Greg Gianforte

I thank the gentleman from Utah for his comments, and especially for his leadership on this important issue, bringing the knowledge of local government here to this House to help us deal with this devastating situation out west. At this…

So that would allow all participants to have their voice?

The Federal grazing leases, yes, they give us the agricultural opportunity to make our ranches more valuable.

So streamlining the NEPA process ---- would be a benefit?

Under the current system that allows legal challenges to annual operating instructions, is there potential for agencies to have to litigate similar issues repeatedly?

The bottom line is that we need range land management that utilize sound science, provides for flexibility, and incorporates permittee input.

Ranchers are, quote, ``an important contributor to the customs, cultures, and rural economies of the West,'' end quote.

It seems like it's a hand-to-mouth experience where you have very little certainty about the future.

So not knowing when the litigation is coming or from which direction really adds uncertainty to your ability to plan your business?

So in your experience, various groups, conservation, ag producers can work together and resolve issues at a local level?

Unfortunately, one of the greatest challenges to grazing is special-interest litigation and the abuse of some of our core Federal environmental protection statutes.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment. It would prohibit funds from being used to advance guidance or make rules that rely on Obama-era social cost of carbon guidance. I have heard from folks…

I'm a big--played football in high school. We won games by running three- to five-yard plays.

Thank you, Chairman Gianforte for the invite to speak on behalf of Crow Tribe.

I am concerned that President Trump's and Secretary Zinke's proposed reorganization could severely compromise the ability of BIA and the Department of Energy's Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development from providing the expertise…

This is a very important discussion to make sure the public has access to the public's land.

And can we count on you and your organization in your role as inspector general to ensure that this kind of improper behavior does not persist?

Last year, I was on the ground for five fires in Montana. I was even fortunate enough to have Secretary Perdue join myself and Secretary Zinke at one fire.

At this time, I urge adoption of my commonsense amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Gianforte). The amendment was agreed…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment I cosponsored with Representative Gosar that will expand the Good Neighbor Authority for counties. Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service to…

It is not too much to ask to say, if you are getting a benefit from the government, you should have to do something to receive that.

I would argue that second-shift workers and second-grade teachers are tired of this approach we have to social welfare.

Clearly, we understand the significance of this. Generally, for most Americans, there is one day when they interact with the IRS. It is today.

To the committee, being here on tax day, this is game day for the IRS.

Representative Gianforte asked for prioritized deferred maintenance projects in Montana and inquired how fast work could begin on these projects.