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Greg Richard Gianforte is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the Governor of Montana, a position he has held since January 4, 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party and previously served as the U.S. Representative for Montana's at-large congressional district from June 21, 2017, until the present. Gianforte's political career began after a successful business background, where he founded and led several technology companies.
Montanans are bombarded with robocalls. Last year alone, Americans received over 48 billion robocalls. That is nearly 100,000 robocalls per minute. Too many robocalls are deceptive and destructive, from bogus insurance offers to threats of…
I know it would really help our state to have more--a more local LEND program.
Currently, Montana is one of only a handful of states without their own LEND training program.
I am a proud sponsor of the Autism CARES Act. I know funding for this program has been used to identify thousands of kids who otherwise may not have been diagnosed as on the spectrum.
I urge the Speaker to immediately schedule this important bill so the American people know where we stand. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has not been recognized for debate. ____________________
75 years ago, courageous Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy and parachuted behind enemy lines. Facing what Supreme Allied Commander Eisenhower described as the German war machine, they fought for the cause of freedom. Many Montanans…
Robust public health programs lead to future savings and better health outcomes for all.
It is imperative that we find common ground on these very bipartisan programs so that there are no lapses in funding.
As we look to rebuild and modernize our infrastructure, addressing the needs of our rural communities must be a priority.
We need to continue to work together and, Mr. Chairman, let's find bipartisan ways to get this infrastructure built, particularly as it relates to rural broadband.
We have a crisis on our southern border, even if Democrat leaders try desperately to deny it. Nearly 100,000 people were detained last month trying to illegally cross our southern border. Mr. Speaker, imagine if the population of Billings…
We need to find common-sense solutions, and I look forward to finding those with my colleagues across the aisle, to make drugs less expensive, increase transparency where it is needed, and put patients first.
During National Police Week, I rise to recognize police officers in Montana who protect and serve our communities. They put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer embodies this selfless service…
In 2016 alone, it is estimated that between private insurers, patients, and the Government, about $3 billion was spent on unused cancer treatments that were just thrown into the garbage.
These hospitals run on a very tight margins and every dollar in their operation is vital.
I continue to hear from Montanans about the burden of high drug costs and I look forward to digging.
I thank the gentleman for the time. Madam Speaker, I hear from hardworking Montanans in my office and throughout the State that they are worried about the rising cost of healthcare. Rising premiums and increasing deductibles force Montana…
I appreciate that. My time is short here. I just want to highlight the fact that, you know, today in your State House you are considering a bill that would eliminate all coal-fired electricity.
I would invite you to come to Colstrip, Montana with me to meet the people whose livelihoods you are extinguishing.
I would just offer that those are devastating impacts of your policy on Montana and our communities.
I thank the gentleman for the time. Madam Speaker, I rise today to once again provide the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana with the overdue Federal recognition that they deserve. The Little Shell Tribe began petitioning…
I fully believe that everyone in this chamber is committed to working to get lower drug prices.
I have been working with my friends on the subcommittee here--Mr. Carter, Mr. Welch--and tomorrow we will be introducing a bill specifically around drug-price transparency.
We all agree that Americans should vote and participate in our Republic. We all agree that every American's vote deserves to be counted and protected. But the bill, the underlying bill we consider today, is riddled with problems. My…
Time and time again I hear from Montanans about the rising cost of healthcare in our State. For many in Montana, Obamacare has been unaffordable.
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