Raúl Grijalva: “Peter went above and beyond his legislative duty by trekking last fall to the rarely-visited Devil's Staircase…”

This imbalance of power has resulted in over a century of ongoing toxic mines, scarring our landscape and poisoning our communities.

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

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.

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