Biography

Blake David Moore, born on June 22, 1980, in Ogden, Utah, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Utah's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2021. In November 2023, he was elected Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, becoming the first Utahn to hold a leadership position in the U.S. House or Senate.

Before his congressional tenure, Moore worked as a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State, gaining firsthand experience in international relations and national security. He later joined Cicero Group, a Utah-based management consulting firm, where he led projects across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and public policy.

Moore is married to Jane Boyer, and together they have four sons: Max, George, Winston, and Franklin. He remains actively involved in his community, notably serving as a Little League coach.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and Business from the University of Utah
• Master's in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University

Political Experience

• U.S. Representative for Utah's 1st Congressional District
  • Elected in 2020 and re-elected in subsequent terms.
• Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference
  • First Utahn elected to House or Senate leadership.
• Committee Assignments:
  • House Ways and Means Committee
  • Subcommittees: Healthcare, Social Security, Work and Welfare
  • House Budget Committee
• Caucus Memberships:
  • Co-Chair of the Armed Forces and Depot Caucuses
  • Co-Chair of the DOGE Caucus
  • Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership
  • Member of the Republican Study Committee
  • Member of the Republican Governance Group
  • Member of the Congressional YIMBY Caucus
  • Member of the Congressional Western Caucus

Notable Achievements

• Authored and passed multiple bills into law during his first term, including:
  • Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act
  • Better Cybercrime Metrics Act
  • National Medal of Honor Act
  • Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act
• Advocated for Hill Air Force Base's modernization efforts and housing availability.
• Named a 2022 Fiscal Hero by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget for efforts to address the national debt and deficit.

Moore's background in foreign service and business consulting informs his approach to governance, emphasizing problem-solving and bipartisan collaboration to address the challenges facing his constituents and the nation.