Raúl Grijalva: “The 1872 Mining Law is an outdated law that has failed to protect communities like mine.”

I rise today, the proud granddaughter of a bracero, a hardworking Mexican immigrant who came to this country for a better life, and I stand as the proud daughter of a U.S. Congressman, a man who spent his entire life fighting for justice…

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

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…

I believe that we need a clean Carcieri fix.