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The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.681, a bill to allow long-term leasing for two tribes in Massachusetts, on March 3, 3026. H.R.681 authorizes the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to enter into leases and other agreements on their lands for up to 99 years. Following consideration, the House approved H.R.681 under a suspension of the rules. Further action is needed in the U.S. Senate before the bill can become law in the 119th Congress.

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.5910, a bill to allow long-term leases on tribal lands, on March 3, 3026. The bill authorizes tribes to enter into long-term leases and other agreements on their lands for up to 99 years. Such authority is voluntary and entirely up to an individual tribe. Following consideration, the House approved H.R.5910 under a suspension of the rules. Further action is needed in the U.S. Senate before the bill can become law during the 119th Congress.

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3903, the Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025, on March 3, 3026. The bill authorizes a land exchange between the federal government and Chugach Alaska Corporation, a Alaska Native corporation whose communities were impacted by the Exxon Valdez oil spill on March 24, 1989. A hearing took place before the House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs on September 9, 2025, and the bill was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources on November 20, 2025. Following consideration, the House approved H.R.3903 by a voice vote. Further action is needed in the U.S. Senate before the bill can become law in the 119th Congress.

The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.723, the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025, on March 3, 2026. S.723 requires the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process residential and business mortgages on tribal lands within certain deadlines. Following consideration, a recorded vote on S.723 was requested.

The National Congress of American Indians hears an update on the Tribal Supreme Court Project on February 11, 2026. The Tribal Supreme Court Project is a joint initiative of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The project is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. SPEAKERS Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, NCAI Tracy Labin Rhodes, Attorney formerly of NARF Melody McCoy, Senior Staff Attorney, NARF The update took place at NCAI's executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

The National Congress of American Indians hears an update on the Tribal Supreme Court Project on February 11, 2026. The Tribal Supreme Court Project is a joint initiative of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The project is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. SPEAKERS Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, NCAI Tracy Labin Rhodes, Attorney formerly of NARF Melody McCoy, Senior Staff Attorney, NARF The update took place at NCAI's executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

The National Congress of American Indians hears an update on the Tribal Supreme Court Project on February 11, 2026. The Tribal Supreme Court Project is a joint initiative of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The project is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. SPEAKERS Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, NCAI Tracy Labin Rhodes, Attorney formerly of NARF Melody McCoy, Senior Staff Attorney, NARF The update took place at NCAI's executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

The National Congress of American Indians hears an update on the Tribal Supreme Court Project on February 11, 2026. The Tribal Supreme Court Project is a joint initiative of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The project is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. SPEAKERS Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, NCAI Tracy Labin Rhodes, Attorney formerly of NARF Melody McCoy, Senior Staff Attorney, NARF The update took place at NCAI's executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

Members of the U.S. Senate discuss gridlock on Capitol Hill on February 26, 2026. "We have kind of gotten to a really difficult and frustrating -- frustrating, as much as anything -- time in our process," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)s said in discussing why it seems to have taken a long time to gain passage of the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act [H.R.2815]. "What is the holdup here? If everybody is supportive of this, why is it taking so long and proving so hard for Congress to agree on things?" Murkowski added. "I don't have a good answer on that. I am not sure that there is one," said Murkowski. SPEAKERS Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California)

Members of the U.S. Senate discuss gridlock on Capitol Hill on February 26, 2026. "We have kind of gotten to a really difficult and frustrating -- frustrating, as much as anything -- time in our process," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)s said in discussing why it seems to have taken a long time to gain passage of the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act [H.R.2815]. "What is the holdup here? If everybody is supportive of this, why is it taking so long and proving so hard for Congress to agree on things?" Murkowski added. "I don't have a good answer on that. I am not sure that there is one," said Murkowski. SPEAKERS Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California)

Members of the U.S. Senate discuss gridlock on Capitol Hill on February 26, 2026. "We have kind of gotten to a really difficult and frustrating -- frustrating, as much as anything -- time in our process," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)s said in discussing why it seems to have taken a long time to gain passage of the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act [H.R.2815]. "What is the holdup here? If everybody is supportive of this, why is it taking so long and proving so hard for Congress to agree on things?" Murkowski added. "I don't have a good answer on that. I am not sure that there is one," said Murkowski. SPEAKERS Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California)

Members of the U.S. Senate discuss gridlock on Capitol Hill on February 26, 2026. "We have kind of gotten to a really difficult and frustrating -- frustrating, as much as anything -- time in our process," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)s said in discussing why it seems to have taken a long time to gain passage of the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act [H.R.2815]. "What is the holdup here? If everybody is supportive of this, why is it taking so long and proving so hard for Congress to agree on things?" Murkowski added. "I don't have a good answer on that. I am not sure that there is one," said Murkowski. SPEAKERS Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California)

Members of the U.S. Senate discuss gridlock on Capitol Hill on February 26, 2026. "We have kind of gotten to a really difficult and frustrating -- frustrating, as much as anything -- time in our process," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)s said in discussing why it seems to have taken a long time to gain passage of the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act [H.R.2815]. "What is the holdup here? If everybody is supportive of this, why is it taking so long and proving so hard for Congress to agree on things?" Murkowski added. "I don't have a good answer on that. I am not sure that there is one," said Murkowski. SPEAKERS Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California)

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) hosted its first meeting on the Donald Trump era on February 12, 2026. At the meeting, members of the ACHP discussed a proposal to revise the federal government's Section 106 regulations. The regulations require tribal consultation whenever development projects affect cultural, historic and sacred sites. Speakers (not exhaustive): Travis Voyles, Vice Chair, ACHP Reid Nelson, Executive Director, ACHP Ira Matt, Executive Director of Indigenous Diplomacy and Federal Relations, National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Anne Raines, President, National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers Emily Domenech, Executive Director, Permitting Council Kristin Thomasgard, Program Director, Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program, Department of War John M. Fowler, Chairman, ACHP Foundation Carol Quillen, President/CEO, National Trust for Historic Preservation Rick Gonzalez, President, REG Architects (Florida) Patrice Frey, President and CEO, RePurpose Capital Stephanie Paul, Executive Director, National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Michael Boos, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Citizens United Kyle Scherer, Partner, Venable LLP Kelly Fanizzo. General Counsel, ACHP The meeting took place in Washington, D.C.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program” Date: February 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Tahlequah, Oklahoma Ms. Katherine Carlton President, Chugach Alaska Corporation Policy Chair, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Polly Watson Vice President of Operations Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, Alaska Ms. Cariann Ah Loo President Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Honolulu, Hawaii Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-economic-self-determination-in-action-examining-the-small-business-administration-native-8a-program/

The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. Speakers Larry Wright, Executive Director, NCAI Jonas Kanuhsa, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Angelina Serna, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Mark Macarro, President, NCAI Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) The State of Indian Nations kicked of NCAI's executive council winter session. The event is taking place in Washington, D.C. More from NCAI: https://www.ncai.org/event/2026-soin

The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. Speakers Larry Wright, Executive Director, NCAI Jonas Kanuhsa, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Angelina Serna, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Mark Macarro, President, NCAI Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) The State of Indian Nations kicked of NCAI's executive council winter session. The event is taking place in Washington, D.C. More from NCAI: https://www.ncai.org/event/2026-soin

The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. Speakers Larry Wright, Executive Director, NCAI Jonas Kanuhsa, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Angelina Serna, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Mark Macarro, President, NCAI Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) The State of Indian Nations kicked of NCAI's executive council winter session. The event is taking place in Washington, D.C. More from NCAI: https://www.ncai.org/event/2026-soin

The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. Speakers Larry Wright, Executive Director, NCAI Jonas Kanuhsa, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Angelina Serna, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Mark Macarro, President, NCAI Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) The State of Indian Nations kicked of NCAI's executive council winter session. The event is taking place in Washington, D.C. More from NCAI: https://www.ncai.org/event/2026-soin

The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. Speakers Larry Wright, Executive Director, NCAI Jonas Kanuhsa, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Angelina Serna, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Mark Macarro, President, NCAI Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) The State of Indian Nations kicked of NCAI's executive council winter session. The event is taking place in Washington, D.C. More from NCAI: https://www.ncai.org/event/2026-soin

The National Congress of American Indians hosts the State of Indian Nations on February 9, 2026. Speakers Larry Wright, Executive Director, NCAI Jonas Kanuhsa, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Angelina Serna, Co-President, NCAI Youth Commission Mark Macarro, President, NCAI Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) The State of Indian Nations kicked of NCAI's executive council winter session. The event is taking place in Washington, D.C. More from NCAI: https://www.ncai.org/event/2026-soin

Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland addresses the National Congress of American Indians on February 10, 2026. Kirkland is a citizen of the Navajo Nation. He was confirmed to his post, a political position at the Department of the Interior, on October 7, 2025. In his position, Kirkland oversees the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education and the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration. Kirkland spoke at NCAI's executive council winter session in Washington, D.C. It was his first appearance at NCAI since being confirmed.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 2098, S.1055 & S. 699 Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 2:15 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 2098, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act S. 699, Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Darrell LaRoche Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. The Honorable Dayna Seymour Health & Human Services Chair, Colville Business Council ConfederatedTribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Leanndra Ross Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/04/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-for-tribal-health-bills/

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 2pm Eastern, in Room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building, the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, will hold an oversight hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel I (Outside Experts) The Honorable Hope Silvas Chairwoman Shivwits Band of Paiutes Ivins, Utah The Honorable Rodney Butler (Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) President Native American Finance Officers Association Board of Directors Washington, D.C. Mr. Haven Harris Co-Chair Board of Directors, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Mr. Derrick Watchman (Minority Witness) Chairman The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Mesa, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/03/witness-list-making-federal-economic-development-programs-work-in-indian-country/

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 2pm Eastern, in Room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building, the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, will hold an oversight hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel I (Outside Experts) The Honorable Hope Silvas Chairwoman Shivwits Band of Paiutes Ivins, Utah The Honorable Rodney Butler (Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) President Native American Finance Officers Association Board of Directors Washington, D.C. Mr. Haven Harris Co-Chair Board of Directors, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Mr. Derrick Watchman (Minority Witness) Chairman The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Mesa, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/03/witness-list-making-federal-economic-development-programs-work-in-indian-country/

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 2pm Eastern, in Room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building, the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, will hold an oversight hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel I (Outside Experts) The Honorable Hope Silvas Chairwoman Shivwits Band of Paiutes Ivins, Utah The Honorable Rodney Butler (Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) President Native American Finance Officers Association Board of Directors Washington, D.C. Mr. Haven Harris Co-Chair Board of Directors, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Mr. Derrick Watchman (Minority Witness) Chairman The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Mesa, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/03/witness-list-making-federal-economic-development-programs-work-in-indian-country/

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 2pm Eastern, in Room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building, the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, will hold an oversight hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel I (Outside Experts) The Honorable Hope Silvas Chairwoman Shivwits Band of Paiutes Ivins, Utah The Honorable Rodney Butler (Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) President Native American Finance Officers Association Board of Directors Washington, D.C. Mr. Haven Harris Co-Chair Board of Directors, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Mr. Derrick Watchman (Minority Witness) Chairman The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Mesa, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/03/witness-list-making-federal-economic-development-programs-work-in-indian-country/

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 2pm Eastern, in Room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building, the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, will hold an oversight hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel I (Outside Experts) The Honorable Hope Silvas Chairwoman Shivwits Band of Paiutes Ivins, Utah The Honorable Rodney Butler (Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) President Native American Finance Officers Association Board of Directors Washington, D.C. Mr. Haven Harris Co-Chair Board of Directors, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Mr. Derrick Watchman (Minority Witness) Chairman The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Mesa, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/03/witness-list-making-federal-economic-development-programs-work-in-indian-country/

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 2pm Eastern, in Room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building, the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, will hold an oversight hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel I (Outside Experts) The Honorable Hope Silvas Chairwoman Shivwits Band of Paiutes Ivins, Utah The Honorable Rodney Butler (Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) President Native American Finance Officers Association Board of Directors Washington, D.C. Mr. Haven Harris Co-Chair Board of Directors, Native American Contractors Association Anchorage, Alaska Mr. Derrick Watchman (Minority Witness) Chairman The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Mesa, Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/02/03/witness-list-making-federal-economic-development-programs-work-in-indian-country/

In response to recent concerns raised across Indian Country, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) hosted a “Know Your Rights” webinar about Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe. The webinar was held January 28,2026, and included an hour of presentation, followed by questions and answers. Speakers: Larry Wright, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians Matthew Campbell, Deputy Director, Native American Rights Fund Beth Margaret Wright, Senior Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, National Congress of American Indians Know Your Rights: https://narf.org/webinar-know-your-rights/

In response to recent concerns raised across Indian Country, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) hosted a “Know Your Rights” webinar about Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe. The webinar was held January 28,2026, and included an hour of presentation, followed by questions and answers. Speakers: Larry Wright, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians Matthew Campbell, Deputy Director, Native American Rights Fund Beth Margaret Wright, Senior Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, National Congress of American Indians Know Your Rights: https://narf.org/webinar-know-your-rights/

In response to recent concerns raised across Indian Country, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) hosted a “Know Your Rights” webinar about Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe. The webinar was held January 28,2026, and included an hour of presentation, followed by questions and answers. Speakers: Larry Wright, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians Matthew Campbell, Deputy Director, Native American Rights Fund Beth Margaret Wright, Senior Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, National Congress of American Indians Know Your Rights: https://narf.org/webinar-know-your-rights/

In response to recent concerns raised across Indian Country, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) hosted a “Know Your Rights” webinar about Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe. The webinar was held January 28,2026, and included an hour of presentation, followed by questions and answers. Speakers: Larry Wright, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians Matthew Campbell, Deputy Director, Native American Rights Fund Beth Margaret Wright, Senior Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, National Congress of American Indians Know Your Rights: https://narf.org/webinar-know-your-rights/

In response to recent concerns raised across Indian Country, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) hosted a “Know Your Rights” webinar about Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe. The webinar was held January 28,2026, and included an hour of presentation, followed by questions and answers. Speakers: Larry Wright, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians Matthew Campbell, Deputy Director, Native American Rights Fund Beth Margaret Wright, Senior Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, National Congress of American Indians Know Your Rights: https://narf.org/webinar-know-your-rights/

In response to recent concerns raised across Indian Country, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) hosted a “Know Your Rights” webinar about Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe. The webinar was held January 28,2026, and included an hour of presentation, followed by questions and answers. Speakers: Larry Wright, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians Matthew Campbell, Deputy Director, Native American Rights Fund Beth Margaret Wright, Senior Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, National Congress of American Indians Know Your Rights: https://narf.org/webinar-know-your-rights/

In response to recent concerns raised across Indian Country, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) hosted a “Know Your Rights” webinar about Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe. The webinar was held January 28,2026, and included an hour of presentation, followed by questions and answers. Speakers: Larry Wright, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians Matthew Campbell, Deputy Director, Native American Rights Fund Beth Margaret Wright, Senior Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, National Congress of American Indians Know Your Rights: https://narf.org/webinar-know-your-rights/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing titled “Justice and Safety for Native Children: Examining Title II of the Draft Native Children's Commission Implementation Act” Date: January 28, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Lonna Jackson-Street Chairwoman Spirit Lake Tribal Council Fort Totten, ND The Honorable Joan Johnson Council Member representing Gros Ventre At Large Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Anita Fineday Former Commissioner Native Children's Commission Brainerd, MN Ms. Lori Jump Executive Director StrongHearts Native Helpline Sault Ste. Marie, MI Mr. Mark Patterson Chair, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission Former Administrator, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility/ Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center Honolulu, HI More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/01/28/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-on-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing titled “Justice and Safety for Native Children: Examining Title II of the Draft Native Children's Commission Implementation Act” Date: January 28, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Lonna Jackson-Street Chairwoman Spirit Lake Tribal Council Fort Totten, ND The Honorable Joan Johnson Council Member representing Gros Ventre At Large Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Anita Fineday Former Commissioner Native Children's Commission Brainerd, MN Ms. Lori Jump Executive Director StrongHearts Native Helpline Sault Ste. Marie, MI Mr. Mark Patterson Chair, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission Former Administrator, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility/ Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center Honolulu, HI More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/01/28/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-on-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing titled “Justice and Safety for Native Children: Examining Title II of the Draft Native Children's Commission Implementation Act” Date: January 28, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Lonna Jackson-Street Chairwoman Spirit Lake Tribal Council Fort Totten, ND The Honorable Joan Johnson Council Member representing Gros Ventre At Large Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Anita Fineday Former Commissioner Native Children's Commission Brainerd, MN Ms. Lori Jump Executive Director StrongHearts Native Helpline Sault Ste. Marie, MI Mr. Mark Patterson Chair, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission Former Administrator, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility/ Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center Honolulu, HI More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/01/28/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-on-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing titled “Justice and Safety for Native Children: Examining Title II of the Draft Native Children's Commission Implementation Act” Date: January 28, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Lonna Jackson-Street Chairwoman Spirit Lake Tribal Council Fort Totten, ND The Honorable Joan Johnson Council Member representing Gros Ventre At Large Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Anita Fineday Former Commissioner Native Children's Commission Brainerd, MN Ms. Lori Jump Executive Director StrongHearts Native Helpline Sault Ste. Marie, MI Mr. Mark Patterson Chair, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission Former Administrator, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility/ Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center Honolulu, HI More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/01/28/senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hosts-hearing-on-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act/