Raúl Grijalva: “But when they can find a tribal or minority voice that supports a drilling or a mining project, they temporarily become…”

The bill gives anyone the ability to stake a mining claim, whether there are valuable minerals on the land or not.

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

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.