WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Fox News published an article titled, "BLM’s Western Solar Plan is ‘fantasy world,’ relies heavily on taxpayer dollars: GOP congressman” detailing Congressman Matt Rosendale’s disagreements with Bureau of Land Management’s updated Western Solar Plan, which aims to restrict 31 million acres of land across 11 states for the development of solar fields.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tracy Stone-Manning objecting to the BLM’s proposed Western Solar Plan. The plan would lock up 572,479 acres of public land in Montana for solar development despite solar having been proven to be inefficient and unreliable due to the sparse sunlight during… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) recently introduced legislation prohibiting the implementation of the new Biden-Harris Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Bureau of Land Management Field Office in Miles City, Montana. The plan will effectively end coal leasing in Miles City in favor of increased… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Senator Steve Daines, and Congressman Ryan Zinke released the following statements after the Biden administration released a new Resource Management Plan Amendment prohibiting future coal leases in eastern Montana through 2038.
“America lost more energy independence today due to a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released the following statement regarding recently announced mandates by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will create unrealistic environmental regulations for coal and natural gas plants and put Montana's fossil fuel industry directly in the crosshairs of Biden’s Green New Deal… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), released the following statement after the Biden administration announced its new effort to force an electric vehicle mandate by 2030.
“This recent announcement by the Biden administration is overreaching, unnecessary, and will be excessively costly to all those who wish to buy a reliable vehicle in the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) attended the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources hearing titled: “Assessing Domestic Offshore Energy Reserves & Ensuring U.S. Energy Dominance.” During the hearing, Rep. Rosendale critiqued and questioned climate activists.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) joined The Bottom Line on Fox Business this week to expose the failures of green energy. The interview came after Rep. Rosendale posted a video on social media of him at a wind farm in Judith Gap, MT and every single windmill was halted due to the blistering -30 degree temperature.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) expressed opposition against harmful policy decisions by the Biden Administration in the attempt to enact federal settlement with Pacific Northwest tribes that could lead to the removal of four dams along the Lower Snake River.
“This issue is not just important; it is a slap in the face to the hardworking people of Montana and… Read more »
COLSTRIP, MT - Today, Rep. Rosendale presented a Congressional Record to Colstrip Mayor John Williams to recognize the centennial celebration of the town of Colstrip.
“Known as the energy capital of Montana, Colstrip is critically important to keeping the lights on across the state and the region,” said Rep. Rosendale. “For 100… Read more »