Wilderness Legislation

National Monuments Panel Discussion in Lewistown, MT

 

Over the course of 22 public meetings, I heard from hundreds of Montanans, each with their own ideas and opinions.  As Montana’s only Representative in the House, it’s my job to make sure everyone has a chance to be heard, and that their ideas are fairly considered.

My staff took careful notes at each meeting, but if you don’t see your comment below, please call my office at (888) 232-2626 and we’ll get it posted.

Here is a COMPLETE LIST of people and organizations that SUPPORT and OPPOSE the version of Senator Tester's Wilderness legislation that was added to the Omnibus Spending Bill in late 2010.

Comments, Questions and Concerns
Letter to President Obama on National Monuments ( 10/05/12 02:28 PM PST )
Denny Rehberg asks President Barack Obama to promise no new National Monuments in Montana during his first term.
Debate on 1906 Passage of Antiquities Act ( 05/04/12 08:19 AM PST )
The Antiquities Act was never meant to circumvent Congress and designate huge parcels of land as National Monuments. In fact, this question was directly considered during the debate. On June 5, 1906, Mr. Stephens of Texas asked on the House floor if the Antiquities Act could be used to tie up large parcels of land, the bills’ sponsor assures him: “Certainly not. The object is entirely different. It is to preserve these old objects of special interest and the Indian remains in the pueblos in the Southwest.”
Support & Opposition to Senator Tester's Wilderness Bill ( 12/21/10 06:28 AM PST )
Omnibus Spending Bill w/ New Wilderness Legislation ( 12/15/10 01:44 PM PST )
New Bill is on Page 893
Leaked Monuments Memo ( 08/17/10 12:43 PM PST )
The full "NOT FOR RELEASE" Memo in which plans to declare millions of acres in Montana as National Monuments using the Antiquities Act are discussed.
Leaked Monuments Memo ( 07/12/10 03:15 PM PST )
Pages 15-21 of the "NOT FOR RELEASE" Memo in which plans to declare millions of acres in Montana as National Monuments using the Antiquities Act are discussed. Interior continues to refuse to release the missing pages.
Antiquities Act Documents ( 05/14/10 01:23 PM PST )
A .zip file of documents released by the Department of Interior relating to plans for the use of the Antiquities Act in Montana.
Michael Garrity Testimony ( 02/03/10 01:33 PM PST )