This bill will create the first-ever tribally co-managed national monument.

This bill empowers Utah's local tribes and community leaders to properly manage these areas.

It is important to note this bill precludes any type of mining or development of oil or gas within the boundaries of the 1.35 million acres of the original Bears Ears Monument.

This bill is about protecting areas, not opening mining, or oil and gas, development.

That is a net increase in their ability to participate in the management of those lands.

Absolutely. We have heard today a number of positive comments about the legislative process.

This bill will protect lands in southeastern Utah, in my district, and it will do it the right way.

Today, Congressman Curtis, backed with the unanimous support of the Utah congressional delegation, brings us H.R. 4532.

H.R. 4532 leaves three of the five major tribes connected to the original Bears Ears National Monument designation as a part of the new management council, which would result in the exclusion of the Hopi Tribe.

Removing the Hopi Tribe from an integral role in the management of these important areas puts western development and beliefs over the beliefs of the Hopi people.

I think we all understand the importance of local control and local input, certainly as we have responsibilities.

we cannot assist you in its destruction.