FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Climate Change Impacts on Tribal Communities

Original title: OVERSIGHT HEARING ON THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony that informs federal policy and potential future legislation regarding climate adaptation and resource management for tribal communities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Tribal Nations

Tribal communities are the subject of the oversight hearing regarding climate change impacts on their lands and resources.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples

The subcommittee is responsible for gathering information to inform federal policy regarding indigenous affairs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States held an on February 12, 2019, to receive testimony regarding the effects of climate change on tribal nations. The session featured statements from tribal leaders and representatives regarding environmental challenges facing their communities.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on February 12, 2019, in the Longworth House Office Building.
The hearing was the first session of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States in the 116th Congress.
Oral opening statements were restricted to the Chairman and the Ranking Minority Member per Committee Rule 4(f).
Other members were permitted to submit opening statements for the record by 5 p.m. on the day of the hearing.
Witnesses included representatives from the Quinault Indian Nation, Calista Corporation, the BRACE Institute, and the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Additional testimony was submitted for the record by the Governor of Santa Clara Pueblo and the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony that informs federal policy and potential future legislation regarding climate adaptation and resource management for tribal communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather testimony on how climate change is impacting tribal communities.

Who was allowed to give oral opening statements?

Only the Chairman (Ruben Gallego) and the (Paul Cook) were permitted to give oral opening statements.

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Early 116th Congress Priority

The selection of climate change impacts on tribal communities as the first hearing topic for this subcommittee indicates a specific policy focus for the 116th Congress.

Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States

Connected Entities

personRuben Gallego“Chairman of the Subcommittee.”Map →

personJennine Jordan“Government Relations Liaison for Calista Corporation.”Map →

personTyson Johnston“Vice President of the Quinault Indian Nation.”Map →

organizationSubcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States“The congressional body conducting the oversight hearing.”Map →

personVerlon Jose“Vice Chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation.”Map →

personShirley Buzzard“President of the BRACE Institute.”Map →

personPaul Cook“Ranking Republican Member of the Subcommittee.”Map →

Sources

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