RM Grijalva Blasts GOP’s Pro-Polluter Resolutions to Bully Bats & Chickens | Opening Statement

On the House floor today, House Natural Resources Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) spoke in opposition of S.J. Res 9 and S.J. Res 24, two joint resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to cut Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for the lesser prairie chicken and Northern long-eared bat. ABOUT OUR COMMITTEE The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources considers legislation and conducts congressional oversight on all issues within the Committee’s jurisdiction, including the ongoing climate crisis; environmental justice; public lands, waters, oceans, wildlife, and cultural resources; energy development and mining; Indigenous affairs; the U.S. Insular Areas; and all activities of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. COMMITTEE DEMOCRATS' MISSION Under the leadership of Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva, House Natural Resources Committee Democrats advance meaningful, justice-oriented solutions to fight climate change, pursue a healthier, more sustainable planet, and elevate the interests of Indigenous Peoples and residents of U.S. Insular Areas. Check out our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/NaturalResourcesDems Don’t forget to subscribe! FIND US OR LEARN MORE AT https://democrats-naturalresources.house.gov/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates through our Social Media Profiles! Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRDems Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRDems Instagram: https://instagram.com/nrdems Medium: https://hnrdems.medium.com/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/naturalresourcesdems/