Raúl Grijalva: “Legal decision, precedents, administrative hearings and decisions seem to be relevant in this discussion, chairman, and…”

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

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

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.

My amendment would prevent this bill from creating a situation where the agency is required to decide on permits before the applicants have had a chance to go through environmental reviews. Without my amendment, this bill will force the…