Lois Capps

I firmly believe that consumers have the right to make informed decisions about the food they eat.

So there would be no further opportunity for any local appeals to be considered.

If H.R. 1157 were enacted, how would it impact the consideration of the pending Camp 4 appeals?

The BIA fee-to-trust is far from perfect, but it at least does allow for all interested parties to participate.

This restrictive process is not how these issues should be resolved.

This diversity of opinion on this local issue cannot fully be represented accurately in this setting.

The bill is unnecessary because Camp 4 has already been taken into trust.

I strongly oppose H.R. 1157. I urge you not to advance this bill, and I yield back the remainder of my time.

This is ultimately about local housing, zoning, and land use.

H.R. 1157 is not that path, and I oppose it for several reasons.

These are issues best resolved by county and municipal officials in consultation with local residents and the Tribe.

Prepared statement on H.R. 1157