Raúl Grijalva: “The parks are dealing with dueling mandates issued nearly a century ago. They constantly have to balance the protection…”

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

My amendment consists of reasonable fixes that Republicans have previously supported. If adopted, Democrats would unanimously support the final passage of this bill. Mr. Chair, I encourage my colleagues to support my amendment, and I yield…

Mining is considered the highest and best use of our public lands.

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…