These are important bills that need to get advanced, and today is the start of that.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the flexibility.

the Crow Tribe Water Settlement Amendments Act and the Crow Revenue Act both bolster tribal sovereignty, increase energy security, and we both know, fund much-needed resources on the reservation.

This Crow Water bill in front of the Committee today is an excellent example of the good work that the Chairman is doing serving his tribe.

I want to thank you for holding a hearing on our Crow Tribe Water Settlement Amendments Act.

Let me be clear what this bill does and does not do.

This Crow Water bill in front of the Committee today is an excellent example of the good work that the Chairman is doing serving his tribe.

Yes, we are very confident that we would be able to build the whole system out and include the wastewater systems.

Tell me what you are going to do to replace that pipeline to deliver clean water to the people in Crow Country.

I think it is a very important piece of legislation.

I appreciate the fact that both Poarch and Lytton got the delegation on board.

the Crow Tribe Water Settlement Amendments Act and the Crow Revenue Act both bolster tribal sovereignty, increase energy security, and we both know, fund much-needed resources on the reservation.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the flexibility.

When Chairman Whiteclay took over the Crow Tribe, it was not under the best of leadership, and that is being generous.

Many years ago, my Native friends told me that water is life, and it is, for all lives.

I will say I am disappointed that my Crow Revenue Act was not included in today's hearing.

It is always good to have you in front of the Committee.

These are important bills that need to get advanced, and today is the start of that.