Thank you for holding this hearing. And I want to also recognize Chair Nadler for the work they are doing.
I am very concerned that there are still delays that were created from the BIA in the previous Administration.
That is unacceptable.
One thing I would also say is there is still a big need in New Mexico.
We have a responsibility to address the water needs of our Indigenous communities.
I was proud to introduce the New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act to authorize the Navajo Gallup...
We still have communities in the United States of America that don't have safe drinking water. That is totally unaccepta...
the Paycheck Fairness Act would prohibit these sorts of retaliatory bands where people are told... there will be a penal...
we are going to absolutely let the science guide us, as well as understanding the ecological impacts to all the animals.
The new unit will improve coordination within and outside of the BIA to make sure that we are not missing anything.
In my view, Congress has a moral and a legal obligation to fulfill the promises made to Indian Country.
The President's plan to create jobs through the Civilian Climate Corps will be an amazing opportunity for folks to enter...
the President has laid out an ambitious agenda.
I am especially eager to hear how your agency will support Tribal efforts to combat the growing threat caused by climate...
we feel really good already at the story that the President's budget is telling on the importance of science in land man...
Having been on this committee for the last 4 years, I can't really describe it in any other way except a certain level o...
Unleash science. That is what the scientists are here to do.
Thank you. That is a definitely good way to describe it, a mountainous backlog.
