The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women issue has been one of my top priorities this Congress.

The Violence Against Women Act was passed in the House in April of this year, and it has yet to see the light of day on the Senate side.

The U.S. Government has a trust responsibility to Indian tribes.

It is time for the Federal Government to start taking its commitments and obligations to tribal nations seriously.

the BLM has an obligation under The Federal Land Policy and Management Act FLPMA to 'give priority to the designation and protection of areas of critical environmental concern'

It is very clear that the energy part is what is important to you, and not the voices of the people.

Now that you know that it wasn't done properly, can you commit to making sure that it will be done properly?

Thank you, Mr. Pendley, for being here. Thank you for your service as a Marine to our country.

Cultural resources are not just a matter of course; they represent a history and culture and are living connections to our past.

I put more faith in the voices of the experts.

Acting Director Pendley, the BLM has an obligation under The Federal Land Policy and Management Act FLPMA to 'give priority to the designation and protection of areas of critical environmental concern.'

I am clarifying with this letter that no consultations were made for the BLM, specifically.