Greg Gianforte

I am frustrated that the negotiations for this settlement were carried out in secret.

I am concerned that the recently proposed settlement with the Nez Perce and other lower Columbia River Treaty tribes has negative, far-reaching implications for Montana residents and the economy of the entire northwest United States.

It is impossible to have confidence that this proposed settlement reflects an honest balancing of the interests at stake here.

The operational changes in the settlement by the federal government entities will likely reduce electricity supply at a time when the region is facing ever increasing demand and reliability concerns.

We urge the BLM to set aside the Proposed Rule in favor of a new, collaborative process with states, local governments, and stakeholders coming to the table.

I am proud to lend my voice to the Native American victims that I was elected to represent.

In the midst of this chaos, the Castro-Huerta decision has been a beacon of hope for Native American victims of crime.

Unemployment is a safety net and we need it. It should be there for the people when they hit a rough patch, but as I said many times, it should not be a career choice.

I support a social safety net for those who need help, and I voted to protect coverage for individuals with preexisting conditions.

Coverage does not equal access to care.

In closing, I just want to thank my friend, Don Beyer, again for his partnership on this and his real leadership. This is an important piece of legislation, Madam Speaker. I urge my colleagues to adopt it today, and I yield back the…

In closing, this is a critical issue in Montana. We have one of the highest suicide rates in the country, and making these services available is critical. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the bill, and I yield back the…

I appreciate Dr. Bucshon's leadership on this bill. I am excited to see this pass the House. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

So you are predicting a 5X increase in the number of workers that are actually in the gig economy?

It is important that America remains a global leader in fostering and growing emerging technology.

It is important that this committee continue to work in a bipartisan manner to provide law enforcement the tools they need to crack down on scammers and protect hardworking Montanans.

While the committee has worked hard to address the scourge of robocalls, there is still work to be done.

COVID-19 has put our communities into uncertain times. At the height of the pandemic, 100,000 Montanans were out of work.

Many tribal nations are rich in resources that they use for energy development and production.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans rely on a broadband connection for their daily activities.

This recognition allows tribes to access critical resources for economic development, healthcare and education and regulate affairs on tribal lands.

We need to understand how to address these challenges.

We need to better understand these challenges to increase opportunity for these communities.

I was proud to finally pass legislation restoring Federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of the Chippewa Cree in Montana last year.

I have long asked that we hear from Indian Country.