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December 20, 2018
Press Release
Congressman Greg Gianforte today blasted the lack of progress on a public lands package and a border security measure before the end of the year. Gianforte urged action in a speech on the House floor.
December 4, 2018
Press Release
Congressman Greg Gianforte, and U.S. Senator Steve Daines applauded the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) release of the Request for Proposals for “Next Generation 3.0” contracts for large airtankers for fire support.
November 30, 2018
Press Release
Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte took to the House floor, urging Farm Bill negotiators to include critical forest management reforms in the new Farm Bill.
November 19, 2018
Press Release
Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte urged leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to include measures important to Montana in any year-end public lands bill.
November 13, 2018
Press Release
Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Vicki Christiansen urging the USFS to move forward with “Next Generation 3.0” contracts which will provide faster and more cost-effective airtankers to handle the complex wildland fire environment.
October 12, 2018
Press Release
Congressman Greg Gianforte met with Park County residents, members of the Yellowstone Gateway Business Coalition, and local leaders this week to recommit their efforts toward a permanent mineral withdrawal to protect Paradise Valley.
October 8, 2018
Press Release
Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement today after Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke announced a 20-year withdrawal of mineral rights for approximately 30,000 acres in Paradise Valley.
September 28, 2018
Press Release
Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte led an effort on the House floor to draw attention to wildfires and the need for forest management reforms.
September 26, 2018
Press Release
Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte’s bill to protect Paradise Valley passed the House Natural Resources Committee this morning.
September 21, 2018
Press Release
Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement today after the U.S. Forest Service recommended that approximately 30,000 acres in Paradise Valley be protected with a long-term withdrawal of mineral rights: