Raúl Grijalva: “We must do better for our tribal members, for our citizens, and for our country.”

This law would apply to all of our public lands, including national parks, wilderness areas, and BLM land.

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.

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.

This bill is not just a give-away to the mining industry. It is a wholesale giveaway of our public lands.