I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the provisions of rule XXII, all postcloture time on Executive Calendar No. 595 be considered expired at 2:25 p.m. and the Senate immediately vote on the nomination; that if confirmed, the…

It's critical that we work together to address the challenges facing Indian Country.

I have 7 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

It is critical that we address the water rights of our tribes.

we are in desperate need of reforming our budgeting and appropriating processes

I think this is an important hearing on many different fronts.

It is important that we do not have to rely on Russia and on China for minerals and materials, that we can produce them right here in the United States, including my home State of Montana.

The Bureau of Reclamation built the original Gibson Dam on the Sun River between 1926 and 1929. The dam has served to capture spring snowmelt for irrigation and to prevent flooding in the region. This bill would extend the FERC license to…

Thank you, Chairman Gianforte for the invite to speak on behalf of Crow Tribe.

I am concerned that President Trump's and Secretary Zinke's proposed reorganization could severely compromise the ability of BIA and the Department of Energy's Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development from providing the expertise…

I'm a big--played football in high school. We won games by running three- to five-yard plays.

These minerals are critical for our consumer economy. They are also critical for our defense industry.

It is critical for our energy independence as a state and a nation to have a Commission that is able to approve and move quickly on our nation's priorities.

This gives America an incredible opportunity both from an economic viewpoint as well as national security and positive geopolitical consequences for the United States to supply more natural gas to Europe.

We need less regulations and expedited approvals.

I believe our founding fathers anticipated this and had enumerated powers in Article 1, Section 8 on the Commerce Clause that this may be where this has to be finally decided.

Congress needs to take action on this.

What are some actions that Congress could take to refocus Section 401?