Senator Murray's Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Protect the Green Mountain Lookout

Statement

After also passing the US Senate last Thursday, legislation sponsored by Senator Murray will go to President where it is expected to become law U.S. Senator Patty Murray today released the following statement after S. 404, legislation to protect the Green Mountain Lookout, passed through the House of Representatives.

"This is a small, but meaningful step in returning some hope to the community impacted by the deadly landslide last month. It provides some reassurance that even as that community mourns their loved ones and begins the long process of rebuilding, that a vital part of the tourism economy of that region is being protected. It also is an important accomplishment in our continued efforts to preserve the treasures of our state for future generations.

"I'm so proud that I was able to sponsor and pass this bill through the Senate. And when Mayor Rankin made clear that speedy passage was vital to giving the community of Darrington a glimmer of hope for the future, I was even prouder to get work to make this happen immediately."

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