On the recordJune 18, 2012
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, S. 997, the East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act, extends the water contract between the United States and the East Bench Irrigation District in southwestern Montana until December 31, 2013, or until a new contract can be executed. This bill allows for the continued irrigation of 28,000 acres of land which is important to that area's economy. It also preserves the district's renewal rights while a local matter is adjudicated at the State level. The bill will not influence the outcome of State actions. S. 997 is supported by our colleague from Montana, Congressman Dennis Rehberg, and by the administration. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.
