Hearing: Legislative Hearing on H.J.Res.55, H.R.441, H.R.2402, H.R.4881, and H.R.5221

Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States (Committee on Natural Resources)

Tuesday, October 5, 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

Panel one

The Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM

The Honorable Don Young
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM

The Honorable Kaiali'i Kahele
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • AHHL – Mike Kahikina Statement for the Record dated 10.04.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • DOI ONHR – Statement for the Record dated 10.05.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • Kalamaula Mauka Molokai Homestead Association - Sybil Lopez Statement for the Record dated 09.28.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • Hoolehua Homestead Agriculture Association - Kilia Purdy-Avelino Statement for the Record dated 10.05.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • Kalawahine Streamside Association - Richard Soo Statement for the Record dated 10.02.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • Kauai County Council - Kipukai Kualii Statement for the Record dated 10.04.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • Kaupea Homestead Association - Iwalani Laybon-McBrayer Statement for the Record dated 10.05.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • Keaukaha Panaewa Farmers Association - Maile Luuwai Statement for the Record dated 10.05.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • Keaukaha Community Association - Patrick Kahawaiolaa Statement for the Record dated 10.02.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • OHA - Carmen Hulu Lindsey_Christi Cardoza Statement for the Record dated 10.01.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club - Edith Kawai Statement for the Record dated 10.03.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Association - Kanani Kapuniai Kawai Statement for the Record dated 10.04.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • SCHHA - Robin Puanani Danner Statement for the Record dated 10.05.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM

The Honorable Jeff Fortenberry
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM

Panel two

Mr. P. Benjamin Smith
Deputy Director for Intergovernmental Affairs, Indian Health Service, HHS, Rockville, MD

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 01:12 PM

Mr. Darryl LaCounte
Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, DOI, Washington, DC

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 01:12 PM

Panel three

The Honorable Peter Yucupicio
Chairman, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tucson, Arizona

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • EXHIBIT A. [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • EXHIBIT B. [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • EXHIBIT C. [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • EXHIBIT D. [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • EXHIBIT E. [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • EXHIBIT F. [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • EXHIBIT G. [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • EXHIBIT H. [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM

The Honorable William J. Ailā Jr.
Chairman, Hawaiian Homes Commission, Kapolei, HI

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM

The Honorable Julie Roberts-Hyslop
Second Chief, Tanana Tribal Council, Native Village of Tanana, Tanana, Alaska

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM

The Honorable Victoria Kitcheyan
Chairwoman, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Winnebago, NE

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Treaty with the Winnebago, 1865 [PDF] Added 10/18/2021 at 10:04 AM
  • Winnebago Tribe Statement on Louie Larose [PDF] Added 10/18/2021 at 10:04 AM
  • Winnebago Tribe Testimony (Revised) [PDF] Added 10/18/2021 at 10:04 AM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM

Mr. Walter Murillo
President, National Council of Urban Indian Health, Washington, DC

Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM
  • Witness Biography [PDF] Added 10/05/2021 at 12:34 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 2402 (Rep. Fortenberry), Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2021. [PDF]
  • H.R. 441 (Rep. Don Young), To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and for other purposes. [PDF]
  • H.R. 4881 (Rep. Raúl Grijalva), Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act. [PDF]
  • H.R. 5221 (Rep. Raúl Grijalva),Urban Indian Health Confer Act. [PDF]
  • H.J.Res.55 (Rep. Kahele), Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Protecting Family Legacies Act. [PDF]

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Witness List [PDF] Added 10/01/2021 at 11:35 AM
  • Seattle Indian Health Board Statement for the Record dated 10.05.21 [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM

Member Statements

  • The Honorable Teresa Leger Fernandez [PDF] Added 10/12/2021 at 10:32 AM
  • The Honorable Don Young [PDF] Added 10/18/2021 at 10:04 AM

First Published: September 28, 2021 at 09:55 AM
Last Updated: October 18, 2021 at 10:04 AM


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