That legislation was introduced by an icon of our State, Congressman Mo Udall, and co-sponsored by another icon from our State, then-Representative John McCain.
Raúl Grijalva
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Raúl Manuel Grijalva is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Grijalva has been an advocate for environmental protection, education, and healthcare reform throughout his tenure in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives, particularly those aimed at addressing climate change and promoting social justice.
Most of the Tohono O'odham nation's reservation and its 32,000 enrolled members are located within my congressional district.
One of my primary concerns continues to be the performance and legal limitations of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
I worked closely with the late Senator Dan Inouye to work to develop IGRA in response to the Supreme Court's landmark Cabazon decision.
Inaction on H.R. 1410 will signal that Congress is unwilling to address a metastasizing problem.
I believe that it has achieved a careful balance between the concepts of tribal sovereignty and States' rights.
I think we should not move this law forward, and honor the commitment that we made in 1986.
This plan by the Tohono O'odham of building an additional casino in the Phoenix-metro area directly violates promises.
Thank you for holding the July 23, 2014 hearing and allowing Congressman Raul Grijalva, Congressman Paul Gosar, Mayor Jerry Weiers, Chairman Ned Norriss and President Diane Enos to testify on H.R. 1410.
What would--that effort you described, and the example that uses the buffalo grass, how would this legislation affect that?
Their reliance on the categorical exclusion, would that facilitate the use of any compound?





