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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.
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Opening Remarks
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”
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Tehassi Hill / Indian Gaming Association
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”
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Discussion [41:25]
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “Tracking Prediction Markets’ Exponential Growth: Tribal Implications and Beyond.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks by Indianz.Com
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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
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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
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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
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Unanimous Consent - Including H.R.2827 and H.R.6858
Unanimous Consent - Including H.R.2827 and H.R.6858 by Indianz.Com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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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