Raúl Grijalva: “We again would encourage the Chair to consider bills as we see some before us today that have passed in the past and…”

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.

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

We urge Congress to reject legislative proposals that make this colonial-era law worse.

I am always pleased that this Committee is as bipartisan as it is in terms of finding solutions and working together for the issues that are presented here.