Raúl Grijalva, a longtime leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, has announced his decision to step aside from his role as the top Democrat on the Natural Resources Committee. This decision comes amid considerations surrounding age and potential challenges to his leadership. As he prepares to pass the torch to Representative Jared Huffman, Grijalva has received commendations for his years of dedicated service to the committee, with many advocates expressing their gratitude for his contributions to environmental issues.