On the recordMarch 15, 2022
The gentleman is right. What is more precious than water? And those of us in the West understand that very well. So, Madam Speaker, let me just say I am very grateful to have colleagues from across this great country join me tonight to talk about these issues, and to discuss our efforts in the Western Caucus as it relates to permitting month. {time} 2015 As you have heard, the broken processes surrounding permitting throughout the Federal Government have truly kneecapped our rural communities. This has slowed progress and has cost millions and millions of dollars. In order to truly unleash American potential, we have to reform this process, and we will. Between the Western Caucus and those of us in Congress, we will continue to advocate for commonsense policies that are going to do just that. Madam Speaker, I am grateful for the Special Order opportunity this evening, and I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________





