Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Rosendale announced the start of the application process for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. This competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents by providing an opportunity for students across the country to have their artwork proudly displayed in... Read more »
"The Biden administration continues its war on domestic energy. His radical environmental policies will drive up prices for those who can least afford it. I condemn this decision, and hope to see it reversed as soon as possible." Representative Rosendale said. Read more »
Washington, DC -- As Congress considers what to include in an upcoming infrastructure package, Representative Rosendale is fighting for the reauthorization of the Keystone XL pipeline. Last week, Representative Rosendale identified the hypocrisy of the Biden administration’s pledge that new green jobs would replace those taken away by the cancellation of the Keystone XL. On Thursday night, Represe... Read more »
Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Rosendale and his colleagues introduced the “No Taxpayer Funding for Vaccine Passports Act.” This bill would prohibit any federal funds from being used to implement, enforce, or assist in the establishment of a COVID–19 vaccine passport system. The legislation would also prohibit any COVID-19 relief bill funding from going to any state or locality that imple... Read more »
Washington, DC -- Last week, Representative Rosendale traveled to the Northern Border to visit with U.S. Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, and local stake holders to see how the Biden Administrations policies are impacting the people of Montana. One of the most pressing issues that Representative Rosendale wanted to tackle head on is how the Southern Border Crisis is impacting the Nort... Read more »
Washington, DC -- This week, Representative Rosendale visited the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough and Senators Tester and Daines. They toured facilities, held meetings with senior leadership and veteran stakeholders, and visited with veterans, VA employees, and local health care providers. “I’m always happy to highlight Montana’s success in provi... Read more »
Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Rosendale initiated the application process for Montana’s service academy nomination process. Each year, members of congress have the privilege of nominating top-talent to pursue this prestigious opportunity. Our service academies are esteemed institutions; being afforded the opportunity to attend one is a distinct honor. As a member of congress, Representat... Read more »
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service completed its 5 year study of the Grizzly bear in the lower 48 states and once again recommended that the species be classified as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Representative Rosendale Released the following statement: “I strongly disagree with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) decision to continue listing the grizzly bear as threatened... Read more »
Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Rosendale, ranking member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, introduced the VA Information Technology (IT) Reform Act of 2021. As the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) undertakes major IT modernization projects it is critical that Congress has complete information to conduct oversight to ensure the necessary reforms ar... Read more »
Today Representative Rosendale introduced the Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act. With the Biden Border Crisis, the Southern Border is seeing increased instances of individuals fleeing Border Patrol agents and other law enforcement officers – including in deadly high-speed chases. In February, Montanans saw how Border Patrol had to release an individual because they could not pro... Read more »