"As additional water rights settlements are ratified by Congress would they then be able to be funded by the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund if permanently extended as this bill proposes?"
"Water rights settlements are preferable to resolving water rights claims via litigation."
"I have continued to make the charge to the Department of the Interior to request more funding for the Blackfeet water rights settlement so that Congress can fund it by the 2025 enforceability date."
"It's critical that we work together to address the challenges facing Indian Country."
"I want to applaud the Trump administration for initiating this effort here of how do we eliminate the duplication and redundancy in the Federal Government, how do we improve efficiency, effectiveness,..."
"Indian water rights settlements, like the Blackfeet settlement, need to be funded in a very timely manner."
"It is important that we do not have to rely on Russia and on China for minerals and materials, that we can produce them right here in the United States, including my home State of Montana."
"These minerals are critical for our consumer economy. They are also critical for our defense industry."
"We need less regulations and expedited approvals."
"What are some actions that Congress could take to refocus Section 401?"
"Congress needs to take action on this."