Raúl Grijalva: “I think that we are not dealing with an issue of culture. We are dealing with American citizens that have not had access…”

My amendment consists of reasonable fixes that Republicans have previously supported. If adopted, Democrats would unanimously support the final passage of this bill. Mr. Chair, I encourage my colleagues to support my amendment, and I yield…

This imbalance of power has resulted in over a century of ongoing toxic mines, scarring our landscape and poisoning our communities.

A few weeks ago, I sought medical treatment for a persistent cough which was initially diagnosed as pneumonia. After further testing and imaging, my physician discovered that I have cancer.

To merely open the floodgates to the use of our public lands without any protections, due process, community involvement... is going back to a time that got us into this situation.