FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs: 117th Congress Priorities Hearing

Original title: A CALL TO ACTION: NATIVE COMMUNITIES'PRIORITIES IN FOCUS FOR THE 117TH CONGRESS

January 1, 2021

Native American affairs Congressional oversight COVID-19 response economic development tribal sovereignty climate change

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the legislative agenda for the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, which oversees federal policy, funding, and treaty obligations affecting Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities

These communities are the primary subjects of the federal policies and treaty obligations discussed and managed by the Committee.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

The Committee members are responsible for drafting and overseeing legislation that impacts federal trust responsibilities to Native populations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held its first of the to gather direct input from Native leaders regarding their legislative priorities. The session focused on addressing systemic challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability, and climate change through a bipartisan approach.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on February 24, 2021, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The Committee identified COVID-19, economic insecurity, racial injustice, and climate change as primary areas of concern for Native communities.
The Committee intends to prioritize direct consultation with Native leaders to inform legislative work during the 117th Congress.
The hearing serves as the formal kickoff for the Committee's oversight agenda for the two-year Congressional session.
The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to upholding federal treaty and trust responsibilities to tribes and Native communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The purpose was to allow Native leaders from across the country to present their priorities directly to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to help shape the legislative agenda for the .

Who participated in the hearing?

The hearing included testimony from leaders of the National Congress of American Indians, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, and the Alaska Federation of Natives.

Why It Matters

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Shift in Consultation Focus

The Chairman explicitly stated a shift in focus from hearing the Executive Branch's priorities to prioritizing direct consultation with Native leaders.

Brian Schatz

Connected Entities

personBrian Schatz“Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs”Map →

personCarmen Hulu Lindsey“Chair, Board of Trustees, Office of Hawaiian Affairs”Map →

personLisa Murkowski“Vice Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs”Map →

personJulie Kitka“President, Alaska Federation of Natives”Map →

personFawn Sharp“President, National Congress of American Indians”Map →

personLeonard Forsman“President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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