Hearing:
Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2930, H.R. 438, and RESPECT Act
Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States (Committee on Natural Resources)
Thursday, May 20, 2021 (12:00 PM)
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Washington, D.C.
The hearing will be held remotely via the Cisco Webex Virtual Platform. Public access will be available via the Committee's website and social media pages.
Witnesses
Mr. Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Director & Professor of Law, Indigenous Law & Policy Center, Michigan State University College of Law
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- Witness Statement
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Witness Truth in Testimony
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Witness Biography
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
Mr. Robert Gallegos
Treasurer, Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Witness Statement
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Witness Truth in Testimony
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Witness Biography
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
Ms. Stacy Leeds
Foundation Professor of Law and Leadership, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
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05/18/2021 at 04:25 PM
- Witness Statement
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Final Testimony
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- Witness Truth in Testimony
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Witness Biography
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
The Honorable Brian D. Vallo
Governor, Pueblo of Acoma
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05/18/2021 at 04:25 PM
- Witness Statement
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Witness Truth in Testimony
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Witness Biography
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
Ms. Lauren van Schilfgaarde
Director, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Legal Development Clinic
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05/18/2021 at 04:25 PM
- Witness Truth in Testimony
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05/21/2021 at 12:20 PM
- Witness Biography
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- Witness Biography
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Support Documents
- Hearing Notice
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- H.R. 2930 (Rep. Leger Fernández), To enhance protections of Native American tangible cultural heritage, and for other purposes, STOP Act of 2021.
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- RESPECT Act [discussion draft-attached] (Rep. Grijalva), To prescribe procedures for effective consultation and coordination by Federal agencies with federally recognized Indian Tribes regarding Federal Government actions that impact Tribal lands and interests to ensure that meaningful Tribal input is an integral part of the Federal decision-making process.
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- Witness List
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- Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboloff Commission on Native Children Statement to the House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Regarding H.R. 438, Extension of Timeline for Report to Congress
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05/27/2021 at 11:50 AM
- United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF) - Letter of Support for H.R. 2930, the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021 to Chair Grijalva and Ranking Member Westerman dated 05.19.21
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- Earthworks - Letter of Support for RESPECT Act to Chair Leger Fernández, Ranking Member Young, and Members of the Committee dated 05.25.21
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05/27/2021 at 11:50 AM
- Hopi Tribe - Letter of Support for H.R. 2930, the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act of 2021 to Chair Grijalva and Ranking Member Westerman dated 05.07.21
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05/27/2021 at 11:50 AM
- The Wilderness Society - Letter of Support for RESPECT and STOP Acts to Chair Leger Fernández, Ranking Member Young, and Members of the Committee dated 05.20.21
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- Tohono O’odham - Resolution of the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council supporting the Safeguard Tribal Object of Patrimony Act. Res. No. 21-163 dated 05.25.21
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05/27/2021 at 11:50 AM
- All Pueblo Council of Governors - Letter to Sen. Heinrich and Rep. Leger Fernández re APCG Support for the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act dated 04.29.21
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06/02/2021 at 04:24 PM
- Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake - Letter of Support for H.R. 2930, STOP Act dated 05.18.21
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06/02/2021 at 04:24 PM
- Ute Indian Tribe - Statement for Hearing on Tribal-Related Legislation: RESPECT Act dated 05.27.21
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06/03/2021 at 10:43 AM
- Snoqualmie Indian Tribe - Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Comments — RESPECT Act dated 06.03.21
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06/03/2021 at 06:16 PM
- Snoqualmie Indian Tribe - RESPECT Act Discussion Draft Sacred Site Amendments
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Member Statements
- The Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva
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- The Honorable Jay Obernolte
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- The Honorable Bruce Westerman
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- The Honorable Don Young
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- The Honorable Teresa Leger Fernandez
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Hearing Record
- AFRs - Mr. Gallegos
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- QFRs - Rep. Grijalva
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05/27/2021 at 11:50 AM
- QFRs - Rep. Leger Fernández
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05/27/2021 at 11:50 AM
- QFRs - Rep. Westerman
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- AFRs - Hon. Vallo
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06/02/2021 at 04:24 PM
- AFRs - Ms. van Schilfgaarde
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06/03/2021 at 06:16 PM
- AFRs - Mr. Flectcher
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06/07/2021 at 11:00 AM
First Published:
May 13, 2021 at 04:16 PM
Last Updated:
June 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM