Senate Democrats Push to Address Tribal Concerns in Permitting Deal

Sen. Adam Schiff introduced an amendment Tuesday to remove proposed changes to the National Historic Preservation Act from a bipartisan permitting reform bill. Tribal leaders say the changes could weaken tribal sovereignty and threaten sacred sites. Twenty-two Democrats have backed the amendment, but key negotiators oppose reopening the negotiated package, and the White House has indicated President Donald Trump would not support the bill with the change. The Senate advanced the legislation Monday with 73 votes.