Raúl Grijalva: “Can you commit to directing Interior staff to cooperate with the GAO on this matter that would appear to benefit your…”

This amendment, which I offered a version of at the markup nearly a year ago, would have addressed all the concerns. If adopted, I would be happy to support H.R. 1449. This amendment extends the timeline for the Department to determine…

We stand at the edge of a whole new mining rush.

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…

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