Federal · U.S. House · Subcommittee

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee

Part ofNatural Resources CommitteeChairJeff Hurd(R)naturalresources.house.gov

MeetingsHearings, markups, and business meetings, most recent first.

Sep 172026

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 7269 (Rep. Randall), "Helping Out People Act of 2026" and H.R. 8674 (Rep. Begich), "Geese House Site Conveyance Act"Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building2:30 p.m.

The Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of Congress

The Honorable Emily RandallMember of Congress

Ms. Sarah ObedSenior Vice President of External Affairs · Doyon, LimitedWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Annette BryanCouncilwoman · Puyallup Tribe of IndiansWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BryanA-20260917-SD001.pdf Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BryanA-20260917-SD002.pdf Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BryanA-20260917-SD003.pdf Witness Support Document — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BryanA-20260917-SD004.pdf

Hearing Notice

H.R. 7269 (Rep. Randall), "Helping Our People Act of 2026"

H.R. 8674 (Rep. Begich), "Geese House Site Conveyance Act"

Hearing Memo

DOI Statement for the Record - Rep. Hurd

QFR Response Obed

Jun 92026

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 6917 (Rep. Titus) To take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians. H.R. 8473 (Rep. Begich), "Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act" H.R. 8954 (Rep. Hurd), "Tribal Regulatory Reform Implementation Act of 2026"Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.Rescheduled

Mr. Brian BerubeSenior Program Manager · Alaska Native Tribal Health ConsortiumWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Benny TsoChairman · Las Vegas Paiute TribeWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Rodney ButlerPresident, Board of Directors · Native American Finance Officers AssociationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

H.R. 6917 (Rep. Titus)

H.R. 8473 (Rep. Begich)

H.R. 8954 (Rep. Hurd)

Hearing Notice

Rescheduled Hearing Notice

Hearing Memo

FTR - Statement from DOI on H.R. 8954 (Rep. Hurd) and H.R. 6917 (Rep. Titus) - Rep. Hurd

FTR - Statement from HHS on H.R. 8473 (Rep. Begich) - Rep. Hurd

FTR - Statement from Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation on H.R. 8473 (Rep. Begich) - Rep. Hurd

FTR - Statement from Las Vegas Paiute Tribe - Chairman Tso

FTR - USET SPF Letter of Support for Passage of H.R. 8954 (Rep. Hurd) - Rep. Hurd

QFR Response Berube

QFR Response Butler

May 212026

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1010 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), “Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act” or the “BADGES for Native Communities Act” H.R. 7954 (Rep. Hurd), “Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act” H.R. 8483 (Rep. Issa), “Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025” H.R. 8658 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.Rescheduled

Ms. Mary Kathryn NagleLegal Counsel · National Indigenous Women’s Resource CenterWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Mikah CarlosBoard Member · National Indian Health BoardWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Raymond WelchChairman · Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission IndiansWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Ervin CarlsonPresident · InterTribal Buffalo CouncilWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Hearing Notice

Rescheduled Hearing Notice

H.R. 1010 (Rep. Leger Fernandez), “Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act” or the “BADGES for Native Communities Act”

H.R. 7954 (Rep. Hurd), “Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act”

H.R. 8483 (Rep. Issa), “Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025”

H.R. 8658 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act”

Hearing Memo

FTR - DOI Statement for the Record - Rep. Hurd

FTR - HHS Statement for the Record - Rep. Hurd

FTR - USDA Forest Service Statement for the Record

FTR - Additional Statement - Ervin Carlson

QFR Response Welch

Apr 222026

Oversight Hearing on "Tribal Natural Resource Development: Barriers and Successes"Hearing1334 Longworth House Office Building2:15 p.m.

The Honorable Frank White ClayChairman · Crow Tribe of IndiansWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Andrew GallegosCouncilman · Southern Ute Indian TribeWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Talia MartinCo-Executive Director · Tribal Energy AlternativesWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Ken AhmannChief Operating Officer · Colusa Indian EnergyWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Hearing Memo

Hearing Notice

QFR Response Martin

QFR Response Gallegos

QFR Response Ahmann

Mar 42026

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building3:15 p.m.

H.R. 7065Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act

H.R. 2827To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6162Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025

The Honorable Tom ColeMember of Congress

The Honorable Melanie StansburyMember of Congress

The Honorable Nicholas LangworthyMember of Congress

Mr. Bryan MercierDirector · Bureau of Indian AffairsWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Douglas LankfordChief · Miami Tribe of OklahomaWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Monique FraguaPresident and CEO · Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

The Honorable J. C. SenecaPresident · Seneca Nation of IndiansWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Hearing Notice

H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025”

H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act”

Hearing Memo

FTR - Letter to Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman from Chad Matheson - Rep. Stansbury

FTR - Letter to Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman from Dominic Gachupin - Rep. Stansbury

FTR - Letter to Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman from Joaquin Baca - Rep. Stansbury

FTR - Letter to Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman from Katy Duhigg - Rep. Stansbury

FTR - Letter to Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman from Monique Fragua - Rep. Stansbury

FTR - Letter to Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman from Peter Lorenz and Terri Cole - Rep. Stansbury

FTR - Letter to Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman from Tania Armenta - Rep. Stansbury

FTR - Letter to Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Huffman from Barbara Baca - Rep. Stansbury

FTR - Prepared Statement of the Honorable Lambert Cleveland, Jr. - Rep. Huffman

FTR - D. Steele Statement on H.R. 2827 - Rep. Huffman

FTR - Historical aerial photographs of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center campus - Fragua

FTR - Appendix 1 Treaty of Grouseland - Lankford

FTR - Appendix 2 Treaty of St. Mary's - Lankford

FTR - Appendix 3 Joint statement of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and IFB 10.04.2023 - Lankford

QFR Response Seneca

QFR Response Lankford

Feb 32026

Oversight Hearing on: “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building7:00 p.m.

The Honorable Hope SilvasChairwoman · Shivwits Band of PaiutesWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

The Honorable Rodney ButlerChairman · Native American Finance Officers AssociationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Mr. Derrick WatchmanChairman · National Center for American Indian Enterprise DevelopmentWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Haven HarrisCo-Chair · Native American Contractors AssociationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Hearing Notice

FTR - E.O. 14112 - Rep. Leger Fernandez

Hearing Memo

FTR - USET SPF Testimony - Rep. Huffman

QFR Responses Butler

QFR Responses Silvas

QFR Responses Harris

Jan 142026

Oversight Hearing on: "Implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024"Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building3:00 p.m.

The Honorable Angel DemapanDeputy Assistant Secretary Office of Insular Affairs · U.S. Department of the InteriorWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Antone GreubelDirector of the Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Affairs (EAP/ANP) · U.S. Department of StateWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Hersey KyotaAmbassador to the U.S. · Republic of PalauWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Jackson SoramAmbassador to the U.S. · Federated States of MicronesiaWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Charles PaulAmbassador to the U.S. · Republic of the Marshall IslandsWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Hearing Notice

Hearing Memo

QFR Responses Greubel

QFR Responses Soram

QFR Responses Kyota

QFR Responses Paul

FTR - Nitijela Resolution No. 60 - Ambassador Paul

FTR - The Pacific Islanders fighting to save their homes from catastrophe - Rep. Huffman

FTR - Ambassador Paul Written Testimony to HVAC 01.13.26 - Ambassador Paul

Dec 112025

Oversight Hearing on: "Modernizing the Implementation of 638 Contracting at the Indian Health Service"Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building3:00 p.m.

The Honorable Chuck HoskinPrincipal Chief · Cherokee NationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Jay SpaanExecutive Director · Self-Governance Communication & Education Tribal Consortium (SGCETC)Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

Mr. Benjamin SmithDeputy Director · U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

The Honorable Greg AbrahamsonChairman · Spokane Tribe of IndiansWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Victoria KitcheyanCouncil Member · Winnebago Tribe of NebraskaWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

QFR Responses Kitcheyan

FTR - NCUIH Written Testimony to HNR - Rep. Randall

Hearing Notice

Hearing Memo

FTR - Little Shell Chippewa Tribe Letter - Rep. Downing

Nov 192025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 4276 (Rep. Case), To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes H.R. 5515 (Rep. Hurd), “Indian Trust Asset Reform Amendment Act” H.R. 5682 (Rep. Issa), To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes H.R. 5696 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Strengthening Tribal Real Estate Authority and Modernizing Land for Indigenous Nation Expansion Act” or the “STREAMLINE ACT”Hearing1334 Longworth House Office Building3:15 p.m.

H.R. 4276To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5696STREAMLINE ACT

H.R. 5682To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5515Indian Trust Asset Reform Amendment Act

The Honorable Marc LukerCouncilman · Pechanga Band of IndiansWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

The Honorable Ed CaseMember of Congress

Mr. Tim VredenburgDirector of Forest Management · Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of IndiansWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Jeff HurdMember of Congress

The Honorable Darrell IssaMember of Congress

The Honorable Doug LaMalfaMember of Congress

The Honorable Wena SupernawChair · Quapaw NationWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

FTR - Proposed Pechanga Land Transfer - The Hon. Luker

FTR - 2025-11-19 HNR IIA SFTR Final - Rep. Westerman

H.R. 5682 (Rep. Issa), To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5696 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Strengthening Tribal Real Estate Authority and Modernizing Land for Indigenous Nation Expansion Act” or the “STREAMLINE ACT”

H.R. 4276 (Rep. Case), To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for

H.R. 5515 (Rep. Hurd), “Indian Trust Asset Reform Amendment Act”

Hearing Notice

FTR - Wildfire mitigation in New Mexico down - Rep. Leger-Fernandez

Hearing Memo

FTR - Climate Central report People Exposed to Climate Change June-August 2025 - Rep. Huffman

QFR Responses Vredenburg

QFR Responses Supernaw

FTR - ITC Letter of Support HR 5515 ITARA - Rep. Westerman

Sep 92025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 681 (Rep. Keating), To amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes H.R. 3654 (Rep. Randall), “Tribal Emergency Response Resources Act” H.R. 3903 (Rep. Begich), “Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025” H.R. 3925 (Rep. Obernolte), “Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act” H.R. 4463 (Rep. Norman), To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.

H.R. 681To amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the “Long-Term Leasing Act”), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes

H.R. 3654TERRA Act

H.R. 4463To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

H.R. 3925Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

H.R. 3903Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025

The Honorable Ralph NormanMember of Congress

The Honorable Jay ObernolteMember of Congress

The Honorable Cheryl Andrews-MaltaisChairwoman · Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

The Honorable William KeatingMember of Congress

The Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of Congress

The Honorable Emily RandallMember of Congress

Mr. Bryan MercierDirector · Bureau of Indian AffairsWitness Statement Witness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. John CrockettDeputy Chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry · U.S. Forest ServiceWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. Joe MaarangoCouncilman · Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel NationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

The Honorable Brian HarrisChief · Catawba NationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

The Honorable Quintin SwansonChairman · Shoalwater Bay Indian TribeWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Sheri BurettaChairman of the Board · Chugach Alaska CorporationWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

QFR Responses Maarango

H.R. 3903 (Rep. Begich), “Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025”

H.R. 3654 (Rep. Randall), “Tribal Emergency Response Resources Act”

H.R. 3925 (Rep. Obernolte), “Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act”

H.R. 4463 (Rep. Norman), To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

Hearing Notice

Hearing Memo

FTR - BLM Statement for the Record - Mr. Mercier

FTR - Chugach Land Exchange Support Letters - Rep. Begich

QFR Responses Swanson

QFR Responses Buretta

QFR Responses Andrews-Maltais

H.R. 681 (Rep. Keating), To amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag Trib

Jul 162025

Oversight Hearing on: “Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Recovery Under PROMESA and the Road Ahead”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.

Mr. Robert MujicaExecutive Director · Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto RicoWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Mr. D. Andrew AustinAnalyst in Economic Policy · Congressional Research ServiceWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Ms. Michelle SagerManaging Director, Strategic Issues · U.S. Government Accountability OfficeWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

QFR Responses Mujica Jr.

FTR - Center for a New Economy Think Tank - Rep. Leger Fernandez

FTR - NBC News U.S. rocked by four 1-in-1,000-year storms in less than a week - Rep. Huffman

Jun 112025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 411 (Rep. Bergman), “Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025” H.R. 2916 (Rep. Stefanik), To authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes H.R. 3620 (Rep. Begich), “Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act” H.R. 3670 (Rep. Stansbury), “IHS Provider Expansion Act”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.

H.R. 2916To authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3670IHS Provider Expansion Act

H.R. 411Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025

H.R. 3620Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

The Honorable Jack BergmanMember of Congress

The Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of Congress

The Honorable Melanie StansburyMember of Congress

Mr. Darrell LaRocheActing Deputy Director · U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Robert CurtisPresident · Keweenaw Bay Indian CommunityWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Beverly CookTribal Chief · Saint Regis Mohawk TribeWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Leanndra RossExecutive Vice-President of Executive and Tribal Services · Southcentral FoundationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Dr. Adriann BegayNavajo Nation Senior Advisor · UCSF HEAL InitiativeWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

QFR Responses Cook

FTR - Mayor of Anchorage - Ms. Ross

FTR - Anchorage Fire Department - Ms. Ross

FTR - Anchorage Police Department - Ms. Ross

QFR Responses Ross

FTR - DOI Statement For the Record - Rep. Hurd

H.R. 3670 - IHS Provider Expansion Act

H.R. 2916 - To authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes

Hearing Notice

H.R. 3620 - Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

Hearing Memo

FTR - Alaska Mental Health Authority - Ms. Ross

FTR - Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium - Ms. Ross

QFR Responses Curtis Jr.

H.R. 411 - Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025

FTR - H.R. 2916 - Rep. Stefanik

May 212025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 2130 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025” H.R. 2388 (Rep. Randall), “Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act” H.R. 2815 (Rep. Begich), “Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025” H.R. 3073 (Rep. Maloy), “Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act”Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building2:00 p.m.

H.R. 3073Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

H.R. 2388Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

H.R. 2130Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

H.R. 2815Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025

The Honorable Celeste MaloyMember of Congress

The Honorable Dusty JohnsonMember of Congress

The Honorable Thomas HarrisVice President · Cape Fox CorporationWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-HarrisT-20250521.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-HarrisT-20250521.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-HarrisT-20250521.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-HarrisT-20250521.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-HarrisT-20250521.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-HarrisT-20250521.pdf

The Honorable Tina GonzalesChairwoman · Shivwits Band of PaiutesWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-GonzalesT-20250521.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-GonzalesT-20250521.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-GonzalesT-20250521.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-GonzalesT-20250521.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-GonzalesT-20250521.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-GonzalesT-20250521.pdf

Mr. Eric ShepherdVice Chairman · South Dakota Native Homeownership CoalitionWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-ShepherdE-20250521.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-ShepherdE-20250521.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-ShepherdE-20250521.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-ShepherdE-20250521.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-ShepherdE-20250521.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-ShepherdE-20250521.pdf

The Honorable Frances CharlesChairwoman · Lower Elwha Klallam TribeWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-CharlesF-20250521.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-CharlesF-20250521.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-CharlesF-20250521.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-CharlesF-20250521.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-CharlesF-20250521.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-CharlesF-20250521.pdf

The Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of Congress

The Honorable Celeste MaloyMember of Congress

The Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of Congress

The Honorable Dusty JohnsonMember of Congress

The Honorable Tina GonzalesChairwoman · Shivwits Band of Paiutes

The Honorable Thomas HarrisVice President · Cape Fox Corporation

The Honorable Frances CharlesChairwoman · Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

Mr. Eric ShepherdVice Chairman · South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition

H.R. 3073 - Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

H.R. 2130 - Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

H.R. 2815 - Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025

Hearing Notice

FTR - USDA Testimony for HNR H.R. 2815 - Rep. Hurd

H.R. 2388 - Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

FTR- DOI Testimony for HNR All Bills - Rep. Hurd

QFR Responses Harris

FTR - NPCA Letter HNR - Rep. Randall

Hearing Memo

FTR - CapeFoxANSCA-Letters of Support Copy - Rep. Begich

QFR Responses Gonzales

HHRG-119-II24-Transcript-20250521.pdf

HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-B001323-20250521.pdf — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-B001323-20250521.pdf

HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-J000301-20250521.pdf — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-J000301-20250521.pdf

HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-M001228-20250521.pdf — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-M001228-20250521.pdf

HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-B001323-20250521.pdf — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-B001323-20250521.pdf

HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-J000301-20250521.pdf — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-J000301-20250521.pdf

Apr 302025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1451 (Rep. Brecheen), “Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025”; H.R. 2302 (Rep. McClintock), “Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025”; H.R. 2389 (Rep. Randall), “Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act”; and H.R. 2400 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025”.Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building6:00 p.m.

H.R. 2389Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act

H.R. 2400Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2026

H.R. 2302Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

H.R. 1451Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025

The Honorable Emily RandallMember of Congress

Mr. Bryan MercierDirector, Bureau of Indian Affairs · U.S. Department of the InteriorWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-MercierB-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-MercierB-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-MercierB-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-MercierB-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-MercierB-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-MercierB-20250430.pdf

Mr. John CrockettDeputy Chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry, U.S. Forest Service · U.S. Department of AgricultureWitness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-CrockettJ-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-CrockettJ-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-CrockettJ-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-CrockettJ-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-CrockettJ-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-CrockettJ-20250430.pdf

The Honorable Wena SupernawChair · Quapaw NationWitness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-SupernawW-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-SupernawW-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-SupernawW-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-SupernawW-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-SupernawW-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-SupernawW-20250430.pdf

The Honorable Regina CuellarChairwoman · Shingle Springs Band of MiwokWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-CuellarR-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-CuellarR-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-CuellarR-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-CuellarR-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-CuellarR-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-CuellarR-20250430.pdf

The Honorable Tyson JohnstonCouncilman · Quinault Indian NationWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-JohnstonT-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-JohnstonT-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-JohnstonT-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-JohnstonT-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-JohnstonT-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-JohnstonT-20250430.pdf

The Honorable Yatch BamfordChairman · Pit River TribeWitness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-BamfordY-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-BamfordY-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BamfordY-20250430.pdf Witness Biography — HHRG-119-II24-Bio-BamfordY-20250430.pdf Witness Truth in Testimony — HHRG-119-II24-TTF-BamfordY-20250430.pdf Witness Statement — HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-BamfordY-20250430.pdf

Mr. John CrockettDeputy Chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry, U.S. Forest Service · U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Honorable Wena SupernawChair · Quapaw Nation

The Honorable Regina CuellarChairwoman · Shingle Springs Band of Miwok

The Honorable Emily RandallMember of Congress

Mr. Bryan MercierDirector, Bureau of Indian Affairs · U.S. Department of the Interior

The Honorable Tyson JohnstonCouncilman · Quinault Indian Nation

The Honorable Yatch BamfordChairman · Pit River Tribe

Hearing Memo

FTR - Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025 regarding T.C. Bear v. United States - Chair Supernaw

H.R. 1451 - Rep. Brecheen

H.R. 2302 - Rep. McClintock

H.R. 2389 - Rep. Randall

H.R. 2400 - Rep. LaMalfa

Hearing Notice

QFR Responses Supernaw

QFR Responses Crockett

Hearing Transcript 119-20

Mar 52025

Oversight Hearing on: "Examining the Office of Insular Affairs' Role in Fostering Prosperity in the Pacific Territories and Addressing External Threats to Peace and Security"Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building3:00 p.m.

Mr. Dean ChengSenior Fellow · Potomac Institute for Policy StudiesWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography

Mr. Bruce KlingnerSenior Research Fellow · The Heritage FoundationWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement Witness Biography

Mr. Francisco BencosmeFormer China Policy LeadWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Ms. Cleo PaskalNon-Resident Senior Fellow · Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Biography Witness Statement

FTR - Letter from CNMI Governor Palacios on 02/14 - Rep. King-Hinds

FTR - Letter to Gov. Palacios - Rep. Radewagen

QFR Responses Paskal

QFR Responses Klingner

Hearing Memo

FTR - Testimony US CNR 030525 Response from Gov. Palacios - Rep. Radewagen

HHRG-119-II24-Transcript-20250305.pdf

QFR Responses Cheng

Hearing Notice

FTR - Letter from CNMI Governor Palacios on 03/04 - Rep. King-Hinds

Feb 252025

Oversight Hearing on: Federal Indian Trust Asset Management: Progress Made But Improvement NeededHearing1324 Longworth House Office Building7:00 p.m.

Mr. Glen GobinChair · Tulalip TribesWitness Biography Witness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

Mr. Cody DesautelPresident · Intertribal Timber CouncilWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Guy CapoemanPresident · Quinault Indian NationWitness Biography Witness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

Ms. Amber Schulz-OliverExecutive Director · Affiliated Tribes of Northwest IndiansWitness Biography

Hearing Memo

QFR Responses Gobin

QFR Response Capoeman

QFR Schulz-Oliver

Official Transcript

Hearing Notice

HHRG-119-II24-Wstate-Oliver-SchultzA-20250225.pdf

HHRG-119-II24-TTF-Oliver-SchultzA-20250225.pdf

Feb 52025

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 410 (Rep. Begich), “Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025”; H.R. 412 (Rep. Bergman), To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe; H.R. 504 (Rep. Gimenez), “Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act”; and H.R. 741 (Rep. Stanton), “Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025”.Hearing1324 Longworth House Office Building3:15 p.m.

H.R. 410Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025

H.R. 412To authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.

H.R. 504Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

H.R. 741Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025

The Honorable Talbert CypressChairman · Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of FloridaWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Carlos GimenezMember of Congress

The Honorable Nicholas BegichMember of Congress

A.C. LocklearInterim CEO · National Indian Health BoardWitness Truth in Testimony Witness Statement

The Honorable Greg StantonMember of Congress

Mr. Nelson AngapakVeterans Committee · Alaska Federation of Natives Veterans CommitteeWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

The Honorable Whitney GravellePresident · Bay Mills Indian CommunityWitness Statement Witness Truth in Testimony

QFR Responses Angapak