Political Quotes

“Throughout the month of March, the Western Caucus has been highlighting the need for permitting reform in almost every aspect of the Federal Government. Permitting and regulatory reform have long been a priority for the Western Caucus and it has become even more important in recent months. As our Nation fights to reestablish energy independence, we need certainty for American energy producers and a reliable process for increased critical mineral mining. As catastrophic wildfires threaten the West year after year, we need permitting processes that empower State and local land managers to effectively manage our forests and our grasslands. As rural communities are faced with more and more Federal overreach from the Biden administration, they deserve certainty and transparency. That is why we must reform our broken permitting processes to unlock American investment and unleash the potential of rural America. Landmark environmental protection laws like NEPA and the ESA have truly gotten out of control. While well intentioned they are, they are now used by serial litigants to stall critical infrastructure and management projects. These far-left environmental groups use these statutes to drive political wedges and ensure America is dependent on her adversaries. Endless cycles of litigation tie the hands of project developers, of land managers, and of private conservationists, all while posing a serious threat to both our local economies as well as our environment.…”