Keystone XL Pipeline Act

Floor Speech

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Mr. DAINES. In Montana we understand our resource use must be done
responsibly. We also know that Montanans who live and use the land
every day understand how to best protect these resources.

Unfortunately, the current administration, as well as past
administrations, both Republican and Democratic--their efforts to
stretch the intent of the Antiquities Act threatens Montanans' ability
to manage our State's resources. It is a trend we are seeing in other
States as well.

Too often these unilateral designations ignore the needs of the local
communities, of sportsmen, of farmers and ranchers, small business
owners who are directly impacted by these new designations.

The amendment I am offering simply expresses the sense of Congress
that all future national monument designations should be subject to
consultation with local governance and the approval of the Governor of
that State and the legislature of that State in which the designation
would occur.

This amendment ensures the people affected most by these designations
have a seat at the table and their voices are heard.

I yield back my time.

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