Acting Ranking Member
Congressman Jay Obernolte
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The Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States oversees all matters regarding Native Americans and Alaska Natives, including the 574 federally recognized Indian tribes with approximately 2 million members.
Republicans on the Subcommittee are working to ensure freedom and economic development opportunity for Indian tribes across the country.
Jurisdiction of the Subcommittee:
- Measures relating to the welfare of Native Americans, including management of Indian lands in general and special measures relating to claims which are paid out of Indian funds.
- All matters regarding the relations of the United States with Native Americans and Native American tribes, including special oversight functions under House Rule X.
- All matters regarding Native Alaskans.
- All matters related to the Federal trust responsibility to Native Americans and the sovereignty of Native Americans.
- General and continuing oversight and investigative authority over activities policies and programs within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee.
- All matters regarding Native Hawaiians.
Membership:
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
American Samoa, At-large
Jerry Carl
Alabama, 1st District
Matt Rosendale
Montana, At-large
Lauren Boebert
Colorado, 3rd District
Cliff Bentz
Oregon, 2nd District