But I want to remind the Committee that it was Federal land before President Obama designated a national monument.
Correct.
Removing the Hopi Tribe from an integral role in the management of these important areas puts western development and be...
I certainly would entertain any opportunity to insert more from the Bears Ears Commission into this that would give them...
Absolutely. We have heard today a number of positive comments about the legislative process.
This bill is a management plan that protects the area.
I want to make clear the point that the Bears Ears Commission is kept fully intact in this bill.
I would certainly consider it a friendly amendment to add in that that is also in consultation with the Bears Ears Commi...
This bill creates long-term certainty for my constituents.
This bill will create the first-ever tribally co-managed national monument.
It is important to note this bill precludes any type of mining or development of oil or gas within the boundaries of the...
Representative John Curtis' bill creates an Archeological Resources Protection Unit for each monument and, additionally,...
This bill will protect lands in southeastern Utah, in my district, and it will do it the right way.
I also believe that moving swiftly to find solutions is critical.
This bill is about protecting areas, not opening mining, or oil and gas, development.
This bill empowers Utah's local tribes and community leaders to properly manage these areas.
Today, Congressman Curtis, backed with the unanimous support of the Utah congressional delegation, brings us H.R. 4532.
By giving Congress--and not the President--authority over public land, our Constitution guarantees that all voices will ...
