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Tribal leaders and Democrats warn reconciliation title would cut tribal consultation, undermine protections and hurt IHS funding
Summary
Throughout the markup, members raised tribal consultation, protection of sacred lands and funding for tribal services. Democrats offered amendments to protect the Arctic Refuge, the Boundary Waters, and require consultation on Ambler Road; they also proposed redirecting funds to IHS and tribal justice.
Tribal protection, public participation and funding for tribal services were recurring themes at the markup. Members across party lines described provisions in the committee print that would limit tribal consultation and judicial review, auction public lands that tribes consider sacred, or lift long-standing protections for certain watersheds.
Specific concerns and amendments: Ranking Member Jared Huffman offered amendments to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife…
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