It does not affect tribal lands, it just affects public lands, the pause on the leases.
Deb Haaland
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Deb Haaland is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior since March 16, 2021. She previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2019, until her appointment as Secretary. Haaland is notable for being one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, marking a significant milestone in U.S. political history.
I think climate change is something that folks are realizing, you know, it's an all-hands-on-deck effort.
I support farmers and would love to find solutions to these issues, Senator.
In his first few weeks in office, President Biden issued several orders, as we talked about--banning new oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands and waters.
I believe we all have a stake in the future of our country and I believe that every one of us--Republicans, Democrats and Independents--shares a common bond, our love for the outdoors and a desire and obligation to keep our nation livable…
Our public lands belong to all of us and taxpayers deserve to have a fair return.
If confirmed, I will work my heart out for everyone--the families of fossil fuel workers who helped build our country, ranchers and farmers who care deeply for their lands, communities with legacies of toxic pollution, people of color…
President Biden has just put a pause on new leases--not valid, existing leases and I don't know when that review will be finished.
I am really glad, Congresswoman, that you noted the concern regarding the missing and murdered indigenous women and Children.





