Raúl Grijalva

But politically speaking, what confidence do I have going into the future that more money, as I said, won't end up at some other project, whether it is the border wall or something else into the future?

I think I just want to reiterate what many of my other colleagues, both on the right and the left side of me, have said in regards to how disturbed we are that money is going to be taken without legislative approval for projects from the…

This is a rare moment, this bipartisanship that has broken out in the state of Arizona, here in Congress, and it is a welcome sight, and we hope we can see more of that in the future.

I also want to note the absolute critical role of the tribes in the DCP, the Colorado River Indian Tribes, and the Gila River Indian Community are essential to the DCP's success.

It respects the environmental laws, as you outlined, and allows us to immediately authorize the DCP, which is very, very important, given the urgency of time and the millions of people that are affected by what we do here.

I will be introducing legislation shortly to authorize the DCP and expedite its movement through Committee and eventually action.

Knowing that environmental requirements and our Nation's environmental laws are going to be respected by the DCP, I think, is the added impetus to moving this as rapidly as possible.

The timing of this is critical, and much appreciation for that and the work of your staff.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you and the Ranking Member for expediting this hearing.

I have no further requests for time, and I want to extend our appreciation for his work to the sponsor of the legislation. It passed unanimously, as he indicated, and there is no reason why we can't do that again today. Madam Speaker, I…

Along with dozens of other California Tribes, the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians had its relationship with the Federal Government terminated in 1958, resulting in the loss of its Federal status and all of its Tribal lands. The Tribe's…

We encourage Congress to reject the current provision that would waive all laws that protect the environment and Federal responsibilities to tribal nations.

If the Federal government matched these state and local commitments, it would place the Salton Sea and surrounding communities firmly on a path toward a healthy and successful future.

It is our recommendation that under your leadership, Congress will move forward with the steps necessary to introduce and expedite the terms of the Seven Colorado River Basin States Drought Contingency Plans by enacting legislation to…

There is ample evidence that we cannot burn all the hydrocarbons on Earth and overcome the ravages of climate change.

It is equally wrong to allow the U.S. Department of the Interior (USDI) to rush ahead with leasing plans that exceed the limits of P.L. 115-97.

Congress erred in passing Section 20001 of P.L. 115-97, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The current administration has failed to recognize the significant negative impacts proposed oil and gas development would have on the Arctic Refuge Coastal Plain and those indigenous Native communities.

It is essential for this legislation to be enacted by Congress and implemented by the states without delay.

Congressman Raul Grijalva's proposed house bill titled 'Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act,' which will enact a permanent ban on uranium mining.

This hearing has been very powerful and very necessary, and I want to thank the witnesses for their insight.

Significant concerns have been raised about the lack of transparency of meetings held by Acting Secretary David Bernhardt.

Anything that makes it easier for the kids to access those programs is helpful.

I think there have been efforts in my home State to begin to restrict the use of election day dropping off of vote-by-mail forms and other discussions, and this is both a preventive and encouraging amendment that prevents any of those…

I urge support for the underlying legislation, H.R. 1, which in my mind reaffirms the right to vote and empowers the individual citizens in our democracy and empowers their role in our democracy over the wealthy special interests that has…