Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Montana for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 660, the Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. This bicameral, bipartisan legislation increases transparency, consolidates multiple reports, and requires the Bureau of Reclamation, the BOR, to do a thorough inventory of its assets, as well as prioritize major repairs necessary at the agency's facilities. This bill has a strong history of bipartisan support. It was approved unanimously by the Senate in the 113th Congress, with Senators Barrasso and Schatz ushering passage. The previous administration testified in strong support of the bill last Congress. This Congress, the Trump administration testified in strong support of the Senate bill, which is identical to the House bill. The bill has five Democratic cosponsors and 15 Republican cosponsors. The bill passed the House Committee on Natural Resources by unanimous consent. Senator Barrasso and Senator Schatz are again spearheading the Senate companion, and the Senate bill has passed the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For more than a century, the Bureau of Reclamation has transformed the West into a powerhouse that feeds the Nation and the world while also providing renewable, emissions-free energy for millions of Americans. BOR provides essential services that benefit water and power users, as well as our Nation's farmers.…”