The BIA fee-to-trust is far from perfect, but it at least does allow for all interested parties to participate.

The bill is unnecessary because Camp 4 has already been taken into trust.

I strongly oppose H.R. 1157. I urge you not to advance this bill, and I yield back the remainder of my time.

If H.R. 1157 were enacted, how would it impact the consideration of the pending Camp 4 appeals?

This is ultimately about local housing, zoning, and land use.

Prepared statement on H.R. 1157

H.R. 1157 is not that path, and I oppose it for several reasons.

These are issues best resolved by county and municipal officials in consultation with local residents and the Tribe.

So there would be no further opportunity for any local appeals to be considered.

For too long, mental health has been left out of our discussions about health.

Programs like PAIMI are so critical, and you said it, to ensuring that families and individuals with mental illness have advocates ensuring that their rights are protected.