FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, file photo, Supporters of Utah's Bears Ears national monument hold signs during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Utah lawmakers have backed a resolution urging the state to be prepared to sue the U.S. government if Washington leaders don't start handing over federal land to the state. Members of a House natural resources committee on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, approved the proposal, despite concern from one lawmaker that it could be costly and hurt the environment. (Steve Griffin/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, File)/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)