Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs conducted an oversight hearing regarding the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs' efforts in the Pacific territories to promote economic prosperity and safeguard U.S. national security. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“It is more important than ever for us… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing on Indian Trust Asset Management. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s hearing was a continuation of our subcommittee's critical work to elevate tribal autonomy while reiterating the trust responsibility of the federal government toward American Indians and… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills to support Alaska Native veterans, enable economic development, improve flood residency of tribal lands and analyze the administrative structure of the Indian Health Service (IHS). Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“I am honored to serve as… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) hosted a historic tribal roundtable with representatives of five tribes from across the nation to discuss health care, public safety and economic development issues in Indian Country.
"From the Committee’s work combatting cartel crime on tribal lands in Montana to our historic trip to the remote… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on Puerto Rico's electric grid and access to reliable and affordable energy. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
“It has been seven years since hurricanes Irma and Maria, and yet Puerto Rico continues to suffer major power outage incidents with no clear end… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing on four bills that would improve the Indian Healthcare Service (IHS) and return lands held in trust back to Alaska Native village corporations. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"Improving IHS and being a champion for improving the tribal health system for all tribes… Read more »
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) led a letter to Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Director Tony Dearman, conducting oversight into alleged misconduct involving the Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on two bills to hold the Indian Health Service accountable for health related services provided to tribal members by private providers and to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and solve a discrepancy in means-tested benefits for Alaska Natives. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.)… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on promoting affordable and reliable energy sources for United States territories. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"Congress must ensure that territories are able to utilize the energy resources that best suit their specific needs and desires. Not just… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on tribal self-determination through the 477 program. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"It is important for our committee to focus on tribal autonomy and the ways Congress can support tribal self-determination. The 477 program is one of the key components… Read more »
