Political Quotes

“I thank Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Grijalva for their leadership. I also thank Congressman LaMalfa, Congressman Schrader, and all of the other Members for their hard work on this issue. In particular, I thank Congressman Gosar, who is here today, Congressman Tipton, and Congressman O'Halleran for cosponsoring our bipartisan amendment. Mr. Chairman, the Sinema amendment ensures the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior are educated on how unmanned technologies are transforming the energy industry to improve maintenance, lower costs, and reduce the risk of wildfires. Unmanned technology is changing the way Arizonans do business. Currently, energy companies use manned helicopters to check transmission lines and direct repair and maintenance crews. This work ensures Arizona's electric grid remains resilient, reliable, efficient, and that it works when Arizona families and businesses need it. But utilities and cooperatives believe that unmanned technology can improve the way we manage our energy infrastructure. Unmanned technologies can monitor transmission lines quickly and safely in multiple locations, enabling more efficient operations and maintenance. They provide better situational awareness to crews and managers, reducing accidents and workplace injuries. It also improves vegetation management, disaster prevention, and disaster response. These are critical issues in my home State of Arizona.…”