118th Congress

Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted in support of H.R. 1 – the Lower Energy Costs Act. This legislation was the top priority for House Republicans in the 118th Congress. The Lowering Energy Costs Act focuses on spurring responsible development of domestic energy and mineral resources, eliminating burdensome permitting requirements, creating jobs, and securing our supply chains and energy infrastructure. This is an integral piece of legislation to Rep. Zinke’s work on energy and climate solutions that reverse the damage done by President Biden’s agenda from day one to shut down our energy production and make us reliant on China.

Today, Western Montana Congressman and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke questioned President Biden’s current Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland on her budget request for FY24 at the House Appropriations Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee. At the hearing, Congressman Zinke grilled Secretary Haaland on the administration’s policy to shut down mining in the United States, while propping up China for critical minerals.

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced legislation along with Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani, Washington Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez, and North Carolina Congressman Don Davis to address the housing workforce shortage in an effort to increase housing supply and lower costs. The Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural and Underserved Colleges and Trade Schools (CONSTRUCTS) Act would create a new grant program through the Department of Labor, to train and support the skilled laborers required for the construction of homes. The funds will go to trade schools, community colleges, and other eligible programs, as well as outreach programs partnered with local businesses. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jackie Rosen of Nevada.