Linda Sauer writes in the August edition of the Last Chance Patriot newsletter:
I am happy to report that Ryan Zinke has reconsidered his sponsorship of the PROTECT Act and has withdrawn his support. However, that is not enough. It may be too little, too late. Because the bill has already been passed to two Committees in the House, Zinke’s withdrawal of support is a moot point unless he works hard to convince the members of the committees that he made a mistake in sponsoring the bill, and they should not pass it through the Committee.
After he does that, if the bill is still passed by the Committees and sent back to the House for a vote, he needs to stand up before the members of the House and tell them why they should not pass the bill. I encourage you to write or call Congressman Zinke’s office to encourage him to work tirelessly to undo the potential damage of the PROTECT Act that he sponsored before thoroughly understanding its implications. If he can kill it in the House, it cannot be passed to the President for his signature, even if it passes on a Senate vote.
Congressman Zinke’s contact info:
Kalispell Office: 923 So. Main, Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 317-0277
Washington Office: 512 Cannon House Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20515
(202)225-5628
It wouldn’t be a bad idea to put some pressure on Troy Downing to be sure that he will also vote NO if it gets back to the House. To my knowledge, Congressman Downing has not been public with his opinion on the bill.
Congressman Downing’s contact info:
Billings office: 401 N. 31st St., Suite 770, Billings, MT 59101
(406) 413-6720
Washington office: 1529 Longworth House Bldg., Washington DC 20515
(202) 225-3211
Pressure also needs to be applied to Austin Knudsen. He stated that his “staff” identified him as supporting the PROTECT Act. He needs to be told that if he maintains a supportive position on this bill, his chances of ever being Governor of Montana will be severely compromised.
Attorney General Knudsen’s contact info:
P.O. Box 201401, Helena, MT 59620-1401
(406) 444-2026
contactdoj@mt.gov
