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Ryan Zinke

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Ryan Keith Zinke is an American politician and businessman who served as the U.S. Representative for Montana's at-large congressional district from 2015 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Zinke was appointed as the Secretary of the Interior under President Donald Trump, serving from March 2017 until January 2019. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as energy development, public land management, and conservation efforts. Zinke has also been involved in various initiatives related to veterans and outdoor recreation.

Oct 8, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 538, the Native American Energy Act. Mr. Young, my esteemed colleague from Alaska, I commend him on his efforts over the years. This represents a significant step for tribes across the country…

Congressional Record · 2015-10-08
Sep 30, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor October as Special Operations Appreciation Month. The significance of October dates back to the roots of the first Special Forces service, aka the Devil's Brigade. This unit, like others--Scouts and…

Congressional Record · 2015-09-30
Sep 17, 2015

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support to remind my colleagues in the Senate that the Western United States is on fire. We don't have time for inaction and more political pandering. The House has passed the Resilient Federal…

Congressional Record · 2015-09-17
Sep 17, 2015

Madam Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a Billings resident, a World War II veteran, and a fabled member of the Army 10th Mountain Division K Company, Chuck Hauptman. Seventy years ago, the young lieutenant was crawling on his belly…

Congressional Record · 2015-09-17
Sep 11, 2015

Lastly, how could anyone vote for a deal in which the full disclosure of documents is not delivered? No Member of this body has been privy to the secret deal between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran. No Member has read this…

Congressional Record · 2015-09-11
Sep 11, 2015

Mr. Speaker, this is not a Democrat or a Republican issue. This is an American issue. We are talking about Iran and injecting billions of dollars into Iran. The Marine barracks were Iran. At least 500 troops, whom I served with in Iraq…

Congressional Record · 2015-09-11
Sep 10, 2015

Mr. Speaker, the Iranian deal--I stand in the absolute, strongest possible opposition. What would make America think that Iran's having a nuclear capability in 13 years would be a good idea? What would make any American believe that, in 5…

Congressional Record · 2015-09-10
Jul 28, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Montana jobs and to rally against this administration's war on American coal. In Montana, coal means good-paying jobs. Those are blue collar, union jobs. Coal means economic opportunity. Coal means…

Congressional Record · 2015-07-28
Jul 21, 2015

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Marine Sergeant Carson Homquist, Marine Gunnery Sergeant and Purple Heart recipient Thomas Sullivan, Marine Lance Corporal Skip Wells, Marine Sergeant David Wyatt, and Navy Petty Officer Second…

Congressional Record · 2015-07-21
Jul 9, 2015

Mr. Chairman, I stand in opposition to the amendment. We have to reward collaboration and working together. What this bill does not do is discourage NEPA. What it does do, though, is it brings people together to work together. That is what…

Congressional Record · 2015-07-09
Jul 9, 2015

Mr. Chairman, as a fifth generation Montanan, I grew up in timber country. Our mills and train yards were in full swing, and visitors from around the world flocked to see Glacier Park. Revenues from the timber industry were reinvested in…

Congressional Record · 2015-07-09

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