Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in firm support of H.R. 2081, which reinstates and extends the deadline for construction of the Gibson Dam hydroelectric project. Similar to the project before, the Gibson Dam--this is situated in Augusta, Montana--is a partnership between the Greenfields Irrigation District of Fairfield, Montana, and Tollhouse Energy of Bellingham, Washington. The project was officially licensed by FERC in 2014, and a 2-year extension was also granted that year. Unfortunately, delays once again in paperwork and redtape require that Congress act to extend the deadline. I am fairly confident that my colleagues on the other side will also support this bill, being that the same issue before us is dams provide a clean source of power. The project has been reviewed multiple times, and it is in the best interests of Montana and our country. The dam itself is important not only to Montana and local farming communities, but it also protects pivotal wildlife in areas around it. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2081. I reserve the balance of my time.”