03.25.22

MEDIA ADVISORY: Chair Grijalva to Hold Press Conference Announcing Full Committee Markup for the RESPECT Act

Washington, D.C. – On Monday, March 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern in Room 1334 of the Longworth House Office Building in Washington, D.C., Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) will hold an in-person press conference to announce a newly rescheduled date for the full committee markup of the RESPECT Act (H.R. 3587).

The RESPECT Act, which Chair Grijalva introduced on May 28, 2021, will codify into law that federal agencies must consult with tribal governments before taking federal actions that will impact tribal lands, rights, resources, or citizens. The markup will be the first time in congressional history that this legislation will be considered before the full committee. A one-pager for the bill is available here.

A livestream for the press conference will be available here: https://fb.me/e/1gIlXK7iy

Media planning to attend the press conference should RSVP to Jason.Johnson@mail.house.gov.

WHAT:

Chair Grijalva to Hold Press Conference Announcing Full Committee Markup for the RESPECT Act

WHERE:

Room 1334, Longworth House Office Building

Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

Monday, March 28, 2022, 11:00 a.m. Eastern

WHO:

Raúl M. Grijalva

Chair, U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources

3rd District of Arizona

 

The Honorable Amber Torres

Chairman

Walker River Paiute Tribe

 

Matthew Fletcher

Director & Professor of Law

Indigenous Law and Policy Center

Michigan State University College of Law

 

Drew McConville

Senior Managing Director for Government Relations

The Wilderness Society

 

Richard “Rico” Frias

Executive Director

NAFOA

 

Raquel Dominguez

Policy Associate

Earthworks

 

Chris Topoleski

Legislative Director

National Indian Education Association


 

Press Contact

Media Contact: Lindsay Gressard

(202) 225-6065 or (202) 740-4715 mobile