Biography
Celeste Maloy, born on May 22, 1981, in Cedar City, Utah, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Utah's 2nd Congressional District. Raised in Hiko, Nevada, she grew up in a single-wide trailer with five siblings. Her mother sold Avon products, and her father was a volunteer firefighter. Maloy is the niece by marriage of Cliven Bundy and cousin to Ammon Bundy, known for their involvement in the 2014 Bundy standoff.
Before her election to Congress, Maloy served as chief legal counsel to U.S. Representative Chris Stewart and as deputy county attorney for Washington County, Utah. She also worked as a soil conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
In 2023, Maloy won a special election to succeed her former boss, Chris Stewart, in Utah's 2nd Congressional District. She was sworn into office on November 28, 2023, becoming the first woman to represent Utah in Congress since 2019 and the fifth in the state's history.
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Southern Utah University, 2003
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Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University, 2015
Political Experience
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U.S. Representative for Utah's 2nd Congressional District, 2023–present
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Chief Legal Counsel to U.S. Representative Chris Stewart
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Deputy County Attorney for Washington County, Utah
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Public Lands Attorney for the Utah Association of Counties
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Staff Attorney for the Washington County Water Conservancy District
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Soil Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
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Committee on Appropriations:
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
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Committee on Natural Resources:
- Subcommittee on Federal Lands
- Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries
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Policy Focus:
- Advocates for increased local control over federal lands and resources
- Supports securing the U.S.-Mexico border
- Aims to curb federal spending and inflation
- Defends religious freedoms and pro-life values
Maloy's extensive background in agriculture and law informs her legislative priorities, particularly concerning land and water policy, which are critical issues for Utah's 2nd District.
