Raúl Grijalva

As organizations and Tribal Nations dedicated to the preservation of cultural, historic, and archaeological resources, we write today regarding the Shash Jaa National Monument and Indian Creek National Monument Act (H.R. 4532).

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 62, nays 324, not voting 45, as follows: [Roll No. 7] YEAS--62 Bass Bonamici Brady (PA) Capuano Castor (FL)…

Given that each day that Congress delays action on the Dream Act, 122 people lose their DACA protected status-- since September 5, when Trump eliminated DACA, close to 16,000 young people have lost their protected status and face daily…

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The decision to abolish Bears Ears was not motivated by mining or oil or gas interest.

I am really concerned that we need to do much more.

Claiming that they are promoting the voices of 'local tribes' is a disgrace.

These short-sided and damaging actions stand in the way of progress that benefits Bears Ears, the region, and the state of Utah.

By supporting H.R. 4532, you are listening to a group that has been silenced for too long and finally allowing us a seat at the table.

This is another basic, 'We are going to mandate, as in the 1800s, what is best for the Native American tribes.'

This is not a simple case of legislation.

But DonorsTrust gave $225,000 to Sutherland in 2016.

Native Americans, 'lost the war and therefore have no right to comment on public land management decisions.'

The sovereign tribal governments of the Ute Mountain Ute, along with the other four tribes of the Bears Ears Commission have all passed official resolutions of support for Bears Ears National Monument

The process for the establishing of the Bears Ears Monument had an intimate, ongoing, and comprehensive involvement on the part of Native Nations.

While we applaud the focus on national monuments, we are concerned that the witness panel does not reflect a fair representation of the stakeholders affected by this legislation.

I think it would be beneficial to hear from even more tribal voices, so I would like to submit this letter requesting a second hearing with witnesses invited by the Minority.

If the primary objective of this legislation were truly to increase tribal participation in the management of Bears Ears, we would have representatives from each nation here to testify.

If this legislation was truly intended to protect the outdoor recreation economy of Utah, it would incorporate my bill, the America's Red Rock Wilderness Act.

I thank my esteemed colleague for yielding time to me. Mr. Speaker, each day that Congress delays action on the Dream Act, 122 people lose their temporary protected status granted by DACA. Since the Trump September 5 announcement, 11,182…

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I find it curious in some of the comments that by inviting public input we somehow limit other public input.

NEPA simply requires Federal agencies to take a 'hard look' at the potential environmental impacts of projects they undertake or permit.

Time and again we have debunked Republican myths about NEPA causing excessive delays, frivolous lawsuits, and damage to our economy.