Steve Daines

The bill before us is a compromise for the State, the tribe, the Federal Government, dozens of local areas and groups.

It fully settles costly water rights litigation.

We invest in infrastructure to provide clean drinking water and irrigation for tribal and non-tribal members.

It fully settles costly water rights litigation.

Our commitment to tribal sovereignty must be unwavering.

The bill before us is a compromise for the State, the tribe, the Federal Government, dozens of local areas and groups.

I am proud to say today for the first time ever we have the support of Montana's entire congressional delegation.

How important is it to finalize this last remaining water settlement in the State of Montana and have a bill that could be implemented at the State, Federal, and local level?

It fully funds the rehabilitation of the Milk River Project which is the lifeblood for our farmers and ranchers.

It is a really important point, because as anybody who has dealt with water out west knows, in terms of the data, that right determines priority.

The Fort Belknap Water Rights Settlement Act is truly a win.

Today is historic, it really is.

Today is historic, it really is.

This bill is a result of a lot of compromise, a century or more of work.

How important is it to finalize this last remaining water settlement in the State of Montana and have a bill that could be implemented at the State, Federal, and local level?

We invest in infrastructure to provide clean drinking water and irrigation for tribal and non-tribal members.

It is a really important point, because as anybody who has dealt with water out west knows, in terms of the data, that right determines priority.

We are writing to inform you that the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council is giving its full-throated endorsement to the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement.

We are writing to inform you that the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council is giving its full-throated endorsement to the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement.

I urge you and the Fed to remain vigilant and steadfast in your effort to rein in inflation for the sake of all Americans.

I have heard from community banks across Montana who are justifiably concerned that they will be wrongfully punished for the actions of a few poorly regulated and poorly managed banks.

I cannot help but reflect on the warning signs that were ignored by my colleagues across the aisle while they raced to push through trillions of dollars in partisan spending disguised as COVID relief.

I have heard from community banks across Montana who are justifiably concerned that they will be wrongfully punished for the actions of a few poorly regulated and poorly managed banks.

I urge you and the Fed to remain vigilant and steadfast in your effort to rein in inflation for the sake of all Americans.

I cannot help but reflect on the warning signs that were ignored by my colleagues across the aisle while they raced to push through trillions of dollars in partisan spending disguised as COVID relief.