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Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, was awarded the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) "Friend of Farm Bureau" award at a presentation in Bozeman this week.

Congressman Denny Rehberg released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its state-by-state jobs report showing Montana's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.1 percent for September.

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Congressman Rehberg was awarded the Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award from the National Association of Manufacturers in recognition of his steadfast support of job-creating American manufacturers and their employees.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to commit to not designating new national monuments in Montana at the end of his first term.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to the United States Postal Service upon learning that it has approved the plan to move mail processing from Kalispell to Missoula in 2013.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement critical of the decision by House and Senate Leaders to adjourn until after the election and before getting their work done.

Congressman Rehberg joined the U.S. House in passing the Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012. This critical legislation includes several bills to rein in President Obama's regulatory assault on one of the nation's most important energy resources.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined the majority in the House in voting to pass H.J.Res. 118, a resolution that expresses disapproval of President Barack Obama's ongoing effort to weaken the 1996 welfare reform law.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has once again been honored by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) which named him a "Guardian of Small Business."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today signed a bipartisan discharge petition to bring H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act to the House Floor for a vote.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and other American personnel were killed yesterday in Benghazi, Libya.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement commemorating the 11th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Congressman Rehberg praised House-passage of the Cabin Fee Act, which he co-sponsored. The legislation would establish a fair and predictable yearly lease system for cabin owners on National Forest land who have been saddled with massive fee increases.

Congressman Rehberg, a vocal advocate of a Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment, today released the following statement as the U.S. national debt is projected to surpass $16 trillion today for the first time in the country's history.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today was the lead signer on an amicus brief filed on behalf of the Veterans Jesus Memorial on Big Mountain outside of Whitefish, Montana.

It's no secret that things in Washington, D.C. are a mess. What's less commonly understood is that, while the gridlock between Republicans and Democrats grabs headlines, for Montana the bigger conflicts arise between rural and urban interests.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that he is hosting a Veterans Roundtable with Senator John McCain (R-AZ) on August 17, 2012 at 3 PM. The event is open to the public and will be held at the MSU College of Technology.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after national unemployment rose to 8.3 percent in July.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted for H.R. 6233 the Supplemental Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act, which reauthorizes disaster assistance programs that expired at the end of the 2011 fiscal year.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, helped pass legislation in the House of Representatives to limit onerous EPA fuel storage regulations for small agriculture producers that are too costly and unnecessary.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined colleagues in the House in sending a letter to Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid urging him to schedule a vote to stop automatic defense cuts, sometimes called sequestration.

Congressman Rehberg is urging U.S. agriculture and trade officials to ensure that Montana grain producers are not unfairly penalized by Canadian trade restrictions when new rules by the Canadian Wheat Board go into effect.

Congressman Rehberg used his position as Chair of the Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Subcommittee to include youth labor and regulatory relief provisions to help preserve the rural way of life and provide economic stability for the Ag. industry.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week introduced legislation with Rep. Lee Terry to expedite work on the Keystone Pipeline, which would create 1,200 private sector jobs in Montana.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office released a report indicating the recent Supreme Court Ruling on the President's health care law would increase insurance premiums even more.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today urged House leadership to make passage of the 2012 farm bill a priority prior to the August District Work Period.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released his FY 2013 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations bill for public review and feedback. The $150 billion bill includes a $6.2 billion reduction compared with FY12.

Chairman Denny Rehberg today stated that the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Service and Education will mark-up the fiscal year 2013 bill on Wednesday, July 18 at 10 am.

Congressman Rehberg today announced eight other speakers will participate in his "Defending our Defenders" Listening Session in Great Falls on Monday, July 16. The event also features special guest Congressman Randy Forbes.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after the U.S. House voted again to repeal President Obama's health care law along with its 20 tax increases and 13,000 pages of harmful regulations.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced a public listening session to provide an update on the status of the historic Veterans Jesus Memorial on Big Mountain near Whitefish, Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner requesting floor consideration of the Second Amendment Sovereignty Act which he introduced with Ben Quayle.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to President Obama's announced intention to raise taxes on American job creators.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced a town-hall style listening session to be co-hosted with Congressman Randy Forbes (VA-04), Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee of the House Committee on Armed Services.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today took steps to help those impacted by the Ash Creek Fire by organizing an informational meeting on Thursday, July 12 at 6:00 pm at the St. Labre School auditorium in Ashland.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the national unemployment rate remained at 8.2 percent, after the economy added just 80,000 jobs, far fewer than anticipated.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reconsider proposed guidelines that would ban the purchase of fresh white potatoes through the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC).

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to Ag Sec. Tom Vilsack and Interior Sec. Ken Salazar urging them to open all available public land, as well as land currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), for emergency grazing.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, worked with the full House Appropriations Committee to support efforts to provide necessary federal resources to address wild fires in the west.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States released its decision regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, sometimes called "Obamacare".

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined Montana's winner of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, Madison Dauenhauer, in Washington, D.C. to see the unveiling ceremony for her artwork.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the followings statement after the White House extended the comment period for new Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hydraulic fracturing rules for 60 days.

Congressman Rehberg is requesting that the Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) program be included in the 2012 Farm Bill as it was in the 2008 Farm Bill. ATTRA, is run by a national nonprofit organization, and is located in Butte.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement as the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress.

Congressman Rehberg joined members of the House of Representatives in voting to pass H.R. 2578, the Conservation and Economic Growth Act, which incorporates 14 separate pieces of legislation designed to improve public lands and bolster economic activity.

Congressman Denny Rehberg released the following statement after yet another report that President Obama is strongly considering even deeper cuts to strategic nuclear weapons than is required by New START.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after President Obama announced today that he will allow up to 800,000 illegal immigrants to remain in the country, and seek employment and benefits without fear of deportation.

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to VA Sec. Eric Shinseki and Ed. Sec. Arne Duncan inviting them to work with him to find a solution to a UM oversight which left 19 veterans currently enrolled in summer classes without promised tuition.

Congressman Rehberg today thanked the Interior Department for backing H.R. 4606, his legislation to allow the National Park Service to issue a right-of-way permit for maintenance of a natural gas pipeline that crosses into Glacier National Park.

Congressman Rehberg joined a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House in voting for the Protect Medical Innovation Act, which he also co-sponsored, that would eliminate the 2.3 % medical device excise tax established in President Obama's health care law.

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg is co-sponsoring legislation that increases accountability for members of Congress if they fail to pass their mandated budget bills.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today asked EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to immediately end the invasive policy of using unmanned drones to monitor private farms and ranches.

Congressman Rehberg expressed his condolences to the families and friends of the victims of an air tanker plane crash that killed the two pilots.

Congressman Rehberg joined the House majority in passing the FY13 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill, which Rehberg helped craft as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is requesting the House of Representatives take action on a bill to protect southwestern Montana.

Today we pay our respects to fallen Americans, and to their families, for a debt that we can never fully repay, but that we can and must honor ...

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today expressed thanks to the Montana National Guard and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta for responding to his March 27 request that the Army honor a commitment of 15 days leave that was promised.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that Madison Dauenhauer, from Anaconda High School, and Alecia Stone, from Whitehall High School, have been selected as winners in Montana's Congressional Art Competition for 2012.

Congressman Rehberg successfully offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to protect Malmstrom Air Force Base.

Congressman Rehberg added an amendment to the 2013 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill to block funding to advocate for or agree to any provision of a UN small arms treaty that would restrict the 2nd Amendment rights of American citizens.

Congressman Rehberg helped pass the 2013 Veterans Administration and Military Construction Appropriations Act which includes language permitting the National Cemetery Administration to purchase land from cemeteries in Montana and elsewhere.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, praised the inclusion of language he helped craft in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which will protect the Montana Air National Guard (MANG) F-15 C/D mission in Great Falls.

Congressman Rehberg called for an Independent Counsel to take over the investigation into possible wrongdoing in the $41 billion collapse of MF Global, a brokerage firm whose bankruptcy has tied up significant assets for a number of Montana ag producers.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised the U.S. House for standing up for Second Amendment rights in the face of ongoing anti-gun efforts on the part of President Obama and his allies in the House and Senate.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement encouraging the United States Senate to stop using student debt as a political football.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has posted 48 entries from Montana high school students on his Facebook page. Facebook users are encouraged to visit the site in order to view the submissions and vote for their favorites.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, voted for the Interest Rate Reduction Act (H.R. 4628) to prevent interest rates from doubling from 3.4% to 6.8% on July 1, 2012 for new federally subsidized Stafford Loans to undergraduate students.

After hearing from Montanans who shared their serious concerns about CISPA with me ...

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg today released the following statement after President Obama's Labor Dept. announced it was pulling a proposed rule that would undermine the ability of farmers and ranchers to hire young people.

Congressman Rehberg, today met with TSA representatives in his office to discuss protocols that apparently justified a situation in which a 4-year-old air traveler was detained for a physical pat-down after hugging her grandmother.

Congressman Rehberg worked with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science to instruct the Justice Dept. to address the unique challenges that face law enforcement in communities that have seen significant population growth.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, successfully offered an Amendment to fight an attempt by the Obama Administration to use an obscure regulatory process to track the purchases of firearms in four border states.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today offered an amendment during markup of the FY13 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill to prevent an unprecedented expansion of authority under the Clean Water Act.

Congressman Rehberg today sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate strongly condemning provisions passed by the U.S. Senate which would require all new cars to have "event data recorders."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 9, the Small Business Tax Cut Act. Montana has 30,882 businesses with fewer than 500 employees.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, will hold a public listening session, Saturday, April 21, in Choteau, to discuss the implications of the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act, introduced by Senator Max Baucus and cosponsored by Senator Jon Tester.

Congressman Rehberg is asking the USDA to commit more resources to the fight against the wheat stem sawfly, an insect that is responsible for up to a 30% reduction in wheat yields in fields across 9 states, including Montana.

Congressman Rehberg joined the U.S. House in passing a measure that would require Presidential monument designations made through the Antiquities Act to be approved by the impacted state legislature and governor.

Congressman Rehberg joined the U.S. House in voting to pass the Sportsmen's Heritage Act, which requires federal land managers to facilitate the use of, and access to, the public lands and waters they oversee for fishing, hunting and shooting.

Congressman Deny Rehberg will hold a public listening session to discuss the implications of the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act, introduced by Senator Max Baucus and cosponsored by Senator Jon Tester.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, welcomed Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to Montana with a reminder of Montanans' efforts to save the state's rural post offices and processing centers.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, commended the 27 students he nominated for appointments to America's service academies for 2012, as most students prepare for their final months of high school.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after President Obama signed the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act into law. Rehberg is a co-sponsor of the bill in the House.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is embarking on a tour through the state to explore the economic impact of Made in Montana job creation and to gauge the harmful effects of overreaching federal regulations.

Congressman Denny Rehberg was honored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with its "Spirit of Enterprise" Award for Rehberg's pro-job, pro-small business voting record for 2011. This is Rehberg's eleventh consecutive Spirit of Enterprise recognition.

Congressman Rehberg endorsed an effort by Montana counties to adopt a resolution opposing proposals from the United States Postal Service to change current service standards, close post offices, and consolidate mail processing centers.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement today after voting against the so-called ‘Ryan Budget' citing concerns with changes made to Medicare.

House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Service and Education Chairman Denny Rehberg, today called Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to testify before his subcommittee in preparation for the FY 2013 Appropriations bill.

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta requesting the Army honor a commitment of 15 days leave that was promised to a medical evacuation unit comprised of Montana and South Dakota Army National Guardsmen.

Congressman Rehberg invited House Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (MI-06), and other committee members, to visit Montana to demonstrate what an "All-of-the-Above" energy solution can look like.

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg introduced legislation with Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador to help strengthen the long-term economic outlook for Montana's livestock community by improving the grazing permit process.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to comments made by President Barack Obama to Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.

Congressman Rehberg released this statement marking the 2-year anniversary of the President's Health Care Law. Rehberg, who stood with the majority of Montanans, was the only member of Montana's delegation to vote against it.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is questioning new FEMA flood zoning policies that may cause some businesses in Montana to close their doors due to dramatic increases in the cost of flood insurance.

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Donley urging him to hold the course on his original plan to bring eight C-130 Hercules aircraft to the Montana Air National Guard (MANG) in place of C-27Js which have been scrapped by the Pentagon.

Congressman Rehberg and a bipartisan group of lawmakers contacted Ag Secretary Vilsack and Trade Ambassador Kirk to object to protectionist trade restrictions by Taiwan which have cost US producers hundreds of millions of dollars in lost export trade.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki asking him to support the creation of a fifth Vet Center in Helena.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement regarding a new request that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approve a new four-year $36.7 billion loan program for Greece.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced a resolution to mirror Montana's "Right to Keep and Bear Arms Week" at the Federal level. The resolution supports the establishment of a week to celebrate the natural right to keep and bear

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter with House colleagues that asks the President to enforce a law he signed preventing the use of tax dollars to advocate or promote gun control. Rehberg, the Chairman of the House Appropriations

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced legislation with lead sponsor Representative Michael Turner (R-OH-03) to prevent reductions to ICBMs contained in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) without modernization. The l

Denny Rehberg, today joined a strong bipartisan majority in the House in passing The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. This legislative package includes six bills – three of which Rehberg and the House have already passed – to impr

Congressman Rehberg recieved widespread support for his sponsorship of H.R. 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Release Act, that would release 43 mil. acres of federal land locked up in so-called Wilderness Study Areas and Inventoried Roadless Areas.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined Montana Shooting Sports Association president Gary Marbut in heralding the beginning of Montana's Right to Keep and Bear Arms Week.

Congressman Rehberg joined House colleagues in passing H.R. 1433, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, legislation that would correct a dangerous expansion of eminent domain authority by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Kelo v. City of New London

Congressman Rehberg released a statement after Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to press Saudi Arabia to expand oil production to the U.S. This comes after the State Department rejected the Keystone XL project.

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to re-think plans to dramatically reduce America's arsenal of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls is home to the 341st Missile Win

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today invited Montana high school students to submit their original artwork to Montana's Congressional Art Competition for a chance to be displayed for a year in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.

Congressman Rehberg thanked the Military Officers Association of America for their support of his legislation, the Keep America's Promises Act, that would restore pensions and other earned benefits currently being denied to 157 Air Force officers.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after the announcement that the United States Postal Service intends to end mail processing in Wolf Point, Helena and Butte, and is still looking for a reason to close Kalispell as well.

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to President Obama urging him to abandon his budget plan to increase the cost of health care for veterans enrolled with TRICARE. In Montana, there are currently 34,427 TRICARE recipients.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after the EPA decided not to regulate the use of lead fishing tackle. Last year, Rehberg cosponsored legislation to prevent the EPA from taking this action in the first place.

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg called on the Senate to take action on H.R. 1309, the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 which Denny voted for, and which overwhelmingly passed the House more than seven months ago.

Congressman Rehberg responded to the President's FY 2013 budget which, despite raising taxes by $1.5 trillion incurs a $901 billion deficit for 2013.

Congressman Rehberg joined fellow pro-job colleagues in introducing the Energizing America through Employment Act to immediately approve the Keystone XL jobs project, which will create thousands of private sector jobs including 1,200 in Montana.

Congressman Rehberg is urging HHS Secretary Sebelius to abandon plans under the new health care law to force organizations that offer health insurance to their employees to provide coverage for contraceptives contrary to their religious beliefs.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after the Freedom From Religion Foundation sued in U.S. District Court in Montana to force the removal of an historically significant veterans memorial statue of Jesus in northwest Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is co-sponsoring a bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, a specialized World War II military unit trained at Fort Harrison that conducted high risk missions.

Congressman Rehberg introduced legislation to restore pensions and other benefits currently denied to 157 Air Force officers who were honorably released from service as a consequence of the Obama Administration's Reduction in Forces Policy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today reacted to reports that the Montana Air National Guard (MANG) will get a new mission comprised of eight C-130 cargo/transport planes. MANG currently runs a critical F-15 fighter jet mission.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter asking House and Senate Conferees to once again include language in the Payroll Tax Relief bill to allow the Keystone XL jobs project to move forward.

Congressman Rehberg questioned Nancy Leppink, Deputy Administrator of the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, about a proposed rule widely believed to represent a major threat to the future of the family farm.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the Department of Labor announced it would "re-propose the portion of its regulation on child labor in agriculture interpreting the ‘parental exemption.'"

Congressman Rehberg contacted Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging him to reconsider the Obama Administration's proposal to close the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Hysham, Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the U.S. House voted to repeal the CLASS Act.

Denny released the following statement after the Forest Service announced its decision to extend the special use permit for a 25'x25' parcel of land which holds a veterans memorial statue of Jesus on Big Mountain.

Congressman Denny Rehberg has announced his sponsorship of the Keystone For a Secure Tomorrow Act, legislation to Congressionally approve the federal permit allowing construction to begin on the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Congressman Rehberg joined rural colleagues in urging leadership to remove language from the FAA reauthorization that would phase out Essential Air Service (EAS) by October 1, 2013. Montana currently has 8 Essential Air Service Airports.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the selection of Whitney Derks as Montana's Cherry Blossom Princess for the 100th anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival, April 7-14, 2012.

Congressman Rehberg announced that his legislation to protect an historically significant veterans memorial statue of Jesus in northwest Montana will be the subject of a Congressional Legislative hearing.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the announcement that SkyWest Airlines will provide 7-day Essential Air Service to Butte.

Congressman Rehberg contacted USFS Chief Tom Tidwell urging the Forest Service to quickly draft another travel plan for Gallatin National Forest that takes into account all historical data regarding motorized vehicle use.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today expressed his hope that the President would reverse his purely political opposition to the Keystone XL jobs project in today's State of the Union Address.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after the U.S. and Canada signed a 2-year extension of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement, done in part because of a letter Rehberg and his House colleagues sent to U.S. Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk.

Congressman Rehberg contacted top Air Force and National Guard officials reiterating his strong support for maintaining the Montana Air National Guard (MANG) F-15 C/D mission in Great Falls.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after President Obama formally rejected the federal permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after he voted to block President Obama's request that the federal debt limit be increased by another $1.2 trillion – enough to last through the 2012 elections.

Congressman Denny Rehberg cosponsored H.R. 3676 to amend the National Defense Authorization Act by saying that "no United States citizen may be detained against his or her will without all the rights of due process ...

Congressman Rehberg asked the Air Force to restore 157 Air Force officers to active duty in order to restore their pensions after being honorably released without pensions or benefits as a consequence of the Obama Administration's Reduction in Forces

Congressman Rehberg praised the continued bipartisan advance of his Keystone XL legislation giving the President 60 days to make a decision on a permit for the job-creating project.

Congressman Rehberg continued providing public and industry input to USPS in opposition to their proposals to eliminate over 80 rural post offices in Montana, along with the consolidation of mail processing centers in the state.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the nomination of 27 students for appointments to America's service academies for 2012.

Congressman Denny Rehberg today maintained his support for a year-long extension of the Payroll Tax relief. Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, American workers will see higher taxes as of January 1.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today turned to his vast Social Media networks on Facebook and Twitter to rally support for Glacier Memorial Garden north of Kalispell. About 170 wreaths had been placed on veterans' graves before they were s

Congressman Rehberg is once again taking the lead in the U.S. House of Representatives as the author of a letter to the Secretary of Labor asking her to abandon a half-baked plan to undermine the American family farm.

Congressman Denny Rehberg (MT) has made a friendly wager with Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) on the outcome of Saturday's National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Football National Championship.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today invited the Montana press and members of the public to review a final spending measure that will avoid a government shutdown at midnight tomorrow.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, cosponsored legislation to establish a fair and predictable yearly lease system for cabin owners on National Forest land who have been saddled with massive fee increases.

Congressman Rehberg joined House colleagues from both parties in passing a bill to prevent a job-killing payroll tax increase, extend and reform unemployment benefits and provide job-creating opportunities.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement after his legislation to give the President 60 days to make a decision on the Keystone XL Pipeline passed the House of Representatives.

Denny helped pass legislation to enhance America's energy infrastructure, helping to create greater regulatory certainty in the energy sector and improving the economic environment to create jobs.

Congressman Rehberg announced the inclusion of language he introduced to give the President 60 days to make a decision on the Keystone XL Pipeline has been added to a larger piece of legislation designed to prevent a Payroll Tax Increase on Jan. 1, 2012.

Congressmen Rehberg, Gibson, Doggett, and Walz announced the introduction of legislation that would extend coverage and associated benefits with "Agent Orange" exposure to an additional group of Vietnam Veterans.

Denny sent his official comment in support of an historically significant World War II statue of Jesus on Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana.

Congressman Denny Rehberg joined colleagues in the House in passing H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act to temporarily prohibit the EPA from imposing stricter dust standards under the Clean Air Act.

Legislation Congressman Rehberg introduced, the Veterans' Firearms Heritage Act, has gained the support and co-sponsorship of 219 members of the House – from both parties. A majority vote in the House requires 218 votes.

Congressman Rehberg is co-sponsoring legislation to require federal land management agencies act to protect and support the long-standing recreational traditions of fishing, hunting, and shooting on federal public land.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.

Representative Denny Rehberg joined Representatives Rick Berg (ND) and Cynthia Lummis (WY) in asking Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to preserve America's land-based ICMB missile force at the highest level for the sake of national security.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced a companion bill to S. 1932, legislation introduced by Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN), to give the President 60 days to make a decision on the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Congressman Rehberg formally submitted comments to the Labor Department opposing proposed regulations that would undermine the ability of farmers and ranchers to hire young people.

Congressman Rehberg released this statement following ESPN's announcement that MSU's and UM's NCAA FCS playoff games will be made available over broadcast television this Saturday.

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform requesting legislative action on a bill to audit the Federal Reserve.

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to ESPN asking them to allow television broadcast or cable coverage of second round FCS Football Playoffs. Both the University of Montana and Montana State University - which Rehberg attended - will be playing home games

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is backing a measure to limit onerous EPA fuel storage regulations for small agriculture producers that industry officials worry are too costly and unnecessary.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after today's announcement by the Co-Chairs of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction that the so-called "Supercommittee" would not make its deadline with a solution.

Denny sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Bureau of Land Management Secretary Bob Abbey asking them to revise a draft policy that empowers federal land managers to prohibit "recreational shooting" on public lands.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after voting to approve a Constitutional Amendment requiring a balanced federal budget. The House failed to get the necessary two-thirds vote needed to pass the measure.

Congressman Rehberg welcomed the support of an influential lawmaker and veterans advocate, House Veterans Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller, to the fight to save an historically significant veterans memorial statue of Jesus in northwest Montana.

Congressman Rehberg co-sponsored the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act to expand reporting requirements for Congressional Members and staff. The bill aims to stop insider trading by Member of Congress or their staff.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has increased pressure on the Obama Administration to abandon plans by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a government database of private health care information.

Congressman Rehberg cosponsored H.R. 1221, the Equity in Government Compensation Act, in order to protect hardworking American taxpayers from the ongoing cost of the unpopular bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Congressman Denny Rehberg delivered hundreds of "Mail Call Montana" comments from around the state to the United States Postal Service relating to proposals to close more than 90 rural post offices.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its decision to hear the case against the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law.

On Veterans Day, our nation unites in heartfelt appreciation for the service to our nation and the cause of freedom that is the legacy of America's veterans. We know that without their sacrifice, our great nation could not exist ...

Congressman Denny Rehberg released the following statement praising the Senate's unanimous vote to pass the Veterans Jobs Bill. The House passed similar legislation with Rehberg's support in October.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the Obama Administration announced plans to push off the decision on the Keystone XL Pipeline until after the 2012 election.

Congressman Rehberg contacted OSHA to urge the agency to address Montana Agriculture industry concerns that new, poorly defined labor rules for grain elevators are leading to OSHA fines and industry-wide confusion.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is seeking public comment on draft legislation posted on his website to exchange approximately 625 square feet of land between the Whitefish Mountain Resort and the Federal Government.

Congressman Rehberg is calling for the resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder over the ATF's "Fast and Furious" operation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced a public rally in support of an historically significant World War II statue of Jesus on Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana.

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country, Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg thanked the Retail Industry Leaders Association for their support of provisions in the bill.

Congressman Rehberg, has launched a new website to help facilitate public response to a pending Forest Service decision regarding an historically significant World War II statue of Jesus on Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana.

Denny released the following statement after the Department of Labor extended the comment period for a proposed regulation that would undermine the ability of farmers and ranchers to hire young people to work on their farms.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, (R-MT), and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro, (D-CT), co-founders and co-chairs of the Congressional Baby Caucus, hosted a congressional briefing with leading medical experts on infant trauma.

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country Congressman Denny Rehberg, today thanked the American Association of School Administrators for their support of increased IDEA funding in the bill.

LHHS Appropriations Subcomittee Chairman Denny Rehberg has introduced legislation to rescind three new government programs with estimated taxpayer savings of nearly $1.3 trillion over the next decade.

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country, Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today thanked the National Job Corps Association for their support of Job Corps funding in the bill.

Congressman Rehberg took the lead on a bipartisan letter to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis asking her to extend the comment period for a proposed regulation that would undermine the ability of farmers and ranchers to hire young people.

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country, Congressman Denny Rehberg thanked the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace for their support of provisions in the bill that defund onerous regulations.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after the Forest Service announced it was withdrawing a decision to deny a Special Use Permit for an historically significant World War II statue of Jesus on Big Mountain in Whitefish.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement following the President's announcement of a complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq by the end of the year.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a follow-up letter to the U.S. Forest Service, urging them to delay a decision if they aren't able to reverse their decision on appeal.

Congressman Rehberg sent another letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe citing feedback he's received from his Mail Call Montana Initiative and from having his staff attend every single community meeting held across the state.

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country, Congressman Denny Rehberg thanked the Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging's Foster Grandparent Program for their support of Senior Corps funding in the bill.

Denny Rehberg is urging U.S. Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk to extend the U.S. Canada Softwood Lumber Trade Agreement for two years and to ensure the alleged violations of the agreement be fully addressed in a timely manner.

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg urged the Forest Service to reconsider its denial of a permit extension for an historically significant World War II Memorial statue of Jesus in the Flathead.

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country, Congressman Rehberg thanked USAgainstAlzheimer's for their support of the bill.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement regarding the passing of Elouise Cobell.

Denny released the following statement after HHS Secretary Sebelius and her department finally acknowledged the insolvency of the massive new entitlement program included in the new health care law.

Congressman Rehberg, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services and Education, demanded answers from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius about reported efforts to establish a government database ...

Congressman Rehberg today asked the so-called Supercommittee to respect the right of the American public to know what their government is doing. Rehberg made the request in a letter to the Co-Chairs of the Supercommittee.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, thanked Montana State University President Waded Cruzado and University of Montana President Royce Engstrom for their support of the bill's funding for the Institutional Development Awards (IDeA) program.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised the House for passing his Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act as a part of a larger piece of vets-related legislation. Rehberg's bill, which was included in H.R.2349, protects veterans gun

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country, Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today thanked the American Association for Cancer Research for their support of the bill.

Here in the Last Best Place, folks know that you're only as good as your word, a handshake can still seal a deal, and when you're neighbor says it's raining, you don't need to look outside to know you'll need an umbrella ...

Chairman Denny Rehberg, who oversees the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, sent a letter to the "Supercommittee" outlining a straight-forward, common-sense solution to the challenge of finding $1.2 trill

Congressman Rehberg released a statement after the House Natural Resources Committee considered H.R. 1505, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, including many changes that he proposed to make the bill work better for Montana.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today thanked the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors for their support of the bill.

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today thanked the Afterschool Alliance for their support of the bill.

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today thanked the National Roofing Contractors Association for their support of the bill.

As he continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today thanked the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) for their support of the bill.

As Denny continues seeking feedback from Montana and around the country, he thanked the National Head Start Association for their support of his Fiscal Year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services & Education Appropriations Subcomittee bill.

Congressman Denny Rehberg, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education today released the following statement after introducing a funding bill for fiscal year 2012. The bill has been posted online for public consideration and input. This legislation contains $153.4 billion in discretionary funding – a $4 billion, or 2.5 percent, reduction compared with last year's spending level and $27.5 billion, or 15.2 percent, less than the President's budget request.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored H.R. 812, the Agent Orange Equity Act. This measure, sponsored by Rep. Bob Filner (CA-51), would clarify the definition of a Vietnam veteran in order to extend benefits to all veterans suffering from Agent Orange induced illnesses.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson urging her to consider the economic ramifications of a new regulation that will require many Montana ag producers to have a professionally-certified oil spill prevention plan in place by November 10, 2011. The onerous requirement may cost producers thousands of dollars.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House in passing H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act. This legislation requires analysis of the cumulative impacts of significant Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules to better understand how these regulations will impact America's global competitiveness, energy costs, electricity reliability and jobs. The study will also analyze the effects of EPA's rules on consumers, small businesses, state, local and tribal governments, labor markets, and agriculture. Rehberg is a co-sponsor of this legislation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored H.R. 2796, a bill that would require all supercommittee meetings to be open to the public, press and television cameras. The bipartisan, bicameral supercommittee was born out of the final debt limit deal. It has until November 23rd to propose recommendations of at least $1.2 trillion in additional budget savings over the next 10 years.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is asking U.S. House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Tom Latham to extend an Essential Air Service (EAS) application deadline that threatens to hamper commercial air service for Bert Mooney Airport in Butte.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today previewed his subcommittee's efforts to introduce the 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill from the U.S. House floor as he spoke in support of a short-term Continuing Resolution.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to President Obama's call for higher taxes to pay for his second stimulus plan.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to United States Postal Service plans to study the possibility of closing 252 mail processing facilities nationwide, including four in Montana.

The bicameral Repeal CLASS Working Group today issued "CLASS' Untold Story: Taxpayers, Employers, and States on the Hook for Flawed Entitlement Program," a report detailing the insolvency of a massive new entitlement program included in the new health care law called the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act.

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg has been chosen to deliver the weekly address for the Congressional and Senate Western Caucus. The subject of the address is job creation in the west, and the new Western Caucus "Jobs Frontier" report.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today offered testimony in support of his legislation, the Montana Land Sovereignty Act, H.R. 845. The legislation was the subject of a hearing held by the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. The hearing addressed a series of bills intended to protect Western States, including Montana, from unilateral designation of new National Monuments by the Obama Administration.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released a sample of the comments he has received from Montanans who have responded to Rehberg's "Mail Call Montana Initiative," a grassroots campaign to gather comments about the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) proposal to close more than 90 rural post offices across Montana.

September 11, 2001 started like any other day. As a freshman Congressman, I remember blue skies in Washington as I prepared for an Agriculture Committee meeting. But even after ten years, anyone who witnessed the events of 9/11 will never forget the day that changed America forever ...

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that his legislation, the Montana Land Sovereignty Act, H.R. 845, will be the subject of a legislative hearing in the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. The hearing will address a series of bills intended to protect Western States, including Montana, from unilateral designation of new National Monuments by the Obama Administration.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted Commissioner Douglas Shulman at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) demanding he immediately halt a reported $4.2 billion in tax credits improperly paid to people not authorized to work in the United States.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, praised the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for passing his Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act as a part of a larger piece of vets-related legislation today. Rehberg's bill, which was added to H.R.2349 as an amendment, protects veterans gun rights unless they are determined to be a danger to themselves or others by a judicial authority.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to President Obama's latest jobs speech before a Joint Session of Congress.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act introduced by Congresswoman Kristi Noem to temporarily prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from imposing stricter dust standards under the Clean Air Act. Without this legislation, the EPA is threatening costly new regulations against dust that is kicked up by driving on dirt roads, trailing livestock, or working in fields. This regulation would unnecessarily hamper the ability of farmers, ranchers, and other agribusinesses to continue to conduct business, and could result in lost jobs throughout the rural economy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is taking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to task for ongoing delays in the processing of the Montanore project near Libby, Montana. In a letter to FWS Director Daniel Ashe, Rehberg encouraged a timely completion of the environmental review that is necessary for Montanore to move forward in the process of creating jobs in Lincoln County and bolstering economic development.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the latest jobs numbers that indicated that no jobs were created in August and that unemployment rose to 9.1 percent.

On this Labor Day Weekend, I want thank the hard working men and women that have made our state such a great place to live. It's thanks to your gritty work ethic and get-it-done attitude that Montana has a world-renowned reputation for an honest day's work.

Montana's Congressman, *Denny Rehberg*, today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of State released its environmental impact statement of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline which will run through Montana on its way from Alberta, Canada to Texas.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement regarding the United States Department of Agriculture's disaster designation for 22 primary and 15 contiguous counties in Montana due to heavy spring flooding in Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, will be among thousands of fans in attendance as the Billings Big Sky All Stars take on Ocean View Little League from California in a rematch for the United States Championship and a right to play in the World Championship Game against the winner of the International Championship. Rehberg, a rancher from Billings, will watch the game with his wife Jan as well as his son AJ and daughter Elsie.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, submitted for the Congressional Record, a statement of congratulations to the Billings Big Sky Little League All-Stars for winning the Northwest Regional Championship and earning a spot in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series, in Williamsport, PA.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement on the ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that declared the individual mandate to purchase health insurance in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the addition of Sam Sweeney and Darrin Munoz to his congressional staff. Sweeney, a Montana native, will assist Rehberg primarily on agriculture issues, including the upcoming Farm Bill. Munoz is a Wyoming native whose parents grew up in Montana, and will serve as a natural resources and energy legislative assistant. In addition, as a Navy veteran, Munoz will assist on veterans and defense issues.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the addition of Angelo Bianco, as Veterans' Outreach Director, to his congressional staff. Bianco is a retired Air Force veteran who has been serving veterans and veteran organizations since 1996.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, successfully pressured the U.S. Department of Transportation to abandon a proposal that would treat farmers and ranchers who drive tractors, haul trailers or operate farm vehicles on public roads like commercial truck drivers. This onerous regulation would have placed another unnecessary burden on Montana's farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses. Last month, Rehberg expressed his concerns in a letter to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Anne Ferro.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is leading an effort to help create jobs by sponsoring a bill that allows businesses to more accurately reflect the depreciation values of their property. Rehberg is sponsoring H.R. 1265, a bipartisan measure that permanently extends the 15-year depreciation period for leasehold improvements, restaurant improvements, and new construction.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in response to the unprecedented downgrade of the U.S. government's "AAA" sovereign credit rating by Standard & Poor.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in response to an Air Force announcement that the Montana Air National Guard (MANG), in Great Falls, will be the home for a new Target Production Intelligence Group, a unit employing over 200 personnel that reviews satellite data and other intelligence to develop targeting data for the military.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the House and Senate Federal Aviation Administration agreement. The agreement reportedly includes Senate-passage of the House bill that Rehberg opposed because of its harmful impact on Montana, with a promise from the President to not implement some cuts to Essential Air Service. The elimination of EAS funding for Glendive remains in this bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after voting against the newest proposal to raise the debt ceiling. Rehberg has already voted for two separate debt packages to prevent default.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised the House Passage of legislation regarding the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) which included his legislation to end enforcement of an overreaching prohibition of lead in youth-sized ATVs, off-highway motorcycles and snowmobiles. Rehberg's bipartisan Kids Just Want to Ride Act was added to a larger piece of legislation sponsored by Rep. Mary Bono Mack (CA-45). It ensures federal regulators won't force children to ride more dangerous adult-size off-road vehicles. It also protects jobs throughout the country by allowing dealers to continue selling and repairing the safer youth-sized ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement regarding the rejection of Senator Reid's debt limit plan by the U.S. House.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today joined the House of Representatives in sending a second common-sense bill to the U.S. Senate in as many weeks. The bill grants a debt limit increase in exchange for responsible spending reform that Montanans demand, including a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Even though the August 2 deadline for raising the debt limit is right around the corner, the President has refused to put a plan on paper and the Senate has not passed anything, choosing instead to focus on what they oppose.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after his vote in the U.S. House to pass the North American-Made Energy Security Act (H.R. 1938). The legislation directs the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today replied to a letter sent to his office and the offices of Montana's Senators by more than 80 members of Montana's 62nd Legislature in support of a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution and promising that Montana would be one of the first states to ratify such an amendment if it were to pass Congress.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined members of the Congressional Western Caucus in sending a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar reminding him that The Wilderness Act of 1964 gives Congress sole authority to designate wilderness and asking him to join their efforts as a willing partner in the creation of jobs and economic opportunity. The letter comes in response to a June 11, 2011 letter from Salazar asking Congress to help "identify BLM-managed public lands where there is strong support in the local community and among elected officials for permanent protection."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced that the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs unanimously passed his legislation H.R. 1158, the Montana Mineral Conveyance Act. Rehberg's bill now head to the full Committee for a vote. This legislation authorizes the conveyance of mineral rights by the Secretary of the Interior in the State of Montana. It was the subject of a June 22 hearing.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted in favor of the Cut, Cap and Balance bill. The legislation would reduce spending by $111 billion in 2012 and around $5.8 trillion over ten years. It would establish caps on future spending to return government size to below 20% of GDP – the average over the last 30 years. And it would grant President Obama's request for an increase in the debt limit, but only after Congress has cut up the credit cards by passing a Balanced Budget Amendment. Rehberg sponsored this Amendment (H.J.Res. 1) as his first action this Congress and is a member of the bipartisan Congressional Balanced Budget Amendment Caucus.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, learned today that the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs has scheduled a vote on the advancement of H.R. 1158, the Montana Mineral Conveyance Act. This legislation will authorize the conveyance of mineral rights by the Secretary of the Interior in the State of Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, received a personal assurance from Delta Air Lines that Butte residents would not experience any reduction in service as a result of the company's decision to file a Request for Proposal with the Department of Transportation relating to its Essential Air Service to Butte's Bert Mooney Airport. The airport currently operates two departures per day to Salt Lake City via Delta Connection/Sky West.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has for the second time in as many days provided testimony at a House hearing addressing the oil spill in the Yellowstone River. Yesterday, Rehberg asked questions before the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is taking the U.S. Department of Transportation to task over a proposal that would treat farmers and ranchers who drive tractors, haul trailers or operate farm vehicles on public roads like commercial truck drivers. This onerous regulation would place another unnecessary burden on Montana's farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses.

Congressmen Denny Rehberg successfully amended the Commerce, Justice and Science House Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2012 to prevent the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from using federal funds to track the purchases of gun owners who buy multiple rifles within a certain time period.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sent a letter to the Transportation Committee asking them to invite Montana's Senators, Max Baucus and Jon Tester, to participate in a pipeline safety hearing on the ExxonMobil pipeline spill in the Yellowstone River.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined top-ranking Administration officials from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to discuss potential short- and long-term health implications relating to the oil spill in the Yellowstone River. Rehberg, the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, hosted a conference call that included CDC Director Dr. Thomas R. Frieden and NIEHS Director Dr. Linda Birnbaum.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that, at his request, the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials will hold a hearing on pipeline safety and the Yellowstone River pipe leak from an ExxonMobil pipeline over the weekend. Committee Chairman John Mica (FL-07) and Subcommittee Chairman Bill Shuster (PA-09) agreed to Rehberg's request last night.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today helped draft the Fiscal Year 2012 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill which funds Congressional operations. Rehberg, a member of the subcommittee that drafts the bill, voted to reduce spending by 6.4% saving taxpayers $227 million. In addition to today's cuts in his office and Committee budget, Rehberg also supported a 5% reduction in his House office budget and a 9% reduction in his Committee budget earlier this year. Since the new Republican majority was sworn in, total funding for House offices has been reduced by more than 10%.

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lisa Jackson, demanding answers to troubling reports that asbestos-contaminated wood chips may have been spread throughout the town of Libby, Montana. Reports indicate that the EPA had previously taken samples of the chips and that they had promised to test them again to fully measure the amount of asbestos. Questions remain as to whether the chips are safe.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after attending a briefing in Billings regarding the pipeline malfunction and spill in the Yellowstone River this weekend.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to Air Force General Norton A. Schwartz and National Guard General Craig R. McKinley urging them to delay the removal of the F-15 C/D mission from Great Falls International Airport, home to the Montana Air National Guard (MANG) at least until the fiscal and environmental impact of the change has been fully analyzed.

Congressman Denny Rehberg, has joined a bipartisan group of House lawmakers in support of communities with a significant military presence. Rehberg has joined the Defense Communities Caucus (DCC), which stresses the importance the military plays in communities across Montana and the nation, both economically, and in the lasting commitment to protect our liberties and to look out for the well-being of our military personnel and their families.

In recent years, I've had countless conversations with Montana seniors. Almost without fail, after they've shown me pictures of their grandkids, the topic turns to health care ...

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, last night introduced legislation with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (WA-05) to block a U.S. Taxpayer funded bailout of Greece through the International Monetary Fund (IMF). President Obama has promised U.S. support to help ease Greece's debt crisis, even as the United States faces another year of record deficits adding to record debts.

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg, who is a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water, released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration's plan to release 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following reaction to President Obama's new Afghanistan Policy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, contacted United States Post Office Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe asking him to strongly consider public input before making any decisions impacting the post office in Sula, Montana.

Congressman Denny Rehberg has sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking the Department of Agriculture to open Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands for haying and grazing to provide emergency relief in the likely event that flooding delays or prevents the successful harvest of forage crops like hay and alfalfa. These crops are critical to bring livestock through the winter.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following the official announcement by the Obama Administration that parts of Montana would become eligible for federal assistance.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has once again included language in the House Financial Services Appropriations Bill that protects kids and saves jobs. Rehberg's provision prevents the enforcement of an overreaching prohibition of lead in ATVs, off-highway motorcycles and snowmobiles. Rehberg has also introduced legislation – the Kids Just Want to Ride Act – to permanently exempt ATVs, off-highway motorcycles and snowmobiles from the onerous regulations.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sponsored legislation with Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) to eliminate the unfair and burdensome death tax once and for all. If enacted, H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 would permanently eliminate the burdensome death tax. It would also make permanent the maximum 35% gift rate and a $5 million lifetime gift tax exemption.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced a legislative hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs for H.R. 1158, the Montana Mineral Conveyance Act, his legislation to authorize the conveyance of mineral rights by the Secretary of the Interior in the State of Montana. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 11 AM Eastern in 1334 Longworth House Office Building.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today supported an amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill to provide emergency funding in response to flooding in the Missouri and Mississippi River basins. The funding comes as counties across Montana face severe flooding from a combination of high snowpack and high precipitation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that Samantha Wulchak, from Helena, has been selected as the grand prize winner of Montana's Congressional Art Competition for 2011.

Congressman Rehberg sent a letter to William Fugate, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), encouraging him to give special attention to the unique challenges faced by residents of Southeastern Montana during and immediately after severe flooding in the area damaged roads, businesses, fields and homes. Specifically, his letter addressed severe damage to the Huntley Project Irrigation District's primary canal.

Congressman Denny Rehberg, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services and Education today contacted Lafe E. Solomon, Acting General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board inquiring about its recent actions impacting a decision by The Boeing Company to locate its new 787 Dreamliner manufacturing facility in Charleston, South Carolina. NLRB issued a complaint against Boeing in an unprecedented expansion of federal regulatory authority in the decisions of private industry.

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg has included language in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill to forestall an unprecedented increase in federal authority to control Montana's waters. While efforts to increase this authority were unable to gain enough support for passage, special interest groups have once again turned to unelected bureaucrats to legislate through regulation. The bill was passed out of the Energy and Water Subcommittee today.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, continued to "walk the talk' in Congress by cutting back expenses at his offices by opting out of receiving printed Congressional publications that are also posted on-line, saving nearly $3,000 annually for taxpayers.

Congressman Rehberg continues to work on behalf of the people of Montana impacted by serious flooding and adverse weather conditions throughout the state. After touring several impacted regions this weekend, Rehberg returned to Washington on Tuesday to continue his work to remove bureaucratic red tape and prepare for a federal response should the Governor request a Presidential Disaster Declaration.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has introduced legislation with Representative Cynthia Lummis (WY-AL) to reduce taxpayers' burden to pay for the attorneys' fees of environmental obstructionist groups who abuse the legal system to block economic development and destroy jobs. The Government Litigation Savings Act makes long overdue reforms to the implementation and oversight of funds distributed through the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today maintained opposition to increasing the statutory debt limit by another $2.4 trillion. The measure would be the sixth time the debt limit was increased to fund federal over-spending since 2008.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Denny Rehberg (MT-AL), Cynthia Lummis (WY-AL) and Mike Simpson (ID-02) today contacted Interior Secretary Ken Salazar asking for specific modifications to the Interior Department's Winter Use Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Yellowstone National Park. All three members, whose districts include the Park and its gateway communities, share concerns over the agency's preferred alternative, which would severely limit visitor snowmobile days and impose onerous time restrictions.

Congressman Denny Rehberg has signed on as an original sponsor of the American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011, which reduces existing barriers to alternative fuels, including fuels derived from coal, biomass, algae and waste.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after he voted against extending the USA PATRIOT Act in the House.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement after he joined a majority in the House in voting to increase military pay. The pay raise was included as part of the Defense Authorization Bill.

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg today announced plans to visit the flood impacted regions of Southeast Montana on Friday, May 27.

Representatives Denny Rehberg (R-MT) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, today praised Education Secretary Arne Duncan for prioritizing early childhood education by directing $500 million to those programs out of $700 million Race to the Top funds his Department received in the full year Continuing Resolution that was signed into law last month.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted for in the House Appropriations Committee for the 2012 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, which includes a number of provisions and amendments that directly impact Montana. The bill saves nearly $3 billion more than the President's request, but with Rehberg's input, also prioritizes important programs for Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced his intention to participate in a widely attended press conference call hosted by Montana organizations and elected officials to discuss the impact of Senator Tester's Wilderness Bill in Montana. Although the call is not hosted by Rehberg's office, it is only the most recent opportunity for him to hear directly from Montanans on the plan. Over the past year he has hosted 22 public meetings specifically about this legislation and solicited input from thousands of Montanans by email, Facebook and Twitter.

Congressman Rehberg today joined the House in passing legislation to restore GI Bill benefits to veterans and military family members who choose to attend private colleges and universities using the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A change in the funding formula for GI Bill benefits created a situation where veterans attending private schools in six states are slated to receive a smaller benefit than veterans who attend a public school in that state.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has taken immediate and decisive action to prepare the state and counties for the possibility of federal assistance in the wake of severe flooding in eastern Montana.

Congressman Denny Rehberg released the following statement in response to President Obama's Middle East policy statements.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sat down with Malmstrom Air Force Base Brigadier General (Sel) Anthony Cotton to discuss a wide variety of issues, opportunities and challenges facing the Great Falls military installation. Among the subjects that they discussed were concerns over the impact of the New START Treaty which will cut between 30 and 50 land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) from across the three ICBM bases. Rehberg also addressed quality of life issues for those serving at Malmstrom and employment opportunities for their families.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has asked for more time for the public to review and comment on the new U.S. Forest Service Forest Planning Rule that would establish the framework for land management plans on 193 million acres of federal land in 155 national forests.

Representatives Denny Rehberg and Rosa DeLauro, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, this week sent a bipartisan letter to Education Secretary Arne Duncan urging him to prioritize early childhood education when deciding how to spend $700 million in funds his Department received in the full year Continuing Resolution that was signed into law last month.

Denny joined the House in passing legislation to increase domestic energy production, create jobs and lower prices. H.R. 1331, the Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act, will lift the President's ban on new offshore drilling by requiring the Administration to move forward on American energy production.

Congressman Rehberg, has cosponsored H.R. 1342, the Local Taxpayer Relief Act of 2011, a bipartisan bill to reauthorize Impact Aid. Impact Aid provides funding to school districts that have lost tax revenue as a result of the federal presence in their district. Currently, Impact Aid provides approximately $38 million in funding to 75 Montana school districts.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined the House in passing legislation to increase domestic energy production, create jobs and lower prices. H.R. 1229, the Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act, ends the de facto moratorium on offshore energy exploration that has been imposed by the Obama Administration. This, in turn, will put thousands of Americans back to work increasing American energy production and lowering gas prices.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today submitted questions to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) following an oversight hearing in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, which he chairs. After a string of frivolous citations and fines, Montanans contacted Rehberg to express their concerns that MSHA's mission of working with mine operators to improve workplace safety was being abused to harass and even destroy the resource extraction industry and all the jobs associated with it.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, strongly criticized a proposal to impose a tax on drivers based on how many miles they drive. The plan, which is a key part of President Obama's proposed "Transportation Opportunities Act," was originally explored by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) last month. The CBO report also supported taxing drivers based on miles driven.

Congressman Rehberg contacted United States Forest Service officials asking them to put an end to the bureaucratic red tape that is holding up job creation and economic development in Lincoln County. The Montanore project in the Kootenai National Forest was originally permitted in 1993, and has been in the re-permitting process since 2003. The agency has delayed the project again, and Rehberg is asking for answers. So far, the Forest Service has given no explanation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined the House in passing legislation to increase domestic energy production, create jobs and lower prices. H.R. 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, opens the door for the development of American resources in an environmentally responsible way that will create jobs and lower the price of energy

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the Obama Administration delisted gray wolves for the third time in as many years. The move comes after a legislative rider was added to a larger spending bill to enforce an earlier decision. This provision maintains the role of the federal government and the Secretary of the Interior, which stops short of it being a permanent fix. Rehberg has introduced legislation to directly and permanently delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, presented over a dozen military medals to Daniel Graves, who accepted them on behalf of his father, the late Chief Petty Officer Joseph D. Graves. Graves was awarded the medals for his distinguished service in the U.S. Navy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after it was announced that Osama bin Laden was killed by American forces.

Congressman Rehberg posted 27 entries from Montana high school students on the popular social networking website Facebook. Facebook users are encouraged to visit Rehberg's Facebook Page to view the submissions and vote for their favorites. The top vote-getters will be included among the finalists for the contest.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week contacted United States Post Office Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe asking him to strongly consider public input before making any decisions impacting postal service in Montana. Rehberg, who last week solicited input on plans to consolidate mail processing operations by closing the Butte, Helena, Havre, and Miles City processing centers through his email newsletter, received 205 comments from Montanans in impacted postal regions. Rehberg submitted those comments to the Post Office in a letter to Donahoe.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressing "serious concern" about proposals to add biographical questions to a U.S. passport application. In a letter to Clinton, Rehberg posed several questions for clarification.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sent a bipartisan letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano asking her to reconsider a policy that would make federal grants for local law enforcement agencies along the border through Operation Stonegarden available only to communities along the Southern Border. The U.S. – Canadian border is the longest land border in the world, and the Montana portion of the border is longer than every other state except Alaska.

Congressman Denny Rehberg contacted Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking him to preserve the hot-iron brand as a method of livestock identification for animal identification and traceability. This March, the USDA proposed a plan to stop accepting the brand and tattoos as a form of identification despite the important role branding plays in the cattle industry as well as ranching heritage.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced four more listening sessions in Montana, bringing his total to 81 since President Obama took office. Rehberg visits each of Montana's 56 counties every Congress – a pledge he's kept to Montanans since his time as Montana's Lieutenant Governor.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, contacted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers to express concern about a proposal to significantly increase the agencies' jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

Today, Denny released the following statement following the passing of Walter Breuning. "With his frank talk, common sense values and zest for life, Walter Breuning was a true Montana original. While most of us studied 20thcentury history in school, Walter lived it. And given all of the important events that he had seen in his 114 years, all Montanans appreciated any opportunity to learn from his experiences and to hear his perspective ... (more)

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following his vote against the initial Republican Budget proposal. The plan, which was introduced last week, is also the first budget to be considered in Congress since 2009.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after voting against the final continuing resolution for Fiscal Year 2011. "This budget simply failed to create an environment in which small business can thrive and create jobs, while it also undermines gun rights and supports an energy tax that will hurt Montana's economy and families ... (more)

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is hosting an informational meeting in Billings for Montana students interested in attending a U.S. Military Academy, or joining an armed forces ROTC program. Academy and ROTC Day will take place Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the US Army Reserve, 592nd Ordnance Company, Roysdon Hall, 1430 Broadwater Avenue.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised the House of Representatives for passing legislation he sponsored with Congressman Fred Upton, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gases – including carbon dioxide, a byproduct of human breathing – as a dangerous pollutant. Yesterday, the U.S. Senate failed to vote to restrict this EPA power grab.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted in favor of yet another short-term plan to fund the government and avoid a costly shutdown. Funding for fiscal year 2011 was supposed to have been passed by October 1, 2010. The House passed a bill to fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year on February 19. If the Senate and White House continue their legislative filibuster, the government will shut down at midnight on Friday.

Congressman Rehberg released the following statement after the Senate voted down a measure that would have prevented the EPA from enforcing any regulation of so-called "greenhouse gas" emissions. Rehberg, who has sponsored stand-alone legislation to stop this unprecedented power grab by unelected bureaucrats, recently completed an "All of the Above Energy Tour" of Montana where he saw first-hand the impacts over-regulation can have on jobs and the economy.

As Montana's only Congressman, a father, a rancher and above all, an American, I have a responsibility to be honest about the challenges we face and to take bold action to solve them. There is no doubt that we face tremendous challenges in our country. But this is still America, and we've been in tough places before. We must be willing to do the right things even if they're not the easy things.

Denny issued the following statement after the release of the House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2012, also known as the "Path to Prosperity." While the President imposes $1.5 trillion in new taxes and permanently expands government, the Path to Prosperity reins in federal spending to below 20% of gross domestic product (GDP), consistent with the postwar average, and reduces deficits by $4.4 trillion.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced the Returned Exclusively For Unpaid National Debt (REFUND) Act to require Federal funds identified by state legislatures as unwanted to be used to reduce the Federal debt. Currently, unwanted or unneeded funds are returned to the relevant agency to be redistributed among other states.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced that he has joined the bipartisan Balanced Budget Amendment Caucus, pictured above, to fight the culture of overspending in Washington and to restore fiscal sanity to the federal government. Rehberg, whose first action in the 112th Congress was to sponsor a balanced budget amendment, joined fellow members of the caucus on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to kick off their efforts for the 112th Congress.

Why are Montanans being told that they have only two choices: More government and record-deficits, or a complete government shutdown. The Montanans I've talked to at 77 listening sessions offer the third common-sense choice: The federal government can spend less.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk encouraging him to secure a temporary elimination of tariffs levied on goods imported by Japan from the United States. The request comes in response to growing concerns about the safety of domestically produced food in Japan, which could cause a greater reliance on American production.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today visited the Hould Ranch near Malta – ground zero in the controversy sparked by a leaked "NOT FOR RELEASE" memo laying out plans for the White House to declare millions of acres across Montana as National Monuments. Rehberg has introduced legislation, the Montana Land Sovereignty Act, that would require Congress to approve any such designation in Montana, similar to what is currently required for a designation in Wyoming.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced today that the University of Montana and the Savannah College of Art and Design have generously offered college scholarships to the Montana winner of the 2011 Congressional Art Competition.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of the enactment of Obamacare. The most recent poll conducted by Lee Newspapers found that nearly two times as many Montanans favor repealing the law (57%) compared with those who want to keep it (34%).

Congressman Denny Rehberg (MT-AL), has contacted HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius requesting additional information related to the Community Living Assistance Services and Support Act (or CLASS Act) which was passed as part of Obamacare a year ago.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to a short-term incomplete settlement hatched by the Department of Interior and a few environmental obstructionist groups.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced the American Levee Certification Act. This legislation would require the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a levee system evaluation and certification for both federally and non-federally authorized levees upon the request of a non-federal entity. The Corps of Engineers suspended its certifications after liability concerns following Hurricane Katrina, leaving several Montana communities to either come up with tens of thousands of dollars for private certifications or face expensive flood insurance requirements.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced a week-long energy tour around Montana to explore and promote the state's job-creating energy industry. Rehberg, who earlier this month cosponsored H.R. 909, "A Roadmap for America's Energy Future," has a strong track record as a vocal advocate for a balanced domestic energy portfolio that utilizes traditional energy as well as alternative and renewable energy sources.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted against the seventh stop-gap funding measure for the federal government for the 2011 fiscal year, which began on October 1, 2010. The 3-week extension comes almost a month after the U.S. House debated and passed a comprehensive bill to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Senate has yet to pass a counter-proposal. Funding measures are generally expected to pass before the end of the preceding fiscal year, in this case, September 30, 2010.

Congressman Denny Rehberg, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services and Education today questioned Under Secretary Martha Kanter from the Department of Education about the long-term viability of the Pell Grant program and the underlying causes of increased post-secondary education costs.

Montanan's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today received a letter from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) verifying his amendment saves taxpayer dollars while stopping the implementation of Obamacare.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined a bipartisan coalition of colleagues in asking the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to clarify its interim rule on brucellosis control and urged the federal government to work more closely with the states to develop a successful plan to eradicate the disease.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced the "No Pay Raise for Congress Until the Budget is Balanced Act," which prevents any pay raise in Congress from going into effect until it is verified that the federal deficit has been eliminated.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today urged Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and the United States Senate to pass legislation to fund the federal government for the rest of the year, averting a costly government shutdown. The House completed their work on February 19, which included $100 billion in savings for the taxpayer, the Senate has yet to even present an alternative to negotiate.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is urging President Obama to expedite offshore energy permitting. As gas and energy prices skyrocket as a result of unrest in the Middle East, Rehberg points out in a letter to the President that the Gulf of Mexico produces nearly one-third of our domestically produced oil, and offshore natural gas production in the Gulf accounts for 13% of total U.S. production.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the introduction of H.R. 909, "A Roadmap for America's Energy Future". As energy prices spiral out of control, the average price of a gallon of gas in Montana is more than three dollars. Rehberg has long advocated for a comprehensive energy policy that would make America less reliant on foreign sources of energy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today invited Montana high school students to submit their original artwork to Montana's Congressional Art Competition for a chance to be displayed for a year in the halls of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced public listening sessions in Park and Yellowstone Counties. He also renewed his pledge to visit all 56 counties – a promise he's kept to Montanans since his time as Montana's Lieutenant Governor.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced the Montana Land Sovereignty Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation simply requires congressional approval before the White House or the Department of Interior (DOI) can designate any new National Monuments or "Wild Lands" in Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is fighting to prevent increases in some Montana homeowner's insurance payments due to a Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) policy that treats uncertified flood control structures as if they don't exist.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today was awarded the Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in recognition of his support of American manufacturers and their employees.

U.S. Congressmen Dan Boren (OK-02) and Denny Rehberg (MT-AL) successfully amended H.R. 1, the Fiscal Year Continuing Appropriations Act for FY2011, to prevent federal funds from being used for a new and unauthorized regulation currently being proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The Boren-Rehberg amendment prevents the ATF from circumventing the will of Congress by centralizing records of thousands of Americans' rifle purchases without any legal authority.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, will host a series of meetings with Montana business leaders to discuss ways the government can empower them to create jobs and bolster the economy. The meetings will take place in Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls, and Missoula, from Tuesday, February 22, through Friday, February 25.

Denny Rehberg, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies today released the following statement after his amendment to prevent funds during the 2011 fiscal year from being used for any employee, officer, contractor, or grantee of any department or agency funded by his portion of the bill to implement the provisions of Obamacare.

Denny Rehberg, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies today introduced an amendment to the Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 to defund Obamacare.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is calling on Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar to withdraw an administrative order (Secretarial Order 3310) which allows the federal government to create a new "Wild Lands" classification for public lands, circumventing congressional authority and public input. The new policy could significantly impact jobs in Montana where communities depend on multiple-use access to federal lands.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to President Obama's budget for Fiscal Year 2012. On Friday, House Republicans unveiled their framework for Fiscal Year 2011, wrapping up unfinished work after the previous majority failed to pass a budget for the first time in modern history.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement regarding the inclusion of wolf language in the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2011. Rehberg has sponsored more comprehensive legislation to fully delist the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species Act – an approach that enjoys broad support between parties and across the country.

Denny Rehberg, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, today released a set of questions, or guidelines, he is using to help identify budget savings. The systematic approach draws on Rehberg's experience balancing budgets without raising taxes in the Montana State Legislature. It provides a template to help identify opportunities for savings within the bloated federal budget.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today released the following statement after a draft proposal by the federal government to allow a wolf hunt in Idaho and Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sponsored legislation to compel the State Department to allow the importation of 857,470 lawful M1 semi-automatic rifles into the United States. The rifles were relics from the Korean War, which are being sold by South Korea in an effort to raise money for its military. These rifles would be made available to the public as well as to museums and historical societies.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) formally delayed a request by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to implement new gun control regulations through "emergency" rulemaking procedures. ATF had originally asked OMB to approve the decision by January 5, 2011, long before the end of the traditional 60-day public comment period.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the text of his speech to a Joint Session of the 62nd Montana State Legislature. Each member of Montana's congressional delegation is invited to address the Legislature every two years.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate failed to send legislation repealing Obamacare to the President's desk for his signature.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after a federal judge in Florida ruled that the entire health care reform law, popularly known as "Obamacare" is unconstitutional. Earlier today, Judge Roger Vinson expanded on a similar ruling from Virginia earlier this year.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has joined forces with others in Congress through the Military Family Caucus to help support the families of America's armed forces. The bicameral, bipartisan caucus gathers information and helps pass legislation to aid America's military families with service-related deployments, military health care, education, and housing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has introduced the Veterans' Firearms Heritage Act to correct a law that currently treats World War II and Korean War-era veterans like criminals for not registering war relic firearms with the federal government.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced a comprehensive legislative solution to the ongoing wolf controversy aimed at returning wolf management authority to the states once and for all. Rehberg introduced two pieces of legislation – both are the direct result of broad public input he received from Montanans on the wolf controversy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following response to President Obama's Second State of the Union Address.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent enforcement of an overreaching prohibition of lead in youth-sized ATVs, off-highway motorcycles and snowmobiles. Rehberg's bill, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act of 2011, ensures federal regulators won't force children to ride more dangerous adult-size off-road vehicles. It also protects jobs throughout the country by allowing dealers to continue selling and repairing the safer youth-sized ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget reiterating that the ATF should not be permitted to enact new gun control regulations via rulemaking procedures. Last month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives (ATF) asked OMB to grant an expedited "emergency" information request requiring federally licensed firearms dealers to report multiple sales of semi-automatic rifles by January 5th–a mere three weeks after the rule was submitted, and a far cry from the typical 60 and 90 day review periods. In his letter, Rehberg also acknowledged OMB for allowing a thorough review of the request instead of rushing the process.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after his vote to uphold the will of the overwhelming majority of Montanans by wiping Obamacare off the books in favor of a clean start to make health care more affordable and more accessible for Montanans.

Montana's Congressman, today released the following statement in response to inquiries about the impact Saturday's Arizona shooting will have on his public schedule.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the reported shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff and her constituents.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today was appointed Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies in the 112th Congress. Rehberg will use his position to fight for reduced spending and improved oversight. The Committee accounts for almost a quarter of all federal outlays, and funds the administration of more grant dollars than all other federal agencies combined.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the nomination of seventeen students for appointments to America's service academies for 2011.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined House Republican Colleagues in a self-imposed five percent budget cut for the operation of Member's Congressional offices. Last year, Rehberg also voted against any Congressional pay raises.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today cosponsored a Constitutional Amendment to require the federal government to balance the budget. It's his first official action in the 112th Congress. Rehberg has sponsored similar legislation since he was first elected to the U.S. House.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after he was sworn in for his sixth term as Montana's sole voice in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement regarding the official announcement of Secretarial Order 3310 by the Department of the Interior. The new policy grants unprecedented authority for federal bureaucrats to declare federal lands as "Wild Lands" and to manage them in such a way as to 'protect their wilderness values.'

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today sent a bipartisan letter along with 33 co-signers to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) questioning an "emergency" information request that will require federally licensed firearms retailers to report multiple sales of semi-automatic rifles.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the Air Force re-opened the comment period for Powder River Training Complex Environmental Impact Statement. The comment period originally ended November 15, 2010 and has been extended until January 20, 2011.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after 2010 Decennial Census results were released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite a 9.6% increase in population, Montana will remain the second largest Congressional District by area and by far the most populated district in the country with only a single Representative in the U.S. House. Rehberg has long pointed out that the influx of illegal immigrants impact the apportionment of Representatives, disproportionately benefiting Southern border states at the expense of states like Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has co-sponsored legislation that would rescind approximately $12 billion in unobligated stimulus funds and apply the savings directly to deficit reduction. This is only one of several cost-cutting measures Rehberg has championed over the past two years – a list which includes applying earmark savings to the debt and returning overall spending to Fiscal Year 2008 levels.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement critical of a proposed "emergency rule" by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to require federally licensed firearms retailers to report multiple sales of semi-automatic rifles.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted the Acting Director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service asking him to solicit input from impacted Montanans before moving forward on a proposed $588 million, 2 million-acre land deal in the Prairie Pothole Region of Montana and the Dakotas.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after Senate Leadership pulled the $1.1 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill. In addition to a brand new Montana wilderness bill rider, the Omnibus contained at least 6,600 earmarks and $1 billion in funding for the implementation of the unpopular and recently ruled unconstitutional health care law.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released information regarding his emergency telephone town hall meeting to discuss Senator Tester's new wilderness legislation that was added to the $1 trillion Omnibus Spending Bill. Thousands of Montanans participated in Rehberg's Wednesday night live conference call, and Rehberg was able to answer 23 specific questions over the course of the hour-long call.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement as new guidelines go into effect allowing legal gun owners to transport firearms on Amtrak trains. Rehberg, a member of the 2nd Amendment Task Force, introduced the Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act of 2009. Similar language was incorporated in the FY2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, which became law

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced an emergency tele-town hall meeting to allow Montanans to weigh in on the brand new wilderness bill that was secretly added to the 2,000-page trillion dollar omnibus spending package. All Montanans and media are invited to participate.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg released the following statement upon confirming that a new version of Senator Tester's Wilderness Bill was added to the 1,924-page $1.1 trillion Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Rehberg hosted 22 public meetings specifically about this legislation across the impacted region. He posted the comments and ideas he heard in the "Transparency Center" portion of his congressional website.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement laying out serious concerns he has with the Obama tax proposal that was recently passed by the United States Senate. The House is expected to vote on it shortly, although it is not yet clear whether it will be amended and sent back to the Senate.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the President signed his palladium coin legislation into law. Montana is the only source of palladium in the United States, which is mined at two locations by the Stillwater Mining Company. The mine was dealt a blow when, after taking a massive taxpayer bailout, General Motors decided to stop buying American palladium in favor of metals mined overseas.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after a federal judge in Virginia declared that a major aspect of President Obama's unpopular health care bill violates the United States Constitution. Specifically, the court ruled that the mandate that all individuals purchase health insurance was deemed to be outside the authority of the Commerce Clause. Rehberg is the only member of the Montana delegation to vote against the bill, which is incredibly unpopular throughout Montana. The Senate came within a single vote of upholding the will of the American public.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has requested that the public comment period for the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be reopened in order for the comments of local citizens, agricultural producers, and the aviation community to be fully assessed before a final decision is made.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement relating to tax proposals discussed yesterday by President Obama.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor report that unemployment rose to 9.8 percent in November. Despite assurances from the Obama Administration that the "so-called" stimulus would keep unemployment below eight percent, unemployment has been above 9.5 percent for 16 months straight. This is the longest such stretch since the Great Depression.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined colleagues in the House in sending a letter to the Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, asking him to consider input from all stakeholders while crafting the America's Great Outdoors (AGO) Initiative. After internal documents were leaked to members of Congress earlier this year, it became clear that discussions had already begun among powerful environmental groups, while Montanans with occupational or recreational interests in land management were left out.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement criticizing the Obama Administration for flip-flopping on domestic energy production in the Gulf of Mexico on the same day that U.S. negotiators promised the United National Global Warming Summit that cap-and-tax would become law. Today, the Administration announced that it will be placing the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast off-limits to new energy exploration and development for at least the next five years.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised Senate passage of his legislation to instruct the U.S. Mint to create a Palladium Bullion Coin. The coin is not only highly desired among collectors, but will provide investors with a viable alternative to gold and silver. Montana is the only source of palladium in the United States, which is mined at two locations by the Stillwater Mining Company. The mine was dealt a blow when, after taking a massive taxpayer bailout, General Motors decided to stop buying American palladium in favor of metals mined overseas.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the Senate voted down a measure that would have banned earmarks for the 112th Congress.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the announcement of plans for Boeing to acquire Summit Aviation in Helena. All of the 135 employees at Summit will stay on board, and this development represents a major increase in Boeing's Montana presence, after the test flight facility in Glasgow.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is demanding the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) protect recreation and access in national forests when drafting National Forest System land management planning rules. The letter is in response to concerns being raised in Montana and elsewhere that current draft planning concepts are ambiguous and leave critical decisions to unelected bureaucrats.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to Montana's Senators urging them to join his efforts, the efforts of House and Senate Republicans and even the White House in abandoning "an antiquated spending culture where elected officials fight to spend more and more tax dollars." Rehberg's letter comes immediately after he voted with House Republicans to continue the ban on earmarks for the 112th Congress.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced his support for the earmark moratorium to be extended to all members in the House in the 112th Congress. This week, House Republicans will vote on whether or not to ban earmarks for the next two years. This is an extension of his support for the unilateral earmark ban self-imposed by House Republicans in 2010 in response to growing unrest about unprecedented levels of spending and debt. Rehberg is a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee where he intends to fight for spending reform.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day, 2010.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) expressing the concerns he's heard around Montana that the mission of the agency has shifted from protecting miners to ideologically motivated policies designed to curtail mining altogether. Rehberg's letter, following conversations with Montanans in the mining industry, asks Assistant Secretary Joseph Main to provide a detailed list of all inclement violations in Montana over the past two years.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for more time for Montana's producers and other stakeholders to comment on the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publishing a final rule in the Federal Register to relist the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act. This administrative procedure is necessary to comply with the District of Montana court order dated August 5, 2010, and runs contrary to the scientifically-based delisting recommendations from both the Bush and Obama Administrations.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after he was informed by General Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff that the Montana Air National Guard (MANG) will lose its F-15 mission and receive four C-27J twin turboprop aircraft.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today received the "A in English" award for preserving the unifying role of the English language in the United States.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored legislation introduced by Congressman Paul Broun (GA-10) to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating the use of lead ammunition or lead fishing tackle.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has joined the House Lumber Trade Caucus as an original member. One of the goals of the Caucus is to fight for the enforcement of U.S. trade laws and forestry-related trade agreements, such as the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement (SCA).

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week contacted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) expressing concerns he's heard from Montanans about how they are assessing administrative costs associated with the sale of cabin sites on Fort Peck Lake in Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the names of panelists who will participate in his Wolf Impact Hearings next week.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised the House passage of his legislation to instruct the U.S. Mint to create a Palladium Bullion Coin. Montana is the only source of palladium in the United States, which is mined at two locations by the Stillwater Mining Company. The mine was recently dealt a blow when, after taking a massive taxpayer bailout, General Motors decided to stop buying American palladium in favor of metals mined overseas.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement responding to news that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has started closing the much-criticized Port of Whitetail. Rehberg has been demanding this since early August.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that he will host three public discussions on the impacts of relisting gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the need for a legislative solution moving forward. Rehberg last week began circulating a draft bill to delist the gray wolf and return sole jurisdiction to the states of Montana and Idaho.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has been honored by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) which named him a "Guardian of Small Business." The award was given for Rehberg's leadership in job creation and pro small business policies during the 111th Congress.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced Montanans to "A Pledge to America". The bold plan was not crafted in Washington, D.C., but in town hall meetings around the country. Rehberg hosted 72 such meetings in the last Congress alone, inviting all-comers to pose questions and leave comments. The ideals shaped in the document were crafted by an extensive online conversation through America Speaking Out, an innovative citizen-driven forum for discussing where America is headed and where we want to go.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined a bipartisan coalition of members in sending a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar urging the Interior Department to maintain existing coal leases in Montana and Wyoming in the face of legal challenges based on Secretarial Order 3226, pertaining to climate change. Similar challenges were recently made relating to oil and gas leases, prompting Rehberg and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) to introduce the Limit Executive Actions Suspending Energy (LEASE) Act of 2010 (H.R. 5294).

Representatives Denny Rehberg (MT), Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), and Dale Kildee (MI-5) held a joint briefing from the Congressional Baby Caucus and Native American Caucus today, focused on better understanding strategies to improve the lives of Native American children and how public policy supports them and their families.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, issued the following statement in response to the fire in Malta that damaged and destroyed several small businesses, including the office of The Phillips County News.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has posted on his website a draft copy of legislation to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List in Montana and Idaho and provide sole jurisdiction for management to those states. The language of the proposed legislation was also emailed to his newsletter subscription list along with a survey and solicitation for comments.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in honor of September 17 as Constitution Day.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today received the National Farmers Union Golden Triangle Award. This is his sixth Golden Triangle Award for his leadership on issues affecting family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following an announcement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection that they are resuming construction on the much-maligned Whitetail Port of Entry. The renovation, costing $8.5 million, has been a matter of national criticism for some time, all the more now that Canada has decided to close its side of the port. This decision by the Canadian government effectively makes the Whitetail port available only for Canadian entry into the United States.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sponsored legislation to authorize funding for meth abuse prevention efforts undertaken by state and local governments or private non-profit organizations. According to the Department of Justice, due to the increased involvement by the Mexican drug cartels in the manufacture and distribution of meth, the supply of methamphetamine in the U.S. is at a five year high, and is at its highest purity, and lowest cost in five years.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Bob Abbey asking him to finally release thousands of secret documents relating to the now-infamous "treasured landscapes" document. That document revealed secret plans to declare millions of acres in Montana as a National Monument using the Antiquities Act.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the Bureau of Land Management released its environmental assessments for federal oil and gas leases in three states.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement marking the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against America.

It's like a bad horror movie where the monster keeps coming back no matter how many times you think it's been killed. In Hollywood, the worse the villain, the more times they come back to haunt you until it becomes painfully obvious that you'll need a silver bullet to solve the problem once and for all. With the fall of Judge Donald Molloy's gavel, the gray wolf was re-listed as an endangered species. It happened a year after the slaughter of 120 sheep on a single weekend at the Rebish/Konen Livestock Ranch near Dillon. The culprits, three adult gray wolves and five pups, left most of their victims uneaten to rot on the ground. Unfortunately, this is all-too-common throughout the West.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement supporting the policy advocated by Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) on ABC's "Good Morning America" to cut government spending to 2008 levels and freeze current tax rates for the next two years. This policy would prevent a record $3.8 trillion tax hike set to kick-in on January 1, 2011 – a tax hike that will destroy jobs and further hamstring the economy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has started to solicit and gather input from Montanans regarding a workable solution to the ongoing status of gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act. Last month, a federal judge put the gray wolf back on the Endangered Species List, usurping control from local and state authorities.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, was praised this week for his efforts in Missoula to create jobs and advance the local and statewide economy through foreign trade efforts. He also heard concerns from the Montana Food Bank Network, which has seen increased demand amid economic struggles around the state.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius following her visit to Montana to discuss the health care legislation that was signed into law earlier this year. Polls at the time of passage indicated that Montanans strongly opposed the measure, and recent reports indicate that time has not improved the bill's popularity. Rehberg has sponsored legislation to repeal the bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following the release of 14 additional pages pertaining to the Department of Interior's clandestine plans to declare millions of acres in Montana to be National Monuments.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced he will seek to remove the gray wolf from consideration under the Endangered Species Act. Rehberg will support legislation asking Congress to amend the 1973 act "to prohibit treatment of the Gray Wolf as an endangered species or threatened species." The move comes in response to a recent court ruling effectively reinstating endangered status for the wolf.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called members back to Washington to vote on yet another multi-billion bailout.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to a federal court ruling that effectively places wolves back on the endangered species list. The decision also cancels the scheduled wolf hunts in Montana and Idaho by prohibiting state management of wolf populations.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano urging her to immediately freeze additional funding for the soon-to-be-one-way Port of Entry at Whitetail in Montana and to conduct a review before completing the $8.5 million project. The funding for the port has been a matter of national criticism for some time, all the more now that Canada has decided to close its side of the port, effectively making the port available only for Canadian entry into the United States.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement regarding the closure of the Canadian border crossing at the Whitetail Port of Entry near Scobey, MT. The port made national news recently when it was announced that $8.5 million in stimulus funds are being spent to modernize the port, which averages only five vehicles per day making it the least used port of entry on the U.S./Canadian Border.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined House colleagues from both parties in supporting passage of a resolution honoring the service of America's air traffic controllers. The resolution is notable in Montana for its specific mention of a Montana air traffic incident.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored legislation to cut all non-defense/homeland security/veterans affairs spending by five cents for every dollar in fiscal years 2010 and 2011. Rehberg has offered several solutions for spending reform in Congress.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has contacted the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator, John Pistole, urging a decision on the application of three Montana airports to participate in the Screening Partnership Program (SPP). This program allows small airports to contract with private security screeners instead of TSA officials in order to save money and improve service. Airports in Butte, Kalispell and West Yellowstone have been waiting for Homeland Security approval for too long. The Missoula airport has also applied to join SPP, though their application is more recent.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced the bipartisan Rural Community Flood Protection Act with Rep. David Wu (D-OR). This legislation would require the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a levee system evaluation and certification for both federally and non-federally authorized levees upon the request of a non-federal entity. The Corps of Engineers suspended its certifications after liability concerns following Hurricane Katrina, leaving several Montana communities to either come up with tens of thousands of dollars for private certifications or face expensive flood insurance requirements.

BILLINGS, MT – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced an additional fifteen listening sessions in counties stretching from Sheridan County to Beaverhead County in early August. Rehberg's America Speaking Out Listening Tour continues across the four corners of Montana, where he invites anyone who wants to come and takes all questions and comments. He will cover nearly 2,500 miles.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in support of increased access to Yellowstone National Park for snowmobiles. Today, the National Park Service announced a new draft plan for winter management.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sent a letter today to Richard King, President and CEO of the Missoula Area Economic Development Corporation, asking him to weigh in on Smurfit-Stone's bankruptcy proceedings to ensure the Missoula mill can be reopened for business. The facility was shut down by Smurfit-Stone as a result of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has joined with House colleagues from both parties in urging the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Labor to protect programs that meet the unique needs of rural schools. The letter relates to the pending reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, also known as No Child Left Behind. Eighty-five-percent of Montana's schools are classified as either rural or frontier.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following today's report that Montana's seasonally adjusted unemployment increased to 7.3 percent in June from 7.2 percent in May. Last June, Montana's unemployment was 6.2 percent. Despite record-level spending on a "so-called" Stimulus, Montana has not seen a reduction in its unemployment since September, 2006.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has scheduled four more Listening Sessions in Montana. This continues his open-door policy of holding open meetings where anyone can attend and Rehberg takes comments and questions from all comers.

WASHIGNTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week introduced an amendment to the House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill that would have blocked funding for the enforcement of a particularly ominous new reporting requirement for American small businesses. The provision – which will require companies to start issuing 1099 tax forms to all vendors from whom they purchase more than $600 in goods and services – was intended to increase tax revenues to pay for the health care benefits that don't even begin until 2012 or later. Currently, businesses typically issue 1099 forms only to independent contractors and freelancers receive them each year from their clients.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today offered an amendment during the initial stages of next year's Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Bill reducing the cost to the taxpayer by $13 billion.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined forces with colleagues from both parties in a letter to President Obama encouraging inclusion of long-term reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act (SRSCA) in the President's budget for fiscal year 2012. The Secure Rural Schools program addresses the unique challenges of rural education by providing federal funding to counties for local schools and transportation projects.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined colleagues in sending a letter to the United States Green Building Council urging increased use of wood products in green building construction certification done by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today offered an amendment during the initial stages of next year's Energy and Water Appropriations Bill reducing the cost to the taxpayer by $1.2 billion.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has scheduled four Listening Sessions across Montana. This continues his open-door policy of holding open meetings where anyone can attend and Rehberg takes comments and questions from all comers.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has signed an amicus brief opposing a lawsuit filed by the ACLU to block the implementation of Arizona's new immigration law. The brief was written by the Washington Legal Foundation and defends both the practical necessity and Constitutionality of the Arizona law.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted to end the wasteful practice of posting expensive signs at construction sites around the country indicating that the project is funded by the ‘so-called' Stimulus. Rehberg is a cosponsor of H.R. 5679, the End the Stimulus Advertisement Act.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar expressing concerns about proposals to designate between 2.5 and 4.1 million acres of Montana lands as National Monuments. He also urged him to include all impacted Montanans in the discussions long before such a designation is ever made.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has signed on as an original cosponsor of a House Resolution to reaffirm state and individual rights with regard to motorcycle safety. The decision to legally require riders to wear helmets is made at the state level, and in Montana, adults are not required to wear a helmet.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, responding to overwhelming public outcry has cosponsored H.R. 4972 which would repeal the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," and H.R. 5424 which would repeal the bill and replace it with the Republican alternative that he supported when the health care bill passed in the House. Rehberg has consistently stated that, while health care reform is absolutely necessary, doing the wrong thing would only make things worse.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following the Congresssional vote not to add a requirement to the Wall Street Reform Bill to audit the Federal Reserve (consistent with H.R. 1207, Dr. Ron Paul's Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009 which has more than enough cosponsors to pass in stand-alone vote).

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following his vote against the Wall Street Bailout Bill in the House.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today offered an amendment during the initial stages of writing next year's State Department and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill that would reduce the cost to the taxpayer by $4 billion.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration's ten-percent tax on indoor tanning businesses, which was passed as a part of the Democrat's health care bill that passed despite bipartisan opposition. The tax goes into effect on Thursday, July 1, 2010, and is the first of many new taxes included in the health care legislation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted with his colleagues in the House to pass the Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act (H.R. 5552). This legislation changes the excise tax payment schedule for firearm and ammunition manufacturers to a quarterly payment schedule from its current biweekly schedule. Rehberg is a cosponsor of this measure.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has contacted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking for a variety of clarifications relating to the Superfund cleanup in Libby, Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after the Department of the Interior announced that it would make its Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments to local governments by the end of the day today. They had previously said the payments could be delayed to mid-July, prompting Rehberg to join colleagues in sending a letter urging more rapid action. Local governments have historically received PILT funds in June.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has issued the following statement following the 5-4 decision in McDonald v. Chicago to apply Second Amendment protections to state and local laws, reversing a lower court's support of Illinois' handgun ban and Chicago's rifle and shotgun registration.

Congressmen Denny Rehberg (MT-AL), Allen Boyd (FL-02), Vernon Ehlers (MI-03), Mike Simpson (ID-02) and Walt Minnick (ID-01) have jointly introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives supporting recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips on America's public lands.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has scheduled seven Listening Sessions across Western Montana for the July 4 District Work Period. This continues his open-door policy of holding open meetings where anyone can come and Rehberg takes comments and questions from all comers.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to recent flooding on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored the National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act with members of the Congressional Western Caucus. In conjunction with legislation he's already introduced that would require congressional approval of any National Monument designation in Montana, this legislation would enact additional reforms intended to modernize the original 1906 legislation to meet public expectations of transparency and accountability.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement regarding comments attributed to Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar, which were then distributed by Senator Jon Tester following a Senate hearing. In reference to a federal land-grab in Montana that was repeatedly mentioned in secret Department of Interior emails and documents, the Secretary is reported to have said: "I think it is folks fanning the flames. We hope that we move forward with a conservation agenda. But it involves listening to the people and it doesn't involve the heavy hand of government coming in and imposing the monument authority."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement regarding the leadership changes for the U.S. military in Afghanistan.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has joined the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Beef Caucus. According to the Montana Stockgrower's Association, in 2009, the Montana cattle industry directly employed nearly 7,000 workers. The cattle industry also contributed more than $1 billion to the state's economy, representing one-half of the cash receipts generated by Montana agriculture.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today signed a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging Secretary Ken Salazar and the Department of the Interior (DOI) to expedite Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding, following an announcement that the funds would be delayed.

Montana's Congressman and Billings resident, Denny Rehberg, today issues the following statement in response to the tornado that hit the MetraPark on Sunday destroying Rimrock Auto Arena and damaging many Main Street businesses.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to a federal court hearing today on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision last year to remove wolves from the endangered species list in Montana and Idaho and allow for state management.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has announced the endorsement of his Firearms Freedom on Federal Lands Act by two critical Second Amendment advocacy groups, the National Rifle Association and the Montana Shooting Sports Association. The legislation was introduced earlier today.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in advance of President Obama's Oval Office address on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Congressman Denny Rehberg (MT-AL), Rob Bishop (UT-01) and Paul Broun (GA-10) have introduced the Firearms Freedom on Federal Lands Act to prevent the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior from issuing or enforcing any regulation or executive order, including presidential declarations authorized under the Antiquities Act, that prohibit an individual from possessing a firearm on lands managed by the Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The legislation responds to the Obama Administration's disturbing pattern of bypassing congressional authority and public input when making decisions that affect our public lands.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, contacted the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, demanding increased oversight to root out waste and duplication in the bloated federal budget. While House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has yet to act on a single Appropriations bill, Rehberg points out in his letter that the failure to conduct normal business leaves plenty of time for increased oversight.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki and Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Steve L. Muro urging them to re-evaluate the methodology used to establish new National Veterans Cemeteries. Montana does not currently have a national cemetery even though it's home to one of the highest per capita veterans populations in the country.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored legislation to prohibit the Department of Interior (DOI) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) from preventing the U.S. Border Patrol from fulfilling its congressionally mandated mission to control our borders. Some DOI and USDA policies, including forbidding the use of motorized vehicles on certain lands, have seriously undermined border control efforts on the northern border.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to an announcement of listening sessions held by staff from the Departments of Agriculture and Interior and the White House Council on Environmental Quality to discuss the President's mysterious "America's Great Outdoors Initiative."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has issued a statement regarding the US Small Business Association's National Small Business Week, recognized across the country this week.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined House Republican colleagues in unveiling America Speaking Out. By providing an online forum for Montanans to voice their opinions in setting priorities for a national agenda, this initiative mirrors the public input that Rehberg has solicited at 44 public listening sessions and through online social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today signed a letter with colleagues urging leaders of the President's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to avoid a European-style Value Added Tax (VAT). In the letter, Rehberg joined 153 of his colleagues to instead support alternative solutions to reduce government spending.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored legislation that would prevent wages earned while working in the United States illegally from being credited toward Social Security benefits.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sponsored the European Bailout Protection Act (H.R. 5299), which prevents U.S. participation in the proposed bailout to European Union (EU) countries, including Greece.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has posted online 383 previously unreleased pages from the Department of Interior regarding ongoing plans to declare millions of acres as National Monuments. Using email and social media, he asked Montanans to review the materials and report anything of interest that they found.

Congressman Denny Rehberg (MT-AL) and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (SD-AL) have joined forces in introducing the bipartisan Limit Executive Actions Suspending Energy (LEASE) Act of 2010. This legislation would prevent the executive branch from circumventing Congress to create laws with regard to climate change regulation. Most recently, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) unilaterally suspended oil and gas leases in three Western states.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the introduction of Cap and Trade legislation in the United States Senate.

Denny Rehberg announced that Paige Ward, from Libby High School, has been selected as the grand prize winner of Montana's Congressional Art Competition for 2010. Rehberg will join Ward in a Capitol Hill ceremony where her artwork will be unveiled and displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel along with the artwork of winners from other congressional districts. Rehberg also recognized Katie McGunagle, a senior from Whitefish High School and Zac Danbrook a junior from Geraldine High School.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has been recognized for promoting "the principles of liberty and the strength of the Constitution," by the American Conservative Union (ACU), the nation's oldest and largest conservative grassroots organization. Rehberg was named an "ACU Conservative" with a 92% percent rating in 2009 based on 25 votes covering government bailouts, wasteful spending, taxes, and health care reform. Rehberg has a 90% lifetime rating with the ACU.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored H.R. 3415, a bill to suspend flood insurance rate map updates in areas when certain conditions are met. The new flood maps became an issue after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decided to no longer certify levies, requiring communities and individual homeowners to pick up the tab.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, cosponsored legislation to increase military pay by 1.9%. The increase would help bridge the 2.4% gap between military pay raises and pay increases in the private sector. The very first bill Rehberg sponsored in Congress was a military pay raise.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has introduced legislation, H.R. 5177, to help contractors in Montana by extending the deadline for compliance to a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule governing how contractors deal with lead in pre-1978 houses.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sponsored a house resolution urging Democrats to join the Republican moratorium on earmarks and to support spending reductions equal to the money saved as a result of the decision to forgo earmarks for Fiscal Year 2011. The Resolution also calls for a complete overhaul of budget and spending practices in Congress, a step in the spending reform that Rehberg has been fighting to implement for almost a decade.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored a resolution that would compel the Department of Interior to release information related to a planned misuse of the Antiquities Act to designate 13 million acres of land in 11 different Western states, including Montana, as National Monuments.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is an original cosponsor of the Second Amendment Enforcement Act which was introduced today in the House of Representatives. This legislation ensures that all Americans can enjoy the protections and freedoms afforded by the Second Amendment, even if they live in the District of Columbia.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined colleagues in passing legislation to prevent an automatic pay rise in Fiscal Year 2011. He is an original sponsor of this measure.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is opposing a move to have wilderness study areas managed as de facto wilderness through bypassing current law that gives authority to designate wilderness areas to Congress.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sponsored a resolution expressing support for the National Day of Prayer after a District Court struck down the observance which has been recognized since 1952.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after cosponsoring H.R. 450, The Enumerated Powers Act. This bill requires that all legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress include the specific constitutional authority under which the law is being enacted.

Secretary Sebelius: "We Don't Know" How Much It Will Cost. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today questioned Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius about expected over spending on one of the first provisions of the President's health reform bill which became law last month.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today facilitated a meeting between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and representatives from the Montana Building Industry Association (MBIA) in his Washington, D.C. office. The MBIA, along with other construction organizations, are concerned about the April 22 deadline for the implementation of the EPA's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has co-sponsored a resolution encouraging Japan to end its six-year ban on beef imports from the United States. Japan enacted the ban following the discovery of a single case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease, in a Canadian-born dairy cow in Washington State.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week pressed the Bureau of Reclamation for information pertaining to their priorities and funding of Montana water projects. The Bureau testified before the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, on which Rehberg sits.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today cosponsored The Taxpayer Certainty Act, which would make permanent the tax relief passed in 2001 and 2003. The legislation would prevent the largest tax increase in American history, which goes into effect automatically at the end of the year unless Congress acts to stop it.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural Resources urging action on the settlement reached in the case of Cobell v. Salazar.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statements on Tax Day, April 15.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, responded to the decision by the Bureau of Land Management to suspend 61 Montana oil and gas leases issued in 2008. The leases were suspended due to a lawsuit.

Long after the unsinkable Titanic settled at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, people asked whether the disaster had been avoidable. Titanic had been the greatest ship the world had ever seen, but hubris excused reckless speeds in dangerous waters and critical warning signs were ignored. Today, at the helm of the greatest nation the world has ever seen, the same hubris threatens the same results putting our future in real jeopardy. With every dollar of new debt to countries like China and Saudi Arabia, we steam deeper into dark waters riddled with fiscal icebergs. And our Captain is ordering more speed – more debt.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the results of a recent survey conducted through his electronic newsletter regarding congressional earmarks. The survey showed more than 88-percent of 3,710 respondents support Rehberg's decision not to pursue earmarks for this fiscal year, and 90-percent indicated they support reduced spending even if it meant Montana would get less federal funding.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is hosting an informational meeting for Montana students interested in attending a U.S. Military Academy, or joining an armed forces ROTC program . Academy Day will take place Saturday, April 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Billings Armed Forces Reserve Center, 2917 Gabel Road.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sent a letter to the US Department of Agriculture urging them to step up enforcement of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), in order to ensure that American consumers have reliable and consistent information to determine the origin of the food that they serve to their families.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement responding to President Obama's decision to allow limited offshore energy exploration in the United States.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, led a bipartisan group of House Members today in sending a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) asking for a delay in the implementation deadline for the new Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule to allow time for more trainers to be accredited and for more professionals to be trained.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released following statement on the announcement that the White House has reached an agreement on a new arms control treaty with Russia.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sponsored a resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of 6-day mail service.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to reports of threats against supporters and opponents of health care reform legislation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has scheduled a listening session in Phillips County – his forty-third such public event this Congress. The event will be held at the County Courthouse in Malta on Tuesday, April 6 at 3 pm. It is open to the public.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following President Obama's signing his health care bill into law this morning.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement following Australia's March 9 decision to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment on beef imported from the United States and other countries. This process will take a minimum of two years, effectively continuing a six-year ban on the importation of U.S. beef.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following his vote against Speaker Nancy Pelosi's government takeover of heath care - a bill she has promised is just the beginning, and an important first step toward a grander scheme of government provided benefits.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing The Cabin Fee Act of 2010. This legislation would correct problems arising from how the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) implemented a law passed in 2000, which has saddled thousands of cabin owners on forest service land with massive fee increases.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today urged Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to rethink proposed changes to the allocation of federal education funds. Rehberg is concerned that new competitive funding formulas would undermine the health of rural schools at the expense of large urban schools. Eighty-five percent of Montana's students attend rural or frontier schools.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today invited Montana high school students to submit their original artwork to Montana's Congressional Art Competition for a chance to be displayed for a year in the halls of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sponsored a House Resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that no one should be fined or put in jail for failing to purchase government-approved health insurance.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sponsored a House Resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that no one should be fined or put in jail for failing to purchase government-approved health insurance.

As another artificial health care deadline approaches, congressional leaders are preparing an unprecedented series of procedural tricks with a single purpose: to usurp the will of the American people and force their unpopular legislation through Congress by any means necessary. One of the tactics they plan to use inspired Senator Baucus to correctly warn, "this is the way Democracy ends."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined House Republicans in declaring a unilateral moratorium on earmarks, including tax and tariff-related earmarks for fiscal year 2011.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sent a letter requesting a legislative markup for four tribal recognition bills including his effort to acquire federal recognition for the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe. Rehberg, who has introduced legislation on behalf of the Tribe in each of the last two Congresses, successfully obtained a hearing on this bill last July in the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following testimony of U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar before a Senate committee today. Last week, Rehberg asked the Secretary for details pertaining to a leaked memo that lays out plans to use the Antiquities Act to carve out 13 million acres of national monuments in 11 western states including Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, cosponsored the Open Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) of 2010, with bipartisan supporters from other Western states. The legislation reinstates oversight and transparency measures for taxpayer payments made to organizations through the Equal Access to Justice Act.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement following the Department of the Interior announcing the decision to list the greater sage-grouse endangered status as "warranted but precluded from ESA protection."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has signed on as an original cosponsor to the "Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act." A wave of new Executive Branch regulations, including the regulation of carbon dioxide by the Environmental Protection Agency, indicates that the Obama Administration is willing to circumvent Congress' Constitutional responsibility "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today served as the Ranking Member in a Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing to address Health Care Fraud and Abuse Prevention.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced legislation that would exempt the State of Montana from the provisions of the Antiquities Act, which allow the President to circumvent public opposition and congressional oversight to designate land as a National Monument.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined fellow members of the House Western Caucus in sending a letter demanding answers from Interior Secretary Ken Salazar regarding efforts to designate 2.5 million acres of land in Montana – some owned by private citizens – as a newly created National Monument.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the "Bipartisan White House Summit" held on February 25.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has co-sponsored H.R. 4556, a bill that would forbid the U.S. Department of Justice from spending any money to prosecute individuals involved with the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following the President's unveiling of a proposal to bridge the gap between the current House and Senate health care bills. The introduction of the bill comes just three days before he is scheduled to meet with Republican Leaders to hear their ideas, ostensibly to incorporate them into his proposal.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement following the announcement that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reverse its policy to suspend the Second Amendment in National Parks, instead deferring to state-specific laws regulating the legal possession of firearms. Rehberg is a long-time advocate for the protection of gun rights on all federal lands, including national parks and wilderness.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, will be talking jobs in four Montana cities over the next two days.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that his Washington, D.C.-based Scheduler, Madeleine Coleman, was chosen as Montana's 2010 Cherry Blossom Princess.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined all House Republicans and 34 House Democrats in opposing a statutory increase in the federal debt limit. Despite bipartisan opposition, a majority in the House voted to increase the debt limit to $14,294,000,000,000.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement regarding the President's budget proposal for 2011: "Despite promises of fiscal restraint, this blockbuster budget spends too much, borrows too much, and taxes too much ..."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today posted a list of verbal and written comments he heard from Montanans during the 22 public meetings he held regarding Sen. Jon Tester's Wilderness bill. The comments are posted in the "Transparency Center" portion of Rehberg's congressional website.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg issued the following statement on the President's 2010 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress.

As energy issues remain at the forefront of the national political debate, a coalition of coal-state members of Congress announced today that they have teamed-up to form the Congressional Coal Caucus.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sent a letter to the Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Water and Power requesting action on the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, which he sponsored.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, met with officials from the State Department and the Agency for International Development this week to continue fighting to streamline the process for Haitian orphans waiting to be adopted by families in Montana and elsewhere in the Untied States.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week met with Representative Jason C. Yuan, the Taiwanese ambassador to the United States, to discuss the export of American beef to Taiwan. Earlier this month, Taiwan placed restrictions on the importation of American beef despite years of extensive negotiations, which had resulted in the opening of the market to American beef in 2009.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a response to Senator Jon Tester (MT) regarding his request for a meeting to discuss his wilderness bill.

Congressman Rehberg cosponsored a bill that would prevent the EPA from enforcing a change to its definition of "air pollution" that would include all carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement following the election of Scott Brown from Massachusetts to the United States Senate.

Denny sponsored a resolution to honor the three Navy SEALs who completed a mission to capture the believed mastermind of the 2004 murder of four U.S. security contractors. The three officers are facing a court-martial after the suspected terrorist accused them of punching him during his capture.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is an original co-sponsor of legislation that will accelerate the tax benefit for charitable cash contributions made for the benefit of the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the nomination of twenty-five Montana students for appointments to America's service academies for 2010.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today cosponsored House Resolution 847 which expresses the Sense of the House of Representatives that any conference report, or other health care reform negotiations, should be conducted under the watchful eye of the American people.

From Collaboration to Consensus, What I've Heard on the Wilderness Bill Trail

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, at the request of Montana Senator Conrad Burns released the following update:

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has scheduled a sixth public listening session in Libby to hear comments and concerns regarding Senator Tester's Wilderness Bill. This will be the 22nd public meeting Rehberg has held on the subject of wilderness since the beginning of the year.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is continuing his wilderness listening tour in order to hear from the stakeholders about proposed wilderness legislation. Below are some of the comments and ideas he heard at public listening sessions and various meetings in western Montana.

Denny is continuing his wilderness listening tour in order to hear from the stakeholders about proposed wilderness legislation. Below are some the comments and ideas he heard at the public listening session in Butte and various meetings in Southeastern Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is continuing his wilderness listening tour in order to hear from the stakeholders about proposed wilderness legislation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement following reports that Taiwan has once again restricted the importation of American beef.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is continuing his wilderness listening tour in order to hear from the stakeholders about proposed wilderness legislation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement supporting a request by C-SPAN that all future health care negotiations be open to the public through media coverage.

Includes five public listening sessions: Ennis, Dillon, Butte, Philipsburg, Deer Lodge BILLINGS, MT – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, will be in Western Montana from January 4-8 to hold public listening sessions on Senator Jon Tester's wilderness proposal being considered in Congress.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today criticized the passage of a second stimulus bill which spends $154 billion of borrowed money on more of the same efforts contained in the trillion-dollar "so-called" stimulus.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after voting against a $290 billion increase in the federal debt limit.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, went to bat on behalf of Billings American Legion Post 4 to host the 2011 and 2012 regional baseball tournaments.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has cosponsored legislation to preserve the Impact Aid program in its current, successful form. The Fair Funding for Schools Act of 2009 maintains the funding mechanisms that benefit Montana's federally impacted schools.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following news that Smurfit-Stone was closing its Missoula plant at the end of the year.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement:

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, at the request of Montana Senator Conrad Burns and his family released the following update from Garrett Burns, the son of Senator Conrad Burns.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined every other Republican member of the House Appropriations Committee in sending a letter to House Speaker Pelosi and Appropriations Chairman Obey indicating that they would not support the Defense Appropriations bill if it was used as a vehicle to increase the federal debt limit.

Denny released the following statement after he joined members of both parties in voting against the massive $446.8 billion "Multi-Bus" Appropriations Act.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised the passage of a measure that will require Amtrak to allow passengers to carry handguns in checked baggage by March, 2010.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement regarding news that Montana Senator Conrad Burns as admitted to a Washington, D.C. area hospital late last night. "Jan and I have been in close touch with Conrad's family since learning he was admitted to the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. When I saw Conrad this weekend, he looked as strong as ever, and if I know anything about old marines like him, they're fighters."

The following is from Garrett Burns, the son of Senator Conrad Burns: At approximately 9 pm last night, Senator Conrad Burns was found disoriented by his wife Phyllis at his computer in their home in Arlington, Virginia. Senator Burns was taken to Virginia Hospital Center. Subsequently, he was transferred to a Washington, D.C. hospital where he remains in intensive care. Doctors indicate he suffered an atrial fibrillation and had a stroke. "The encouragement and support we've received are a tremendous comfort to my dad and the rest of the family. Right now, we're focused on getting Dad healthy." The Burns family will try to provide an update within the next 24 hours.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, recognized the city of Hamilton as community officials broke ground on improvements to the wastewater treatment facility.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has boarded the House General Aviation Caucus with nonstop service to economic growth in the aviation industry in Montana and across the country.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to President Obama's Afghanistan Strategy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in honor of Thanksgiving Day.

Congressman Rehberg has joined the Natural Gas Caucus, a bipartisan effort to increase the job-creating use of environmentally-friendly natural gas and help move America toward energy independence.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is sponsoring legislation to assist Montana's schools and veterans take advantage of a program that helps train vets to become teachers.

Negative ads on TV claim I voted against the "American Clean Energy and Security Act" because of contributions from "big oil and energy interests." These accusations are dishonest and false. The legislation these ads endorse is bad for America and even worse for Montana.

Denny has joined forces with others in Congress through the Military Family Caucus to help support the families of America's armed forces. Rehberg has been a vocal advocate on behalf of the families left at home when soldiers are deployed.

Denny joined his House colleagues from both parties today in passing a five-year Fire Grants Reauthorization Act. Rehberg has consistently used his influential position on the House Appropriations Committee to ensure these important programs receive adequate resources.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg and Baby Caucus co-chair Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), hosted a briefing today with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, to assist states with establishing comprehensive and coordinated systems for health care, education, and family support services for young children.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that his office is soliciting applications for federal authorizations of funding to be included in the Water Resources Development Act bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released a transcript of a speech he delivered to the House of Representatives on Tuesday. His remarks address recently released figures on the website recovery.gov which is being roundly criticized for claiming the so-called stimulus created jobs in non-existent Congressional Districts.

Denny is inviting area residents to share their thoughts during a series of public listening sessions to be held in Madison and Broadwater Counties on Tuesday, November 24, and in Powell and Deer Lodge Counties on Wednesday, November 25.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in reaction to renewed reports that the Guantanamo Bay prisoners could be housed in Hardin, Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced today nine rural schools in Montana will share a $404,587 grant to develop a distance learning consortium that will help improve the quality of rural education in Montana.

Denny Rehberg released the following statement in recogition of Montana's and America's Veterans.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is inviting Montana schools, libraries, museums, and other educational organizations to apply for free NASA space shuttle artifacts for educational displays and public exhibits.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted in support of the Republican alternative health care reform bill which he helped craft using the input he received at 18 listening sessions and countless constituent meetings. The House of Representatives instead adopted Speaker Pelosi's trillion dollar government takeover of health care. Rehberg voted against Pelosi's bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, reacted strongly to the release of federal unemployment figures that, for the first time since 1983, breached 10 percent.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued support for a Republican alternative health care bill in expectation of a vote on Saturday. He praised the bill for being responsive to the concerns of Montanans voiced in 18 listening sessions across the state.

Denny voted this week for a 14-week extension of unemployment insurance benefits for Montana and a 5-month extension of the $8,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit.

Montana's Congressional delegation today made it clear to the Department of Defense that Montana must keep its Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs).

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, will hold a Health Care Tele-Town Hall meeting tonight, Tuesday, November 3, at 6:50 pm, MDT. Rehberg, joined by Montanans from across the state, will discuss the new health care reform bill introduced late last week by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Denny is offering to assist Montana fire departments seeking to secure a portion of the $210 million made available from the Department of Homeland Security's SAFER Grant Program.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has utilized social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to solicit public input on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's brand new 1,990-page health care bill, which was first unveiled to the public yesterday morning.

Denny helped arrange White House tours for 80 Montanans during a particularly busy month of October tour requests.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released this statement following the introduction of H.R. 3962, Speaker Pelosi's new Health Care Bill. The 1,990-page bill was introduced this morning, and Rehberg posted it on his website, inviting Montanans to join him in reading it.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced funding in the final Department of Interior Appropriations Bill which will now go to President Obama for his signature. Rehberg is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement over the failure of Bureau of Indian Affairs to formally recognize the Little Shell Tribe in Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, amid increased unemployment rates in Montana and across the country, has sponsored the Small Business Formation and Job Creation Act.

Denny introduced legislation to encourage retirement savings even during difficult economic times. The Securing Tomorrow by Saving Today Act, introduced during National Save for Retirement Week, addresses several complimentary approaches to personal retirement savings.

Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg's regular constituent outreach program, known as Traveling Office Hours, will have three of his Montana staff members covering a total of more than 1,800 miles this week.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to House leaders urging them to extend the home buyer tax credit. He has also cosponsored the Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2009.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, along with several House colleagues, contacted Defense Secretary Gates urging him to maintain Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), which serve as a crucial nuclear deterrent. Malmstrom Air Force Base, near Great Falls, MT, services 150 of these missiles.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised the groundbreaking of PPL's $230 million upgrade of Rainbow Dam, six miles northeast of Great Falls.

Denny Rehberg commended the healthcare improvements for Montana veterans and hailed the grand opening of the new Billings Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg announced funding for Montana in the final FY10 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. The bill must now be passed by the Senate before being sent to the President.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced the Montana Board of Housing has been awarded $170,297 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing assistance in Montana.

Denny today sent a letter to Director Jim Lynch at the Montana Department of Transportation, asking him to stop the production of road signs touting that a project is paid for by the so-called "stimulus" act.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has introduced legislation with colleagues to allow the transportation of legal firearms on Amtrak trains.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released a statement following reports of serious damage to crops after record-cold weather across Montana.

Denny announced that Phil H. Rolen will serve as Rehberg's Congressional Field Representative for south central Montana through a fellowship in the House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Program.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement following the inclusion of hate crime legislation in the 2009 Defense Authorization Bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, praised the passage of legislation that would require every soldier to have a face-to-face mental health screening before they are deployed on a combat mission, upon their return, and every six months for two years following their return.

Congressman Rehberg is asking Congressional leaders to include language in the final Department of Interior Appropriations Bill that would block plans to spend $2.8 million on wildland fire management in Washington, D.C., a district without a single forest.

In February, Congress passed a so-called stimulus bill designed to take credit for any economic recovery occurring over the next decade. But, whether the stimulus is actually helping the economy is a much different story.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has joined the bipartisan Second Amendment Task Force (SATF). Members of this group act as a unified and proactive force to promote legislation that protects the Second Amendment and to fight legislation that poses a threat to citizens' Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement regarding news from the U.S. Department of Labor that the country lost 263,000 jobs in the month of September and the unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent.

Denny Rehberg helped secure $491,000 for Geothermal Development in Hot Springs Valley.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sponsored legislation to help schools and communities generate energy from biomass, cutting energy costs and aiding in the reduction of catastrophic wildfire fuels

Denny introduced legislation to extend complete GI Bill benefits to veterans earning degrees entirely online or with a significant online course load.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced a grant totaling $112,005 has been awarded to the Twin Bridges Volunteer Fire Department.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House and sent a letter to Vice President Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood expressing criticism of the continued waste of federal stimulus funds to erect road signs that serve no purpose.

Denny took part in a Natural Resources subcommittee hearing todat to discuss his bill authorizing a settlement of the reserved water rights claims of the Crow Tribe in Montana.

With the number of competing interests in health care reform, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. When Congress finally settles on a single bill, Montanans will need some time to study it for themselves.

Denny received the National Farmers Union Golden Triangle Award for his leadership on issues affecting family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the introduction of a health care reform package by Montana Senator and Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Max Baucus.

Denny issued the following statement in recognition of Patriot Day, which memorializes the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to President Obama's address to a Joint Session of Congress on the subject of health care reform.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has been released from Kalispell Regional Medical Center and is traveling back to his home in Billings, Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has announced two additional listening sessions in Montana to be held this week in Bozeman and Hamilton.

Congressman Rehberg helped secure $200,000 for The Rocky Mountain Development Council (RMDC) to address a significant shortage of quality, affordable housing in Helena, MT.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $5 Million for the Rocky Boy's/North Central Montana Regional Water Authority's drinking water project.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $3 Million for the Center for Zero Emissions Research & Technology.

Denny kicked off his tour of 16 Montana Counties on Thursday with 3 listening sessions covering Stillwater County, Sweet Grass County and Park County. While town halls have been the subject of national headlines as a result of the backlash against some ideas being considered in Congress, Rehberg's efforts have generated large, engaged crowds.

U.S. Representatives Denny Rehberg (MT-AL), Cynthia Lummis (WY-AL). and other western members of Congress are calling for congressional hearings into the U.S. Forest Service's implementation of the "Cabin User Fee Fairness Act."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released this statement following the decision by the NCAA to allow post-season play in the state.

Denny released the following statement in response to the announcement by the United States Postal Service that the Black Eagle Post Office near Great Falls would remain open

Denny helped secure $500,000 for the Montana Physical Sciences Foundation for the synthesis of renewable biomass into biofuels.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $3 Million for the St. Mary Water Project.

Denny announced $133,000 for Montana State University's Technology Based Economic Development Center.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced $4 Million for the Fort Peck/Dry Prairie Water Project.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, helped secure $3 Million for the St. Mary Water Project.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $133,000 for Montana State University's Technology Based Economic Development Center.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg announced $100,000 for the renovation of the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Garfield Community Center.

Denny sent a letter to congressional leaders asking to implement the program employed by the Montana National Guard to diagnose and treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in combat soldiers.

Denny announced $300,000 for Great Falls Development Authority's construction of utility, road, and rail extensions onto a parcel of land to be used as an industrial park.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $100,000 for the renovation of the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) Garfield Community Center.

Denny helped secure $200,000 for Pantry Partners Food Bank, The Clothes Closet, and Acts of Kindness to fund construction of a consolidated location.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $500,000 for Great Falls Development Authority to reconstruct and pave the Black Eagle Road in Cascade County.

Denny introduced legislation that requires the United States Treasury to mint a 1907 Augustus Saint-Gaudens palladium bullion coin. Montana is the only source of palladium in the United States, which is mined at Stillwater Mine.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced listening sessions in sixteen of Montana's 56 counties in August.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, called for a hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources to "examine why government-owned General Motors would choose to void a contract with domestic miners in favor of minerals from foreign countries."

The decision by federally-controlled General Motors to abandon American-made palladium, mined at Stillwater Mine, in favor of foreign sources was arrogant and short-sighted ...

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted Secretary of Interior, Ken Salazar, and urged him to re-think plans to cut winter use access to Yellowstone National Park by half.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation urging it to cut through the red tape and get needed stimulus funds into the economy before Montana's short construction season ends.

Denny signed a pledge that he will not vote to enact any healthcare reform package that he hasn't read or that hasn't been made available online to the public.

Denny released the following statement in response to the legal approval of the decision by GM to cancel its contract for palladium with Stillwater Mining Co. in Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is sponsoring legislation to create a constitutional amendment to prohibit the physical desecration of the United States Flag.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $300,000 for the Northern Rockies Educational Services efforts to improve technology integration in K-12 classrooms in Montana.

Denny helped secure $400,000 in funding for a CT Scan machine at Daniels Memorial Hospital in Scobey.

Denny comments on wasteful spending in the stimulus bill in this letter to the editor.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released a statement in response to his 'nay' vote on a bill that would prevent responsible local management of wild horses and burros.

Denny helped secure $300,000 for the Saint Patrick's Western Montana Telemedicine Network.

Denny is sponsoring legislation to improve health care access for veterans suffering from exposure to Agent Orange.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg announced $100,000 for telehealth service for Montana children who need mental health services.

Denny helped secure $8.095 million for Special Olympics.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $134,000 in funding for the Montana World Trade Center and the Montana Growth through Trade Program.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, introduced legislation to extend federal funding authorization for the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System through 2015.

Denny secured $133,000 for TechRanch at MSU to expand energy start ups and stimulate hi-tech job creation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $500,000 for Benefis Health System to acquire a Mobile Cancer Unit.

Denny helped secure $250,000 for a Diabetes Center at Billings Clinic to address type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $1.75 million in funding for the necessary expansion of the Fort Harrison Troop Medical Clinic.

Denny announced $500,000 for the replacement of Women and Infant Care equipment at Community Medical Center in Missoula.

U.S. Representatives Denny Rehberg (R-MT) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) launched the Congressional Baby Caucus to highlight how public policy can support healthy development.

Denny testified before the Natural Resources Committee on behalf of federal recognition of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe.

Denny helped secure $400,000 for St. Vincent Healthcare to purchase a digital mammography unit for a mobile van providing service in Eastern Montana.

Denny Rehberg announced $500,000 for the construction of a new facility in Great Falls for Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain.

Denny released a statement in response to the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending its brucellosis regulations by changing Montana's classification from Class A to Class Free

Denny attached an amendment to the House Financial Services Appropriations Bill which prevents the enforcement of an overreaching prohibition of lead in ATVs, off-highway motorcycles and snowmobiles.

Denny convinced the House Committee on Natural Resources to hold a legislative hearing on his efforts to acquire federal recognition for the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has issued the following statement in commemoration of Independence Day.

While the eyes of the nation are on the healthcare debate in Washington, D.C., Congress is quietly passing legislation that's specifically designed to undermine the already ailing health of our economy. We were promised an economy that worked for everyone, but instead Congress has passed an energy policy written by powerful special interests that are literally choosing winners and creating losers. It's a policy that takes a step backward at a time when we must move forward.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement after his vote against the National Energy Tax, also known as Cap & Tax.

Denny contacted both the USDA Risk Management Association and the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service expressing concerns the Group Risk Plan has failed to fairly repay Montana producers.

Denny introduced the Hunting Heritage Protection Act in the House of Representatives. This bill ensures that the right to hunt and trap will not be undermined on public lands.

Denny announced that Caitlin Sterchi, from Whitefish High School, has been selected as the grand prize winner of Montana's Congressional Art Competition for 2009.

Simple Change in Tax Code Opens Corridors for Power Transmission

Congressman's Position on House Appropriations Committee Results in nearly $15 Million in Funding for Montana Projects

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $8.387 million in funding for projects throughout the state, including $650,000 for the Greater Yellowstone Interagency Brucellosis Committee in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.

Denny announced $14.89 million in funding for projects throughout the state, including $11.75 million for five separate Conservation Easement projects.

Congressman's Position on House Appropriations Committee Results in nearly $15 Million in Funding for Montana Projects

Denny today announced $14.89 million in funding for projects throughout the state, including $1.5 million for the Meeteetse Spires.

Congressman's Position on House Appropriations Committee Results in over $8 Million in Funding for Montana Projects

Denny issued the following statement in recognition of Father's Day.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has asked Japan to lift its restrictions on American boneless beef from cattle aged over 20 months, after the World Organization for Animal Health removed age limits on boneless beef from countries affected by BSE, or mad cow disease.

Denny announced $14.89 million in funding for projects throughout the state, including $1 million for research conducted by the Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR) in partnership with MSU.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $14.89 million in funding for projects throughout the state, including $150,000 for the Bozeman Main Street Historical District Restoration following the March 5 natural gas explosion.

Denny Rehberg today announced $8.387 million in funding for projects throughout the state, including $514,000 for Barley for Rural Development.

Congressman's Position on House Appropriations Committee Results in over $8.3 Million in Funding for Montana Projects

Denny released the following statement in response to the announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator that Libby and Troy Montana have been designated as a public health emergency as a result of asbestos contamination.

Denny announced $800,000 for the Butte-Silver Bow Emergency Operations Center. The funding was included in the House Homeland Security Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2010.

Denny joined House Colleagues in passing a bill he sponsored to award the Women Air Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor the United States Congress can bestow.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, testified today about the growing Western Pine Beetle infestation in Montana and throughout the west.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, cosponsored a bill that will prevent the closure of GM and Chrysler dealerships in Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has issued the following statement in commemoration of Flag Day, which celebrates the adoption of the flag of the United States by resolution of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.

"All-of-the-Above" Energy Solution Increases Supply, Decreases Dependence on Foreign Energy

House Appropriations Committee Passes FY2010 Funding Bill with $2,492,000 in Funding for Montana Projects

House Appropriations Committee Passes FY2010 Funding Bill with $2,492,000 in Funding for Montana Projects

House Appropriations Committee Passes FY2010 Funding Bill with $2,492,000 in Funding for Montana Projects

Congressman's Position on House Appropriations Committee Results in $2,492,000 in Funding for Montana Projects

Congressman's Position on House Appropriations Committee Results in $2,492,000 in Funding for Montana Projects

Congressman's Position on House Appropriations Committee Results in $2,492,000 in Funding for Montana Projects

Congressman's Position on House Appropriations Committee Results in $2,492,000 in Funding for Montana Projects

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has created a website that allows Montanans to report problems, waste or concerns about the nearly $1 trillion stimulus package. Despite assurances of unprecedented transparency, reports from across the state and the country are surfacing about the difficulty people face in trying to track how stimulus tax dollars are being used.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted Myles Brand, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), urging him to rethink a rule which may disqualify Montana from hosting post-season college games as a result of a state law that allows sports betting. While no final decision has been made, Rehberg's letter urges the NCAA to preserve the purity of the Football Championship Series (FCS) which picks its National Champion in a widely coveted playoff system.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, is offering assistance to Montana firefighters seeking to secure a portion of the $210 million available for fire station construction through a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding program. DHS's Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants (FSC) are aimed at helping local fire departments enhance their response capability through new construction, or modifications to existing fire stations.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today questioned Arne Duncan, the Secretary of Education, in a hearing held by the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Service and Education. Secretary Duncan, who visited Montana last week, was called to testify about President Obama's budget proposals. Rehberg is a member of the subcommittee.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, was recognized for promoting "the principles of liberty and the strength of the Constitution," by the American Conservative Union (ACU), the nation's oldest and largest conservative grassroots organization. Rehberg was named an "ACU Conservative" with an 84% percent rating in 2008 based on 25 votes covering taxes, wasteful government spending, cultural issues, defense, and foreign policy. Rehberg has a 90% lifetime rating with the ACU.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day, 2009

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced he introduced legislation to promote the development of infrastructure that will make domestically produced ethanol a viable alternative to oil imported from countries like Venezuela and Saudi Arabia. The E-85 Investment Act increases the available tax credit for refueling stations that offer fuel that is at least 85 percent ethanol.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has sponsored legislation to award the Women Air Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor the United States Congress can bestow.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statements following the House's passage of the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act in the House of Representatives.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $3,859,673 in aviation funding to seven Montana communities and the State Aeronautics Division.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today rolled out an innovative new program called "Montana Battle Buddies." The program acts as a supplement to existing support structures for the families of soldiers deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan. Montana Battle Buddies connects businesses and organizations with military families in their community to help with everyday tasks like mowing the lawn, keeping up the house, babysitting or even help with tax preparation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined colleagues in bipartisan support of the Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act, which reauthorizes the Small Business Administration's (SBA) entrepreneurial development programs, and creates a new small business assistance program for veterans and Native Americans.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement urging the House of Representatives to abandon the so-called Cap and Trade National Energy Tax in favor of an all-of-the-above energy plan that will utilize all forms of domestic energy. The House Energy and Commerce Committee today took steps toward passing a $645 billion tax on energy as a part of its climate change legislation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has posted 88 entries from Montana high school students in two albums on the popular social networking website Facebook. Facebook users are encouraged to visit Rehberg's Facebook Profile to vote for their favorite entries. The top five vote-getters will be included among the finalists for the contest.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has introduced legislation that would restore the additional 2% of Oil and Natural Gas Tax Revenue taken by the Federal Government since 2007. The Restoring the West's Fair Share Act would return tax revenue for oil and gas leases on federal lands to the state. In 2008, Montana lost $6.5 million in revenue as a result of this policy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sent a letter to Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer encouraging him to consider the Hardin detention facility to help address the future burgeoning prison population in Montana. The Two Rivers Detention Center, currently sitting empty, contains 464 beds that are currently unused. Rehberg's letter comes in response to reports that Montana's Corrections Advisory Council endorsed a plan to build 920 new prison beds in Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging an immediate disaster determination and the rapid implementation of the Livestock Indemnity Program that was passed by Congress as a part of the 2008 Farm Bill. The program, which is still working its way through a lengthy bureaucratic implementation, is designed to provide compensation for livestock loses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $1,018,655 in aviation funding to seven Montana communities.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced the American Energy Innovation Act with colleagues from the Western Caucus and the Republican Study Committee.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week sent a letter to Brian Miller, Inspector General of the General Services Administration (GSA) asking for a review of the last-minute decision to lay aside a Congressionally approved plan to replace the dangerous Battin Building Courthouse in Billings. The decision to buy and construct a new building in Billings rather than to lease existing space will cost taxpayers an additional $45 million and will reduce tax revenue for the City of Billings by at least $450,000 annually. It also wastes hundreds of thousands of dollars invested by private businesses in Billings in pursuit of the original leasing plan.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today invited House colleagues to cosponsor his legislation to help provide counseling, medical treatment, parent training, education and legal services to mothers and their children recovering from meth addiction. The Family Based Meth Treatment Access Act promotes family-based meth treatment – an approach which dramatically increases the effectiveness of long-term recovery, employment, and educational enrollment, while decreasing crime.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today testified against the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA), which carves out more than 24 million acres of new wilderness in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Eastern Washington and Eastern Oregon. The bill's primary sponsor, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-14), whose New York district is less than 13 square miles, testified in favor of the bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that language he secured during the Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations process to protect the unofficial Montana slogan, "Last Best Place" will be permanently protected.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced legislation to provide free postage to families and friends of American soldiers serving in combat zones. The Correspondence with Our Heroes Act creates a program to provide postal benefits in the form of coupons or vouchers to soldiers' families and friends.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement today after voting against Speaker Pelosi's final budget. The $3.6 trillion proposal paves the way for a nearly half-trillion dollar tax hike, and the largest spending levels in U.S. history other than World War II.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $598,624 to four Montana healthcare providers through the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grant Program.

Congressman Denny Rehberg (R-MT-AL) and Congresswoman Betsy Markey (D-CO-04) today introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House that would permanently exempt the Universal Service Fund (USF) from the Anti-Deficiency Act. Although Congress has exempted USF from the Anti-Deficiency Act (ADA) annually since 2004, this bill creates continuity by making that exemption permanent.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that his office is soliciting applications for federal funding to be included in the FY2010 Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill. Each member of Congress can submit several High Priority Projects for consideration as the legislation moves forward. Congressman Rehberg is urging interested parties to submit projects by May 6, 2009 via the following website: http://www.house.gov/rehberg/HPP.doc.

Congressman Denny Rehberg (R-MT-AL) and Congresswoman Betsy Markey (D-CO-04) today introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House that would permanently exempt the Universal Service Fund (USF) from the Anti-Deficiency Act. Although Congress has exempted USF from the Anti-Deficiency Act (ADA) annually since 2004, this bill creates continuity by making that exemption permanent.

Today, (April 26), the United States Federal Government will run out of money. It won't, however, stop spending.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined colleagues in the House in the bipartisan approval of legislation establishing a "Troops-to-Cops Program" to make it easier for honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces to serve as community law enforcement officers.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined colleagues in the House in the bipartisan approval of legislation establishing a "Troops-to-Cops Program" to make it easier for honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces to serve as community law enforcement officers.

Congressman Denny Rehberg (R-MT-AL) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-01) today introduced legislation in the U.S. House that would require every soldier to have a face-to-face mental health screening before they are deployed on a combat mission, upon their return, and every six months for two years following their return. The bill is the companion legislation to a measure introduced in the Senate by Senator Max Baucus (D-MT).

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg has introduced legislation in the U.S. House to eliminate the requirement that states collect Social Security Numbers (SSN) from applicants for recreational licenses. Under current law, sportsmen, hunters and fishermen seeking recreational licenses must provide the license vendor with their Social Security Number at the time of purchase.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg has introduced legislation in the U.S. House to eliminate the requirement that states collect Social Security Numbers (SSN) from applicants for recreational licenses. Under current law, sportsmen, hunters and fishermen seeking recreational licenses must provide the license vendor with their Social Security Number at the time of purchase.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to the decision by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) to reject exclusion for all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles from the lead content limits found in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to the decision by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) to reject exclusion for all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles from the lead content limits found in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg is urging fire departments throughout Montana to take advantage of the federal assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fire Grants program. In a letter to fire departments, Rehberg urged them to apply for grants by the May 20 deadline, and offered to provide whatever assistance they need to facilitate the process.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg is urging fire departments throughout Montana to take advantage of the federal assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fire Grants program. In a letter to fire departments, Rehberg urged them to apply for grants by the May 20 deadline, and offered to provide whatever assistance they need to facilitate the process.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg sent a letter to Acting Commissioner Frank M. Torti of the Food and Drug Administration asking the FDA to suspend implementation of the Enhanced Feed Ban Rule and to extend the 7-day comment period.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg sent a letter to Acting Commissioner Frank M. Torti of the Food and Drug Administration asking the FDA to suspend implementation of the Enhanced Feed Ban Rule and to extend the 7-day comment period.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to numerous "Tea Party" protests scheduled to occur around Montana on tax day, April 15, 2009.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to numerous "Tea Party" protests scheduled to occur around Montana on tax day, April 15, 2009.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg today released the following statement underlying the importance of full transparency in all stages of the Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations Process. Rehberg, who has supported rules in the U.S. House that require legislation be posted online prior to votes, has posted all requests his office received on his website.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg today released the following statement underlying the importance of full transparency in all stages of the Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations Process. Rehberg, who has supported rules in the U.S. House that require legislation be posted online prior to votes, has posted all requests his office received on his website.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg today released the following statement underlying the importance of full transparency in all stages of the Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations Process. Rehberg, who has supported rules in the U.S. House that require legislation be posted online prior to votes, has posted all requests his office received on his website.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to Montana's Senators urging them to join his efforts to shine sunlight into the federal spending process. Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, posted on his website a complete listing of all requests his office received. He also submitted each request to the Appropriations Committee for additional scrutiny.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week voted for a bill to place tobacco products under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act is funded through a user fee paid by tobacco companies and protects children from tobacco marketing.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week voted for a bill to place tobacco products under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act is funded through a user fee paid by tobacco companies and protects children from tobacco marketing.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined U.S. House colleagues from both parties this week in supporting legislation to protect reporters from being compelled to reveal confidential news sources in most cases.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, issued the following statement in response to news the United States Air Force has decided against locating a new major command center at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls. The new major command center will oversee nuclear related assets, known as the Global Strike Command.

U.S. Representatives Denny Rehberg (R-MT), and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD), are leading a bi-partisan group of Members asking the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) to exempt off-highway vehicles from a restrictive toy safety regulation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today laid out four principles he believes must be the cornerstones for the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year and beyond. The U.S. House is expected to vote on final passage of a budget proposal later this week.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, introduced legislation with Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL) and other members of the House Rural Education Caucus to improve access to early childhood education in rural communities.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, introduced legislation with Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL) and other members of the House Rural Education Caucus to improve access to early childhood education in rural communities.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined U.S. House colleagues from both parties today in supporting a bill to expand access to vision care for underserved children. The Vision Care for Kids Act (H.R. 577) identifies children who may have vision problems, and provides for subsequent exams and tests. Rehberg, who has been a vocal advocate for children's health care in Congress, is a cosponsor of the bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in remembrance of Jerome Anderson. Involved in the Montana political scene since the 1940's, Anderson was a decorated WWII veteran, former member of the Montana House, and a respected state policy advocate. He passed away on March 29, 2009.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, supported the Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act to create a separate fund for the expenses related to wildfire suppression and prevention. Rehberg also supported an amendment mitigating the impact of wildfires by clearing pine beetle infested forest lands.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, was honored by the United States Chamber of Commerce with its Spirit of Enterprise Award for Rehberg's pro-job, pro-small business voting record. This is Rehberg's eighth consecutive Spirit of Enterprise recognition.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement after his vote against the so-called "Omnibus Lands Bill."

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, submitted comments from sixteen members of the Facebook group "Fight to Protect the 2nd Amendment Against H.R. 45" for inclusion in the Congressional Record which records the debate proceedings in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Their comments were posted on the public wall of the Facebook group, and express support for the Second Amendment and strong opposition to H.R. 45, the Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sales Act. Rehberg has introduced proactive legislation to oppose this measure.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has introduced legislation that would allow wood harvested from overgrown forests to be used as a renewable source of energy. Congress is expected to vote on the FIRE Act this week – a bill which addresses the skyrocketing costs of wildfires. Rehberg's bill would help reduce those costs while simultaneously increasing the production of renewable biomass energy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for correcting guidelines regarding commercial air travel with large caliber ammunition used for big game hunting. Last December, Rehberg contacted then TSA Administrator Kip Hawley requesting changes to this burdensome regulation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, issued the following statement in response to the news that Montana State University President Geoff Gamble has announced his retirement.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg made the following statement in response to reports of an airplane crash outside of Butte, Montana that has killed at least 14.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, issued the following statement after his vote today to recoup 90 percent of the $165 million in bonuses paid to AIG executives. AIG took taxpayer dollars as part of a more-than hundred billion dollar bailout, which Rehberg opposed.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in response to reports that the Obama Administration is considering a change to the Veterans Affairs health care system that would eliminate the government's responsibility for veterans' health care.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to officially disavow the gun control licensing and registration scheme proposed by the "Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009," sponsored by Representative Bobby Rush. The Rush bill contains sweeping gun control measures such as universal background checks, a federal firearm licensing requirement and the creation of a federal database to track firearm purchases.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $6.6 million in funding for airports in Billings, Great Falls, Helena and White Sulphur Springs.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, yesterday introduced legislation in the U.S. House to exempt All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and Motorcycles from the Consumer Product Safety Commission's burdensome and overreaching anti-lead requirements. Distributors of off-road vehicles that are manufactured and marketed exclusively for kids under the age of twelve have been forced to remove these products from their showrooms.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, issued the following statement in response to news that AIG was paying $165 million in retention bonuses. AIG took taxpayer dollars as a part of a multi-hundred billion dollar bailout, which Rehberg opposed.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, met with representatives from the Montana State Firemen's Association and the Montana State Council of Professional Firefighters to discuss firefighter safety and the role federal fire grants play in keeping Montanans safe. Federal funding plays a crucial role in helping local communities purchase the safest equipment and hire the necessary manpower to work it.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, met with Montana Association of Counties officials to discuss issues affecting local government. They discussed a wide variety concerns, with Rehberg offering to provide whatever federal assistance was needed locally for Montana's economy. The primary concern of the delegation was the role the federal government will play in the day-to-day administration of local issues.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the full text from his address to a Joint Session of the Montana State Legislature. Rehberg, a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, served in the Montana Legislature for three terms beginning in 1984.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following excerpts from his address to a Joint Session of the Montana State Legislature. Rehberg, a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, served in the Montana Legislature for three terms beginning in 1984.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide a steep discount for veterans to visit National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, recently contacted the United States Air Force urging renewal of Intercontinental Truck Body's (ITB) contract to build Flight Line Tow Tractors.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in response to the Senate passing legislation to give the District of Columbia a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. The House's vote last week was postponed but may be re-scheduled at any time.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, issued the following statement in response to the explosion in Bozeman that has resulted in one missing person and three destroyed businesses.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, issued the following statement in response the announcement by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that the Obama Administration intends to respect the previous ruling to remove the Northern Rocky Mountain Gray Wolves from the Endangered Species List. Last month, Rehberg sent a letter to President Obama requesting the delisting.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has joined colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader Boehner asking for a long-term reauthorization of the E-Verify program. This program gives employers the ability to verify that new hires are legally eligible for employment.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg has introduced legislation directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine if certain areas of the country are insufficiently served by the national cemeteries in their regions. While Rehberg has been instrumental in supporting the four state cemeteries in Montana, the state does not have any active national cemeteries. The addition of one or more national cemeteries would alleviate the travel burden for Montana's veterans.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg this week cosponsored the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act in the United States House of Representatives. This legislation establishes a national standard for carrying concealed firearms between states

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today met with a delegation from the Billings City Council to discuss priorities for the fiscal year 2010 Appropriations process as well as legislative and regulatory concerns facing the City of Billings.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, praised the decision by Great Lakes Aviation to increase the number of flights for three Montana Essential Air Service (EAS) communities. Great Lakes will add round trip flights between Billings and Glasgow, Havre, and Wolf Point, increasing the number of weekday flights to two-a-day.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement from the Poverello Center in Missoula. He toured the facility and met with Ellie Hill to discuss the $285,000 in federal funding he has secured in the House-passed appropriations bill for fiscal year 2009.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg met with Montana officials to discuss expanded control of invasive weed species in Montana. The meeting, a part of National Invasive Weed Awareness Week, addressed the 32 species on the Montana Noxious Weed list.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Broadcaster Freedom Act as an amendment to the D.C. Voting Rights Act, which passed this afternoon in the Senate.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg met with representatives from the National Barley Growers Association (NBGA) to discuss the role the federal government can play in expanding market opportunities for Montana's barley producers. The conversation included free trade agreements, export opportunities in Cuba and using U.S.-grown products for international food aid.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to the passage of the House's $410 billion 2009 Consolidated Appropriations Bill. Rehberg voted against the bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has joined the House Native American Caucus to help educate Congress on the issues affecting Native Americans in Montana and throughout the nation.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the inclusion of more than $42.5 million for Montana projects in the FY 2009 Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has secured language in the House 2009 Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations bill which would provide $91,000 in additional Impact Aid funding for the Heart Butte School District.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today secured $17.5 million in funding for Montana water projects in the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that the 2009 Consolidated Appropriations Bill included $2.85 million in funding for Montana Highway 323, which runs from Ekalaka to Alzada in Southeastern Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, secured language in the 2009 Consolidated Appropriations bill which would prohibit the trademark of the phrase ‘The Last Best Place'. Rehberg's provision was included in the final version of the bill, expected for a vote later this week.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, sent a letter to President Obama urging him to delist the Northern Rocky Mountain Gray Wolf from the endangered species list.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement after his vote against Pelosi's $789.5 billion spending bill. The bill passed 246-183 (1 present) without a single Republican vote. 7 Democrats voted against the bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent letters to Montana Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester and Governor Brian Schweitzer requesting that they join him in extending an invitation to President Barack Obama to return to Montana for the sixth time in two years and the first time as president.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to the "so-called" stimulus package returning to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration after its earlier passage in the U.S. Senate.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced today that he has sponsored legislation to keep gas prices in check, fund new renewable energy programs, and help make America energy independent. The American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act would fund renewable energy technologies by utilizing revenues from oil and gas production in a 2,000 acre section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, met with officials from the Montana School Board Association (MSBA) to discuss rural education funding and the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind. MSBA represents K-12 public education school boards throughout Montana, and provides training, legal services, and other programs to the school boards.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg met with representatives from the Pulp and Paperworkers Resource Council to discuss Montana's resource-based economy. The Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of Smurfit-Stone which has a mill in Missoula was a result of supply chain disruptions with statewide impacts. In response, Rehberg sent a letter urging the continued use of the Missoula facility.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today attended the Signing Ceremony for the State Children's Health Insurance Reauthorization Bill at the White House. He was invited to attend by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in recognition of his strong support for the program and his dedication to bipartisanship.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today urged Congress to pass the Veterans' Firearms Heritage Act which he introduced earlier this year. The legislation would rectify a law that currently treats World War II and the Korean War veterans like criminals for not registering war relic firearms with the federal government.

At A Total Cost Of $825 Billion, The Pelosi-House Democrat Stimulus Bill Will Cost The Residents Of Montana $2,700 Each. With 946,815 residents, that is a total cost for Montanans of $2.6 billion.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, met with officials from REC Silicon to discuss fluctuating energy costs, and prohibitive business regulation and taxes. REC Silicon, based in Norway, is the world's largest dedicated producer of silicon materials used in solar power production, including a Butte facility that employs 300 people.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after his vote against the Pelosi-Obey Stimulus Package that passed in the House of Representatives. He had voted against an earlier version of the bill in the House Appropriations Committee.

If the man standing next to you keels over with a heart attack, you're going to administer CPR, give him some aspirin or use an emergency defibrillator to get his heart pumping again. You're not going to lecture him about his eating habits, prescribe a battery of medication that he'll take for the rest of his life and shine his shoes. That's because in a crisis you have to act decisively. While the long-term goals may be worth exploring once the crisis is over, the time to do it isn't when the victim is turning blue in front of you.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement following his meeting with President Obama. The President traveled to Capitol Hill today to talk with the House Republican Conference and to discuss the Economic Stimulus Plan, expected for a vote later this week.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced his renewed membership of the official U.S. House of Representatives Rural Education Caucus.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent his State Director, Dustin Frost, to Helena to testify before the state legislature in support of Senate Joint Resolution 7, which expresses strong opposition to legislation proposed in the U.S. House that would dramatically increase federal control of Montana waters.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg today outlined the principles he believes need to be at the core of the economic stimulus package. According to Rehberg, any stimulus package legislation must be timely, targeted, temporary and transparent. The bill is expected to be considered by the full House later this week before it is taken up by the Senate.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Great Falls International Airport $2,495,116 for the main taxiway rehabilitation project.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg released the following statement after his vote to block the second and final installment of the $700 billion banking bailout. Rehberg voted against the unpopular bailout, which included language that allowed Congress to rescind the final $350 billion.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, signed a letter to President-Elect Obama urging the continued production of the F-22A Raptor. The Raptor is a critical component of the U.S. Strike Force, and components are manufactured in Kalispell and Helena.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg announced today that Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls is one of six bases being assessed for a recently created major command, tentatively called the Global Strike Command, to oversee all of the nuclear related assets.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, will fill an expanded role on the powerful House Appropriations Committee in the 111th Congress. He will retain his appointments on the Energy & Water Subcommittee and the Labor, Health & Human Services, Education Subcommittee, while picking up a seat on the State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the removal of the Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Population in Montana and Idaho from the Endangered Species List.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced Great Falls Fire Rescue has been awarded $1,734,080 from the Department of Homeland Security to increase department staffing levels.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement regarding the passage of the House State Children's Health Insurance Program extension. He voted in favor of the bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi expressing his support of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) while warning against covering so-called children up to the age of twenty-five, illegal immigrants and the wealthy.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the nomination of thirty-one Montana students for appointments to America's service academies for 2009.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today invited Montanans to submit their ideas and opinions about the stimulus package that is currently being drafted in the House via the video sharing website YouTube. The videos may be featured Thursday at a hearing hosted by House Republicans for the economic stimulus working group.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that Accessible Space, Inc., a non-profit in Kalispell, would receive a $3,519,000 capital advance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the construction of 22 one-bedroom units for low-income elderly residences. In addition, they will receive $219,000 over three years to subsidize the initial cost of rent.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today helped lead the way in protecting freedom of speech for Montana's radio and television broadcasters by sponsoring the Broadcaster Freedom Act.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today co-sponsored legislation to amend the Constitution and provide for the establishment of an annual balanced budget.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, released the following statement in response to the Great Lakes Aviation decision to restore Essential Air Service flights at four Montana airports. Today, Great Lakes Aviation announced they will be providing one roundtrip flight per day, to Billings, from Havre, Glendive, Wolf Point, and Glasgow.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sent a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee nominating Bozeman resident Greg Mortensen for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, last week called for the establishment of a Committee on Indian Affairs in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the swearing-in of the 111th U.S. Congress.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced $792,059 in grants has been awarded to three Montana fire departments through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal and Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted Kip Hawley, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), requesting a change to current guidelines which prevent gun owners from transporting large caliber ammunition, used for big game hunting, on an airplane.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today was awarded the Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in recognition of his support of American manufacturers and their employees.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to President-elect Obama's nomination of Colorado Senator Ken Salazar for Secretary of Interior.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to President-elect Obama's nomination of former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack for Secretary of Agriculture.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Dillon Airport a $228,730 grant to upgrade the airport's facilities

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Glacier Park International Airport a $1,890,000 grant to upgrade the airport's facilities.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised House and Senate passage of a provision he authored that will provide much needed relief to Montana's senior citizens. Language taken from Rehberg's proposed Retiree Relief Act allows retirees to keep money in their retirement accounts that the current law required them to withdraw at the end of each year.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to the House vote on a bailout of the automotive companies.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced today the Big Timber Volunteer Fire Department will receive a $113,658 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve operations and safety.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today lauded a decision by James Peake, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to reimburse burial fees for several Montana families who delayed the burial of their loved ones in anticipation of the opening of the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman George Miller (D-CA) urging them to include legislation he recently introduced, The Retiree Relief Act, in any upcoming legislation that reaches the floor of the House this week.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement in response to the Department of Interior's (DOI) updated regulations regarding the possession of firearms in national parks and wildlife refuges.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Eagle Manor III, a newly completed Helena area apartment complex dedicated to housing low-income seniors and the disabled.

Montanans are struggling financially. This is evident every time I travel throughout the state. The day-to-day living expenses are starting to add up as the instability of the U.S. economy continues.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced his Deputy Chief of Staff Jay Martin has been promoted to the position of Chief of Staff in his Congressional office.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement regarding the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree, which was harvested from the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today introduced legislation which would provide relief to seniors citizens by allowing them to continue to keep money in retirement accounts that they are typically required by law to withdraw once they reach age 70-½.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted President-elect Barack Obama urging him to nominate Montana's current U.S. Marshal, Dwight MacKay, for another term.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded the Big Sky Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership, led by Montana State University-Bozeman, a $66.9 million grant to fund the Department's seventh large-scale carbon sequestration project.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has awarded the Montana Department of Labor and Industry an additional $315,000 national emergency grant to provide assistance to Montanans affected by the layoffs at Stimson Lumber Company in Bonner, Montana. Rehberg announced the initial award of $300,000 in June, 2007.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg today participated in the start-up of the worlds largest biofilter at Plum Creek's Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) plant.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has issued the following statement regarding his "no" vote today on the Wall Street Bailout. On Monday, Congressman Rehberg voted against the initial House version of this bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has issued the following statement regarding his work today on the Financial Rescue Plan. On Monday, Congressman Rehberg voted against the initial House-version of this bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has been honored by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) which named him a "Guardian of Small Business." The award was given for Rehberg's leadership in job creation and pro small business policies during the 110th Congress.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement regarding the alternative Wall Street rescue package being proposed by House Republicans.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to the Tax Extenders Package that was passed in the House. Rehberg, voted against the bill which didn't include crucial county funding for the Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the inclusion of $31,633,000 for Montana in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding in the House-passed Continuing Resolution. This is an increase of more than $17 million from last year. LIHEAP is the Federal government's primary means of helping low-income households pay home energy bills and prevent utility shut-offs.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the Amtrak Reauthorization bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement about the House approval of the Billings Courthouse GSA Proposal by the House Transportation Committee by a unanimous voice vote. This approval is the final action required in the House.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced $7.2 Million for Montana projects. Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee secured these funds in the Department of Defense Appropriations bill for FY 2009 which was passed as a part of the Continuing Resolution package.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, issued the following statement praising the end of the Congressional Moratorium on oil exploration on the Outer Continental Shelf. In July, the Bush Administration ended the executive ban on off-shore drilling leaving only the Congressional Moratorium between Americans and more domestic energy to lower gas prices. This moratorium required annual Congressional extensions – and such an extension was not included in the recently-passed Continuing Resolution.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, announced today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Montana more than $2.1 million to assist homeless veterans in the state. The money will help fund two new 20-bed homeless centers in Montana and three new vehicles.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement regarding proposals to shore financial markets:

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, last week sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) requesting a one-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools program in the Continuing Resolution expected to be voted on this week in the House. This program provides federal funding to counties for local schools and transportation projects throughout Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced that $1,895,100 in grants have been awarded to the seven tribal colleges in Montana. The funds were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Tribal College Initiative Community Facility program, which Rehberg funded as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week joined House Colleagues in passing the National Silver Alert Act which will establish a communications network to assist efforts to locate missing senior citizens modeled after the tremendously successful Amber Alert system.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced a $100,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to increase motorcyclist safety in Montana. Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee that funds the Department of Transportation, recently spoke at the National Motorcycle Safety Conference in Billings.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced $830,000 in funding from the Department of Transportation to the Missoula County Airport Authority for the rehabilitation of runway lighting.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined House Colleagues in passing The Second Amendment Enforcement Act which will require the Washington, D.C. local government to respect the Second Amendment rights of its citizens. The bill passed with bipartisan support, 266-152.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced a federal grant for $406,875 which will provide for over-the-air broadcast of public television service (PBS) in Great Falls. The grant from the National Telecommunications & Information Administration will be used for a new DTV facility and was funded by Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg today made the following statement in response to a Washington, D.C. judge throwing out a carefully constructed winter-use plan to safely allow limited snowmobile access to Yellowstone National Park.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Justice has disbursed funding for Montana State University – Billings (MSU-B) that he secured in the Department of Justice Appropriations Bill. MSU-B will receive $254,889 as a part of the Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program. The funds will be used to develop an academic and workforce training program for women at the Montana Woman's Prison in Billings.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, joined House colleagues Thursday (September 11) in passing a comprehensive veterans package that includes a provision which would allow Project SHAD veterans to receive medical care at VA facilities for conditions which may have arisen from their service without needing to prove service connection. In August, Rehberg requested the provision be included in a must-pass bill in order to ensure prompt Congressional action.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg today issued the following statement commemorating the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the morning of September 11, 2001.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg met with Paul Rana, Vice Chairman of the Greater Woods Bay Sewer Committee (GWBSC), in Washington D.C. Rehberg and Rana discussed funding for the Greater Woods Bay Sewer Project.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today received the National Farmers Union Golden Triangle Award for his leadership on issues affecting family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today cosponsored legislation to prevent the outgoing executives and board members of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from receiving multi-million "golden parachute" severance packages on the taxpayer dime.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, last night joined House colleagues in passing critical legislation to prevent Mexican trucks from gaining unrestricted access to U.S. highways.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today helped secure passage of the Rural Veterans Access to Care Act on behalf of Montana's 100,000 veterans.

At the beginning of the 21st Century, America sits on the edge of an energy revolution not unlike the digital revolution we had in the waning years of the 20th Century. The increased use of computers and digital technology didn't happen overnight. Developing a new economy around energy alternatives is no different. While no one thinks that fossil fuel production is a permanent solution, the fact is today's American economy relies on fossil fuel. Supporting alternatives does not change this fact, and failing to produce domestic resources while alternatives are developed will hamstring the economy at the expense of American families and the middle class. We need alternatives for the long-term and domestic traditional fossil fuels for the shot-term.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the U.S. Department of Treasury has awarded more than $1.8 million in Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) funding to four community development organizations in Montana.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, returned to Washington, D.C. Friday for the second time in August to continue the call for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and respond to America's current energy crisis by reconvening Congress for an up-or-down vote on a comprehensive energy policy to lower gas prices.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) today to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and respond to America's current energy crisis by calling a special session of Congress and passing comprehensive energy legislation to lower gas prices.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today flew from Logan International Airport in Billings to Washington, D.C. to join his Republican colleagues on the floor of the House of Representatives in an effort to force Speaker Nancy Pelosi to call a special session of Congress in order to pass comprehensive energy legislation to lower gas prices.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, last night spoke on the House floor and successfully urged the Chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee to find a way to pass a provision which would allow Project 112 and SHAD veterans to receive care at VA facilities. Chairman Chet Edwards (D-TX) responded to Rehberg's request by assuring him he would help include the provision in must-pass legislation as soon as possible.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today supported legislation which would increase access to college education grants for Montana students.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg recently contacted House Democrat Leaders demanding they include funding for secure rural schools in any upcoming supplemental spending package.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week led House colleagues in passage of legislation which would provide veteran's benefits to armed service members who voluntarily separated from the military due to sole survivor status.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted against a Motion to Adjourn the House of Representatives and reiterated his insistence that House Leadership postpone the August Recess until they have allowed an up-or-down vote on the American Energy Act, a comprehensive "all-of-the-above bill" that he cosponsored to address increasing gas prices.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today sponsored legislation to extend healthcare to all veterans who were subject to Agent Orange.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today led his House colleagues in passage of legislation to shore up an $8 million shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund, ensuring adequate funding for Montana highway repairs.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined his House colleagues at a press conference to promote the recently introduced American Energy Act.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg will debate his comprehensive plan for energy independence at Tulane University in New Orleans next Monday, July 28, 2008 at 10 am MDT. Rehberg is one of four Republicans who will face off against four Democrats in the third of a series of Congressional Debates.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted Mark Rey, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment, expressing concerns over the U.S. Forest Service's (USFS) appraisal of fees for private cabins on Forest Service land.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to a House vote to successfully override the President's veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act which will stop a scheduled 10.6 percent cut in Medicare payments to physicians:

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the launch of his new website promoting solutions for lowering gas prices and providing resources on how to curb energy consumption.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today issued the following statement in response to the President's decision to lift an 18-year old executive ban on responsible energy exploration along America's Outer Continental Shelf:

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today secured $350,000 in funding for North Valley Hospital in Eureka in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today contacted the Justices of the United States Supreme Court asking them to reconsider a court ruling declaring the death penalty for child rapists unconstitutional.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, secured language in the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill which would provide $91,000 in additional Impact Aid funding for the Heart Butte School District.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today joined House colleagues in an effort to lower gas prices by attempting to move forward legislation promoting the use of coal-to-liquids technology.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, secured language in the House Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill which would prohibit the trademark of the term ‘The Last Best Place'. Rehberg's provision was approved by the House Appropriations Committee.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, recently secured $1.5 million in funding for the Fort Peck Cabin Conveyance in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, recently secured $1 million in funding in the Interior Appropriations bill for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) acquisition of the Meeteese Spires Area near Red Lodge.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, recently secured $250,000 in funding for the Salish and Kootenai College in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, recently secured $500,000 in funding for the Hamilton Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Interior Appropriations bill. The funding comes as part of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (STAG), which will be matched with local and state funds to help Hamilton complete the project.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today secured $650,000 in funding for Missoula area hospitals in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill.

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today secured $100,000 in funding for Sidney Health Center in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill.