Raúl Grijalva: “(Mr. GRIJALVA asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)”

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

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…

Effective democratic governance depends upon informed public participation, and several international conventions and policy guidelines call for enhanced public participation in environmental management.

Future exploration or mining activities at the site not only threatens the health and welfare of tribal members.