Hopi people have been associated with Bears Ears for thousands of years.

H.R. 4532 leaves three of the five major tribes connected to the original Bears Ears National Monument designation as a part of the new management council, which would result in the exclusion of the Hopi Tribe.

We welcome you!

we cannot assist you in its destruction.

I certainly would entertain any opportunity to insert more from the Bears Ears Commission into this that would give them the representation that they are looking for.

Hey, I hear some things here maybe we need to take a look at.

I would certainly consider it a friendly amendment to add in that that is also in consultation with the Bears Ears Commission.

Late last year, President Donald Trump issued an unlawful order to repeal the Bears Ears National Monument and replace it with two smaller monuments, leaving nearly 85 percent of the original monument unprotected.

That is a net increase in their ability to participate in the management of those lands.

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 1.35 million acres of the original Bears Ears Monument.

This bill creates long-term certainty for my constituents.

This bill empowers Utah's local tribes and community leaders to properly manage these areas.

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.

Representative John Curtis' bill creates an Archeological Resources Protection Unit for each monument and, additionally, mandates that at least 10 law enforcement personnel be assigned to each monument.

I think we all understand the importance of local control and local input, certainly as we have responsibilities.

Absolutely. We have heard today a number of positive comments about the legislative process.