Raúl Grijalva: “We are talking about something much more profound and deep.”

The bill gives anyone the ability to stake a mining claim, whether there are valuable minerals on the land or not.

I am always pleased that this Committee is as bipartisan as it is in terms of finding solutions and working together for the issues that are presented here.

The passage of this legislation would also set a dangerous precedent for sacred sites.

I look forward to working with you, Madam Chair, and the other members of the Subcommittee to move this bipartisan bill in a similar bipartisan manner.