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Tribal stewardship and forest restoration

The subcommittee examines a discussion draft of the FORESTS Act, which concerns tribal stewardship and ecosystem restoration.

Tue, May 20, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 12:42 PM ETLongworth House Office Building, Room 1324Longworth 1324

CHAIRThomas P. Tiffany R-WI-7
Joe Neguse D-CO-2
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HOURS
2:41
WITNESSES
6
MEMBERS
18
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 2:40:54
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Why this hearing

On the record: 6 witnesses, including 2 from advocacy groups and think tanks, 2 state and local officials, and 1 federal official.

Real oversight or theater?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

18 members · 10 Republicans, 8 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Sara ClarkCo-Lead, The Stewardship ProjectFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • The Honorable Jeff HurdMember of CongressFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • John CrockettDeputy Chief, State, Private, and Tribal Forestry, U.S. Forest ServiceFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Tim VredenburgDirector of Forest Management, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of IndiansFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Cody DesautelPresident, Intertribal Timber CouncilFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • The Honorable Austin LowesTribal Chairman, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa IndiansFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAY 20, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 12:42 PM
  3. Video posted (done)MAY 20, 2025 · 12:42 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED MAY 15

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