Today, the Department of the Interior announced a Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (TERA) with the Southern Ute Tribe in southwest Colorado. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Today’s historic agreement empowers the Southern Ute Tribe to develop natural resources on tribal land to unleash American energy dominance and create new economic… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on the permitting process for natural resources in Indian Country and how to strengthen and streamline development. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today’s hearing is an opportunity to address a concern I hear consistently from tribal leaders: when it… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on three bills addressing Tribal land and jurisdictional matters. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today’s hearing focused on delivering practical solutions that respect Tribal self-determination and reinforce our federal obligations. The measures under… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing about the implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“The Compacts of Free Association are central to America’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. When we renewed these compacts in 2024,… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing about the need to modernize federal support of 638 contracting as part of the Indian Health Service. Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Self-governance works when the federal government provides the support tribes need to manage their own health programs. Right… Read more »
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills that support tribal sovereignty and reaffirm the federal trust responsibility to tribal nations. Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response:
“Today’s Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs hearing reaffirms our commitment to strengthening tribal… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
