Skip to Content

Indian and Insular Affairs

Committees Continue Joint Investigation Into Tribal Universities

| Posted in Press Release
OI Subcommittee

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the House Committee on Education and Workforce’s Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development continued its ongoing investigation into post-secondary schools run by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).  "As Congress, and a nation, we have a trust responsibility to Indian…

Supporting Tribal Sovereignty and Local Communities

| Posted in Press Release
IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills to support tribal sovereignty, the restoration of tribal homelands and the well-being of tribal members and their local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: "These bills support tribal sovereignty and offer real…

Legislation Supports Tribal Sovereignty and Boosts Economic Development

| Posted in Press Release
IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills that will support tribal sovereignty, cut bureaucratic red tape and boost economic development. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: "I am proud to hold today's hearing on four bills that will support our tribal communities. These bills will…

Committee Examines Four Bills Supporting Tribal Lands and Trusts

| Posted in Press Release
IP Subcommittee

Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills that will transfer lands into trust for tribal nations and support tribal sovereignty. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: "These pieces of legislation will transfer lands into trust for our tribal nations and support tribal sovereignty…

Amplifying Native Voices in Committee’s First Field Hearing of 119th Congress

| Posted in Press Release
IP Subcommittee

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted its first field hearing of the 119th Congress in Oklahoma City, with 12 members of Congress attending. "The House Committee on Natural Resources remains committed to working with federally recognized tribes and amplifying tribal voices. Today's field hearing was a special opportunity for the committee to gather at the First…

Pacific Territories Are at the Forefront of U.S. National Security

| Posted in Press Release
IP Subcommittee

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…

Committee Examines Indian Trust Asset Management

| Posted in Press Release
IP Subcommittee

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…

Committee Considers Solutions Supporting Alaska Native Veterans, Flood Resiliency for Tribes

| Posted in Press Release
IP Subcommittee

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…

Westerman Holds Historic Roundtable with Tribal Leaders

| Posted in Press Release
IP Subcommittee

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…

Committee Conducts Oversight of Puerto Rico's Energy Struggle

| Posted in Press Release
IP Subcommittee

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…