John Barrasso actually said...

"I am concerned we could be locking up lands that may be important for energy and mineral development."

"I do believe there is room to work with the Committee to find common ground on a path forward."

"This Committee has held several hearings in the past two Congresses examining the impacts of the Supreme Court case, Carcieri v. Salazar, the impact on tribes and their lands."

"The bill takes critical, common-sense steps to slow reservation shopping, and to protect those communities that are opposed to new casino developments."