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Why this hearing
On the record: 4 bills are on the agenda. 7 witnesses, including 6 federal officials.
The Shingle Springs Band reports 187 families on its housing wait list and says land is needed to build homes.
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What each witness said
The main points of each witness’s written statement.
U.S. Department of the InteriorDirector, Bureau of Indian Affairs · Bryan MercierPANEL II
- Reports the Department supports the goals of H.R. 2302, H.R. 2389, and H.R. 2400, subject to technical changes.
- Warns the Department would not support measures that expose the United States to additional liability, while supporting H.R. 1451's settlement intent.
“The Department supports the goals of H.R. 2400”
U.S. Department of AgricultureDeputy Chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry, U.S. Forest Service · John CrockettPANEL II
- Supports H.R. 2389, transferring an isolated 72-acre parcel to trust for the Quinault Indian Nation to improve forest-land management.
- Supports H.R. 2400, while asking that existing special use permits be excluded and the bill expressly authorize administrative transfer to Interior.
“would appreciate the opportunity to continue working with the Committee to ensure that any existing special use permits are also excluded from the land transferred”
Quapaw NationChair · The Honorable Wena SupernawPANEL III
- Describes a process for the Quapaw Nation to disburse funds through self-governance and allocate them among impacted parties.
“The bill is a just and necessary response to one of the most egregious violations of the federal trust responsibility.”
Shingle Springs Band of MiwokChairwoman · The Honorable Regina CuellarPANEL III
- Asks Congress to approve H.R. 2302, placing 85.3 acres of BLM land and the Tribe-owned 188.84-acre Indian Creek Ranch parcel in trust.
- Reports the Tribe has 187 families on its housing wait list and needs land to build homes for citizens.
“This transfer is vital to our Tribe's future, advancing our self-determination and enabling sustainable growth for generations to come.”
Quinault Indian NationCouncilman · The Honorable Tyson JohnstonPANEL III
- Asks Congress to support and pass H.R. 2389, transferring Allotment 1157 to the Nation in trust status.
- Reports the Nation plans to preserve Allotment 1157 and use it for cultural and educational purposes.
“The Nation is committed to ensuring that Allotment 1157 is never commercially logged.”
Pit River TribeChairman · The Honorable Yatch BamfordPANEL III
- Asks Congress to pass H.R. 2400 to transfer more than 580 acres of Four Corners land into trust for the Tribe.
“Passage of H.R. 2400 is the top priority for the Pit River Tribe.”
- Reports the Department supports the goals of H.R. 2302, H.R. 2389, and H.R. 2400, subject to technical changes.
- Warns the Department would not support measures that expose the United States to additional liability, while supporting H.R. 1451's settlement intent.
“The Department supports the goals of H.R. 2400”
- Supports H.R. 2389, transferring an isolated 72-acre parcel to trust for the Quinault Indian Nation to improve forest-land management.
- Supports H.R. 2400, while asking that existing special use permits be excluded and the bill expressly authorize administrative transfer to Interior.
“would appreciate the opportunity to continue working with the Committee to ensure that any existing special use permits are also excluded from the land transferred”
- Describes a process for the Quapaw Nation to disburse funds through self-governance and allocate them among impacted parties.
“The bill is a just and necessary response to one of the most egregious violations of the federal trust responsibility.”
- Asks Congress to approve H.R. 2302, placing 85.3 acres of BLM land and the Tribe-owned 188.84-acre Indian Creek Ranch parcel in trust.
- Reports the Tribe has 187 families on its housing wait list and needs land to build homes for citizens.
“This transfer is vital to our Tribe's future, advancing our self-determination and enabling sustainable growth for generations to come.”
- Asks Congress to support and pass H.R. 2389, transferring Allotment 1157 to the Nation in trust status.
- Reports the Nation plans to preserve Allotment 1157 and use it for cultural and educational purposes.
“The Nation is committed to ensuring that Allotment 1157 is never commercially logged.”
- Asks Congress to pass H.R. 2400 to transfer more than 580 acres of Four Corners land into trust for the Tribe.
“Passage of H.R. 2400 is the top priority for the Pit River Tribe.”
Who asked what
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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.
The subcommittee
13 members · 7 Republicans, 6 Democrats
- Jeff HurdR-CO-3 · CHAIR
- Troy DowningR-MT-2
- Mike KennedyR-UT-3
- Addison P. McDowellR-NC-6
- Aumua Amata Coleman RadewagenR-AS-AL
- Tim WalbergR-MI-5
- Bruce WestermanR-AR-4
- Teresa Leger FernandezD-NM-3 · RANKING
- Adelita S. GrijalvaD-AZ-7
- Pablo José HernándezD-PR-AL
- Val T. HoyleD-OR-4
- Emily RandallD-WA-6
- Jared HuffmanD-CA-2 · EX OFFICIO
Witnesses
A group of witnesses who testify and take questions together.
- The Honorable Emily RandallMember of CongressWITNESS TYPEMember of CongressTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearanceNO STATEMENT POSTED
A group of witnesses who testify and take questions together.
- Bryan MercierDirector, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the InteriorWITNESS TYPEFederal officialTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
- John CrockettDeputy Chief for State, Private, and Tribal Forestry, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of AgricultureWITNESS TYPEFederal officialTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
A group of witnesses who testify and take questions together.
- The Honorable Wena SupernawChair, Quapaw NationWITNESS TYPEFederal officialTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
- The Honorable Regina CuellarChairwoman, Shingle Springs Band of MiwokWITNESS TYPEFederal officialTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
- The Honorable Tyson JohnstonCouncilman, Quinault Indian NationWITNESS TYPEFederal officialTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
- The Honorable Yatch BamfordChairman, Pit River TribeWITNESS TYPEFederal officialTHIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
On the agenda
H.R. 1451Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025Sponsor: Josh Brecheen R-OK-2 · Introduced Feb 21, 2025 · 0 cosponsors
NO COSPONSORS
- Introduced
- In committee▲ THIS HEARING
- Reported
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Law
In committee · Next step: a committee markup, scheduled for Jun 25.
H.R. 2302Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025Sponsor: Tom McClintock R-CA-5 · Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · 0 cosponsors
NO COSPONSORS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Reported
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Law
Passed House · Passed the House. Next step: the Senate.
H.R. 2389Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActSponsor: Emily Randall D-WA-6 · Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · 0 cosponsors
NO COSPONSORS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Reported
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Law
Passed House · Passed the House. Next step: the Senate.
H.R. 2400Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2026Sponsor: Doug LaMalfa R-CA-1 · Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · 0 cosponsors
NO COSPONSORS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Reported
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Law
Passed both chambers · Passed both chambers. Next step: the President's signature.
In the news
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Timeline & documents
- Hearing noticed (done)APR 23, 2025
- Held (done)APR 30, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 3:27 PM
- Video posted (done)APR 30, 2025 · 3:27 PM
- Written testimony posted (done)APR 30, 2025 · 4:17 PM
- Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
- Printed transcript (not yet)USUALLY ABOUT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE HEARING
- Meeting noticePDF (opens the committee’s file)
- Committee memoPDF (opens the committee’s file)
- Written testimony (6)PAGE (opens the committee’s file)
- Questions for the recordPENDING
- TranscriptPDF (opens the committee’s file)
- Printed transcriptPENDING
- Bill text (4)PAGE (opens the committee’s file)
Written follow-up questions from members, answered after the hearing. aren’t posted yet. The printed transcript usually comes out about 5 months after the hearing (of hearings printed so far).
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