Political Quotes

“Madam President, I rise today to thank Senator Barrasso and my colleagues on Energy and Natural Resources. Today, we were able to pass H.R. 5443, which is the Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts Act. I am so appreciative of my colleagues for that support today. This is going to make a real difference for working families in this country. We know that every parcel of land the Federal Government transfers or sells has to be appraised. Right now, we have a backlog of transfers waiting on approval because of a shortage of appraisals. That is delaying affordable housing construction, conservation efforts, and critical infrastructure projects that we really need in Nevada. I thank my colleagues in joining me in cutting through this government redtape. This act was authored by me here in the Senate but also my colleague Congresswoman Susie Lee in the House. It will speed up land transfers at no additional cost to the American taxpayer by giving private appraisers the same flexibility as the government to be part of this process. In my home State of Nevada, where over 80 percent of the land is owned by the Federal Government, that is a big deal. This is a commonsense bipartisan solution. I am so grateful we were able to pass it today. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi. ____________________”