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    Tribute to Ken Choke, Chairman of Nisqually Tribe

    Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Washington) pays tribute to the late Ellery Kenneth "Ken" Choke, the chairman of the Nisqually Tribe. Choke passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 62. He led the Nisqually Tribe from 2018 to 2021 before returning to office in 2024. Strickland spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on September 1, 2026.

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    'Let's Go': Peggy Flanagan primary victory speech for U.S. Senate campaign in Minnesota

    U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan delivers a primary election victory speech on August 11, 2026. Flanagan, a citizen of the White Earth Nation, won the Democratic primary for an open Senate seat in Minnesota. She is seeking to be the first Native woman to serve in the chamber. Flanagan currently serves as Lt. Governor of Minnesota. She spoke from Minneapolis.

  3. 498

    Opening Remarks

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

  4. 497

    Tehassi Hill / Indian Gaming Association

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

  5. 496

    Discussion [41:25]

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

  6. 495

    Jamie Hummingbird / National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

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    Mark Macarro / National Congress of American Indians

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

  8. 493

    Mathura Sridharan / State of Ohio

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

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    Harry Levant / Public Health Advocacy Institute

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”

  10. 491

    Business Meeting to consider S.239, S.1055, S.1514, S.3219 & H.R.2400

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider S. 239, S. 1055, S. 1514, S. 3219 & H.R. 2400 Date: August 5, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Agenda: S. 239, Crow Revenue Act (Daines) S. 1055, Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act (Rounds) S. 1514, Quinault Nation Land Transfer Act (Cantwell) S. 3219, Albuquerque Indian School Act (Heinrich) H.R. 2400, Pit River Land Transfer Act (LaMalfa) Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/business-meeting-to-consider-s-239-s-1055-s-1514-s-3219-h-r-2400/

  11. 490

    Scott Cameron / Department of the Interior

    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/

  12. 489

    Opening Remarks

    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/

  13. 488

    Introduction of Panel 2

    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/

  14. 487

    Q&A Part 2 [29:10]

    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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    Q&A Part 1 [28:43]

    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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    Catalina Chacon / Pechanga Band of Indians

    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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    Buddy Rocha, Jr / Yavapai-Apache Nation

    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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    Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) [S.4368 and S.4417]

    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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    Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) [S.3617]

    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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    Jeff Grubbe / Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

    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/

  21. 480

    Opening Remarks

    Opening Remarks by Indianz.Com

  22. 479

    Votes on H.R.9436, A bill affecting North Atlantic right whale regulations

    Votes on H.R.9436, A bill affecting North Atlantic right whale regulations by Indianz.Com

  23. 478

    Debate on H.R.2317, the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2025

    Debate on H.R.2317, the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2025 by Indianz.Com

  24. 477

    Debate on H.R.9436, A bill affecting North Atlantic right whale regulations

    Debate on H.R.9436, A bill affecting North Atlantic right whale regulations by Indianz.Com

  25. 476

    Unanimous Consent - Including H.R.2827 and H.R.6858

    Unanimous Consent - Including H.R.2827 and H.R.6858 by Indianz.Com

  26. 475

    Debate on H.R.726, the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025

    Debate on H.R.726, the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025 by Indianz.Com

  27. 474

    Votes on H.R.2317, the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2025

    Votes on H.R.2317, the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2025 by Indianz.Com

  28. 473

    Debate on H.R.6251, A bill addressing the importation of polar bear trophies

    Debate on H.R.6251, A bill addressing the importation of polar bear trophies by Indianz.Com

  29. 472

    Abigail Echo-Hawk / Urban Indian Health Institute

    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

  30. 471

    Introduction of Panel Two

    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

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    Grace Bulltail / MMIP Family Member

    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

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    OJ Semans Sr. / Coalition of Large Tribes

    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

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    Q&A Panel One Part 2 [35:02]

    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

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    Charles Addington / Bureau of Indian Affairs

    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

  35. 466

    Q&A Panel One Part 1 [32:01]

    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

  36. 465

    Q&A Panel Two

    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

  37. 464

    Opening Remarks

    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

  38. 463

    David Mittelman / Othram Inc.

    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

  39. 462

    President Trump 'terminating' Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

    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.

  40. 461

    Opening of Hearing

    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/

  41. 460

    Q&A Part 1 [31:41]

    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/

  42. 459

    Remarks by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

    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/

  43. 458

    Mark Cruz / Indian Health Service Nominee

    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/

  44. 457

    Q&A Part 2 [29:16]

    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/

  45. 456

    Swearing-in of Mark Cruz

    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/

  46. 455

    Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma)

    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/

  47. 454

    Opening Remarks

    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/

  48. 453

    Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) [S.3219]

    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/

  49. 452

    Q&A [17:25]

    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/

  50. 451

    John Crockett / U.S. Forest Service

    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/

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