WASHINGTON, D.C. – The victorious Republicans in the House selected U.S. Rep. Blake Moore to continue his role of Vice-Chair of the House Republican Conference in the upcoming 119th Congress.
Moore’s re-election to that post came on Nov. 13, in the midst of a flurry of votes by GOP members of Congress to select leaders for the coming term.
“The American people voted for Republican leadership in the House, Senate and the White House,” Moore said after his re-election. “We are ready to hit the ground running.”
In the same role that he held for a year in the 118th Congress, Moore will be responsible for effectively amplifying members’ voices to communicate the GOP Conference’s legislative agenda and priorities.
The vice chair also coordinates special orders on the House floor; hosts professional development seminars for Republican staff; liaises with committees, caucuses and member of the Republican leadership to build strong communications campaigns; shares best practices for members to communicate to constituents in innovative ways; and more.
Moore will also be assisting U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) in her new role as the House Conference Chair.
McClain was also elected to that post on Nov. 13, making her the 4th highest ranking Republican in the House. She replaces U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), who has been tapped by incoming President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Moore and McClain will now ride herd on the GOP’s narrow majority in the House, trying to focus their often restive voices into a single, clear message.
Moore briefly considered running for the conference chair position, but eventually concluded that the post required someone with more seniority.
Moore was first elected to Congress in 2020, replacing multi-term congressman Rob Bishop to represent Utah’s 1st Congressional District. He was handily re-elected in both 2022 and 2024.
During his previous terms in Congress, Moore has developed a reputation as something of a pragmatist for forging alliances across the political aisle to pass bi-partisan legislation.
“I look forward to serving with the House Republican leadership,” Moore added, “as we build on our success and demonstrate to the American people that we are a strong, dynamic conference that will deliver policies that make our nation more free, safe, prosperous and strong.”
The other members of the new Republican leadership team in Congress include Representatives Steve Scalise (R-LA) as GOP majority leader; Tom Emmer (R-MN) as GOP Whip; Erin Houchin (R-IN) as conference secretary; Richard Hudson (R-NC) as campaign committee chair; and Kevin Hern (R-OK) as policy committee chair.
Moore is now the first Utah congressman to hold the vice chair position of the GOP conference.