and ranchers are better placed than federal officials to manage and protect those resources.

Context: The passage does not specify which lands or resources, or what changes in authority she supports.