Raúl Grijalva

We affirm for this committee and for all of us that Congress has an obligation to all children, regardless, and not only by legal and Constitutional precedent, but by the moral imperative that we have on this committee to make sure that…

I understand the gentleman's concerns, I really do. Hostile nations like Russia have shown their true face by interfering in our elections and continuing to attempt to influence the results of an American election. Although it is hard to…

In closing, and in opposition to the amendment, in July, the President formed a nuclear working group, the Nuclear Fuel Working Group, essentially to deal with the questions coming from the uranium mining industry, in particular, Energy…

This amendment would allow Secretary Bernhardt to kill this proposal in pursuit of information we already have. My colleagues across the aisle continually allude to the lack of information we have about this region, the lack of study, and…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1430

I recognize there is some sensitivity, or even a misunderstanding in this Chamber to legislating in other Members' districts, but I would point out that it is something we do almost every day that we are here. We vote on policies that…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 minutes.

This amendment is a ``gotcha'' amendment. The substance of the amendment is misdirected, to say the least, and it ignores history and ignores the reality that we are in right now. That reality is that, when I began to get involved in this…

This amendment is not a good faith effort to protect Native communities, minorities, or women. It is simply a ``gotcha'' amendment intended to kill the bill. It is truly insulting that our colleagues across the aisle would try and use…

I recognize my colleague from Arizona-- that was accurately stated, that he represents 70 percent of the designated area in this legislation. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. O'Halleran).

In Bristol Bay, we believe mining would ultimately destroy the lands in the watershed, causing irreparable harm to the communities who depend on this majestic place.

I would like to thank the House Natural Resources Committee, which is advancing an important mining law reform bill this morning, written by Chairman Raul Grijalva.

I continue to believe this Federal law relies on austerity measures that severely impact the quality of life of ordinary Puerto Ricans, to achieve its goals of debt reduction and balanced budgets.

We are here today for the second day of hearings on legislation I am considering to make amendments to PROMESA--the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act.

Let's end the governance aberration known as PROMESA by collaboratively enabling processes that guarantee equity and justice not only in energy decisions but all aspects of Puerto Rican life.

Puerto Rico is right now the quintessential 'canary in the mine,' not only because of its island condition and geographical location in the path of possible more frequent and stronger extreme weather events, but also because its current…

We say that, a government is defined by the opportunities it gives its citizens.

This amendment will also protect Puerto Rico's public education and allow economic growth and social development.

The approval of the amendment proposed by Congressman Grijalva is critical for the sustainability of the University of Puerto Rico.

We are already seeing delays in disaster relief funding and have reason to question the duration of the `boost' these funds are bringing to the economy.

It is unbelievable that in the 21st century the United States of America rather than expanding full democratic rights to all of its citizens has chosen to curtail them.

PROMESA has failed on its purpose and threatened the economic stability of everyone on the island.

The Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board has effectively become a supra-political entity governing the people of Puerto Rico in a naked colonial mode.

Any amendments that do not return home rule to the people of Puerto Rico would constitute nothing more than putting a band-aid in a bullet wound.

The only real and permanent solution to the fiscal problems of Puerto Rico before this Committee today is statehood.