Washington, D.C.– In response to Rep. Grijalva’s announcement that he will not seek re-election as Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released the following statement from President Gene Karpinski:

“Ranking Member Raúl Grijalva has spent his entire career in public service as a stalwart champion for protecting sacred and public lands, expanding equitable access to the outdoors, defending clean air and water, and advancing tribal sovereignty – especially for communities of low-wealth and communities of color most impacted by the climate crisis and environmental injustice. His 97% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard only begins to describe his decades of leadership and commitment to defend communities that need it the most. Not only did he secure countless legislative achievements, including supporting the tribal-led campaign to secure the historic designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni—Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, he also transformed the Natural Resources Committee to be more intentional and holistic in addressing the compounding impacts of the climate, biodiversity, and conservation crises facing our communities. The culmination of this leadership was the ground-breaking, years-long, and community-based process Rep. Grijalva led with the late Rep. Donald McEachin to draft the Environmental Justice for All Act, a marquee vehicle confronting the legacy of environmental racism that disproportionately impacts communities of color and low wealth. We are grateful for his years-long historic leadership and look forward to continuing to work together in the 119th Congress.”

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