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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 3573, S. 3617, S. 4368, S. 4417 & S. 4890 Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S.3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes S.3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 S.4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act S.4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act S.4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026 Witnesses Panel 1 Honorable Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) Honorable Alex Padilla (D-California) Panel 2 Mr. Scott Cameron Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Honorable Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman Yavapai-Apache Nation Verde, Arizona The Honorable Jeff Grubbe Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Palm Springs, California The Honorable Catalina Chacon Council Member Pechanga Band of Indians Temecula, California More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/07/28/witness-list-for-senate-committee-on-indian-affairs-hearing-on-tribal-water-rights-legislation/

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House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

House Committee on Natural Resources Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.” Witnesses Panel one Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum Mr. OJ Semans Sr. Executive Director, Coalition of Large Tribes, Mission, SD Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk Executive Vice President, Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA Dr. Grace Bulltail Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Dr. David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer, Othram Inc., The Woodlands, TX https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418895 https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119433

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the signing of two proclamations dismantling national monuments in Utah. With the proclamations, Trump reduced the size of the Bears Ears National Monument and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. In doing so, he said he was "terminating" both monuments. Trump also eliminated the Bears Ears Commission, which had been established to recognize the role of tribal nations in managing Bears Ears. The signing took place at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 13, 2026.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Nomination Hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be Director of the Indian Health Service Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Mark Cruz Nominee, Director of the Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Salem, Oregon Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/nomination-hearing-to-consider-mark-cruz-to-be-director-of-the-indian-health-service-department-of-health-and-human-services/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Nomination Hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be Director of the Indian Health Service Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Mark Cruz Nominee, Director of the Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Salem, Oregon Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/nomination-hearing-to-consider-mark-cruz-to-be-director-of-the-indian-health-service-department-of-health-and-human-services/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Nomination Hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be Director of the Indian Health Service Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Mark Cruz Nominee, Director of the Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Salem, Oregon Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/nomination-hearing-to-consider-mark-cruz-to-be-director-of-the-indian-health-service-department-of-health-and-human-services/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Nomination Hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be Director of the Indian Health Service Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Mark Cruz Nominee, Director of the Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Salem, Oregon Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/nomination-hearing-to-consider-mark-cruz-to-be-director-of-the-indian-health-service-department-of-health-and-human-services/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Nomination Hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be Director of the Indian Health Service Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Mark Cruz Nominee, Director of the Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Salem, Oregon Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/nomination-hearing-to-consider-mark-cruz-to-be-director-of-the-indian-health-service-department-of-health-and-human-services/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Nomination Hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be Director of the Indian Health Service Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Mark Cruz Nominee, Director of the Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Salem, Oregon Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/nomination-hearing-to-consider-mark-cruz-to-be-director-of-the-indian-health-service-department-of-health-and-human-services/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Nomination Hearing to consider Mark Cruz to be Director of the Indian Health Service Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Mark Cruz Nominee, Director of the Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Salem, Oregon Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/nomination-hearing-to-consider-mark-cruz-to-be-director-of-the-indian-health-service-department-of-health-and-human-services/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on several bills Date: June 3, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 630, Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025 (Mullin) S. 1514/H.R.2389 Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (Cantwell/Randall) S. 2796, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act (Padilla) S. 2871/H.R. 2400, Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 (Padilla/LaMalfa) S. 3219, Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 (Heinrich) S. 3475/H.R. 2916, a bill 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 (Gillibrand/Stefanik) Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Bryan Mercier Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Mr. John Crockett Deputy Chief, Forest Service Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/legislative-hearing-to-receive-testimony-on-several-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on several bills Date: June 3, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 630, Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025 (Mullin) S. 1514/H.R.2389 Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (Cantwell/Randall) S. 2796, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act (Padilla) S. 2871/H.R. 2400, Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 (Padilla/LaMalfa) S. 3219, Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 (Heinrich) S. 3475/H.R. 2916, a bill 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 (Gillibrand/Stefanik) Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Bryan Mercier Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Mr. John Crockett Deputy Chief, Forest Service Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/legislative-hearing-to-receive-testimony-on-several-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on several bills Date: June 3, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 630, Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025 (Mullin) S. 1514/H.R.2389 Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (Cantwell/Randall) S. 2796, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act (Padilla) S. 2871/H.R. 2400, Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 (Padilla/LaMalfa) S. 3219, Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 (Heinrich) S. 3475/H.R. 2916, a bill 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 (Gillibrand/Stefanik) Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Bryan Mercier Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Mr. John Crockett Deputy Chief, Forest Service Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/legislative-hearing-to-receive-testimony-on-several-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on several bills Date: June 3, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 630, Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025 (Mullin) S. 1514/H.R.2389 Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (Cantwell/Randall) S. 2796, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act (Padilla) S. 2871/H.R. 2400, Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 (Padilla/LaMalfa) S. 3219, Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 (Heinrich) S. 3475/H.R. 2916, a bill 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 (Gillibrand/Stefanik) Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Bryan Mercier Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Mr. John Crockett Deputy Chief, Forest Service Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/legislative-hearing-to-receive-testimony-on-several-bills/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on several bills Date: June 3, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 630, Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025 (Mullin) S. 1514/H.R.2389 Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (Cantwell/Randall) S. 2796, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act (Padilla) S. 2871/H.R. 2400, Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 (Padilla/LaMalfa) S. 3219, Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 (Heinrich) S. 3475/H.R. 2916, a bill 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 (Gillibrand/Stefanik) Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Bryan Mercier Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Mr. John Crockett Deputy Chief, Forest Service Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/legislative-hearing-to-receive-testimony-on-several-bills/

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.41, the Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act, on June 2, 2026. Following consideration under a suspension of the rules, the House approved the bill by a voice vote. The bill would still need to be passed by the U.S. Senate before it can become law.

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1010, H.R. 7954, H.R. 8483 and H.R. 8658 On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: 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” The hearing notice, memo and witness testimony can be found on the Committee Repository here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119298

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1010, H.R. 7954, H.R. 8483 and H.R. 8658 On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: 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” The hearing notice, memo and witness testimony can be found on the Committee Repository here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119298

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1010, H.R. 7954, H.R. 8483 and H.R. 8658 On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: 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” The hearing notice, memo and witness testimony can be found on the Committee Repository here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119298

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1010, H.R. 7954, H.R. 8483 and H.R. 8658 On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: 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” The hearing notice, memo and witness testimony can be found on the Committee Repository here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119298

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1010, H.R. 7954, H.R. 8483 and H.R. 8658 On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: 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” The hearing notice, memo and witness testimony can be found on the Committee Repository here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119298

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1010, H.R. 7954, H.R. 8483 and H.R. 8658 On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: 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” The hearing notice, memo and witness testimony can be found on the Committee Repository here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119298

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1010, H.R. 7954, H.R. 8483 and H.R. 8658 On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: 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” The hearing notice, memo and witness testimony can be found on the Committee Repository here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119298

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1010, H.R. 7954, H.R. 8483 and H.R. 8658 On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: 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” The hearing notice, memo and witness testimony can be found on the Committee Repository here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119298

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1010, H.R. 7954, H.R. 8483 and H.R. 8658 On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: 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” The hearing notice, memo and witness testimony can be found on the Committee Repository here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=119298