"It should not take an Act of Congress to remove a tree."
"It is an issue of forest safety and national safety and security for our entire country."
"This bill is a win/win for Montana, for the co-ops, for the collaborative effort, and it is bipartisan."
"H.R. 2358 would amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to enhance the reliability of the electricity grid"
"We should not hold our co-ops hostage over what has been a Washington problem in negligence and gridlock."
"The system is broken, and H.R. 2358 as introduced by Congressman Zinke and Congressman Schrader is a meaningful step toward fixing the problem."
"This is a tremendous first step. I hope that one day the same level of consistency, flexibility, and accountability can be incorporated into the process."
"I commend Congressman Zinke and one of my state's Congressmen, Kurt Schrader, for their leadership with introducing this bill."
"We should be doing whatever we can to empower our co-ops, not blame them for government negligence."
"So we agree. We need more scientists and less lawyers out in the field."
"The states are incredibly capable and committed to conserving the sage grouse, the habitat."