There is something that's terribly off there.

The BLM has testified that this legislation would not affect tribal interests or allottees, while the bill itself includes language that recognizes the rights of Navajo allottees such as yourself, Ms. Hesuse, to continue to develop their…

Let me be clear: uranium mining is important to the United States and world economy, but uranium contamination is not.

These are protections of sacred lands that would benefit the health and safety of many and the BLM has said it would not impact the rights of allottees.

The Pueblo of Santa Ana thanks the Committee for the opportunity to testify on the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019, H.R. 2181.

This legislation would only withdraw over 900,000 acres, but would only withdraw 316,076 acres of oil, natural gas, coal, and other minerals.

It is my understanding that Tribal and allottees would not be affected by this withdrawal. However, there will be challenges given the intermixing of public, tribal and private land and of course the geography of the lands.

I believe the Chaco Protection Act will help our ancient land as well as our living communities.

Chairman Grijalva has, and continues to be, a champion for our community and the Grand Canyon.

For the protection of the cultural and historic knowledge, public health and our environment, the Navajo Nation supports the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act sponsored by Congressman Ben Ray Lujan as well as Senator Udall's…

I believe it is our responsibility to ensure that these vital programs have the funding necessary to continue but also to expand.

I think that we must take action on resiliency and that the United States must take immediate action to reduce emissions.