"one of my great frustrations with the IIJA was that it was drafted without the input of a single Republican Member of Congress."
"the definition in statute for 'rural' is, as you know, 200,000 people or less."
"I also have cosponsored the Simplifying Grants Act, which would require Government agencies to simplify the difficult process."
"I have helped introduce the Rebuilding Rural Roads Act, which Congressman Finstad from southern Minnesota and I lead."
"I really hope you are able to address these concerns with Representative Maloy and commit to supporting the legislation."
"It is clear that this capital could be put into much better use than being held in escrow by the Department of the Interior."
"It is no secret that energy demand, both in the United States and around the world, is going to continue to increase for decades to come."
"So, contrary to what my colleagues on the opposite side of the aisle may claim, the project is still required to undergo the full NEPA review at multiple different points in the process."
"Thank you very much."
"This flawed, renewable-energy-only approach also jeopardizes vital revenue to states and the Federal Government."
"Nothing in this bill would allow a geothermal project to move forward without proper environmental reviews."