Raúl Grijalva: “Professionals have requested about $883 Million in fees and expenses through the Title III compensation process as of…”

Mr. Cole's bill would simply restore the Secretary of the Interior's authority to take land into trust for all tribes, regardless of their date of Federal recognition.

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

Future exploration or mining activities at the site not only threatens the health and welfare of tribal members.

The mining industry, however, sits above all of that.