Raúl Grijalva: “What we are talking about is NEPA is the process that allows people to have a say everywhere.”

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

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…

We believe strongly that the solution is not singling out one tribe for favorable treatment to the detriment of others.

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