Hearing: Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 7269 (Rep. Randall), "Helping Out People Act of 2026" and H.R. 8674 (Rep. Begich), "Geese House Site Conveyance Act"

Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs (Committee on Natural Resources)

Thursday, September 17, 2026 (10:30 AM)

1324 LHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable Nicholas J. Begich
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 09/17/2026 at 01:14 PM

The Honorable Emily Randall
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 09/17/2026 at 01:14 PM

Panel two

Ms. Sarah Obed
Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Doyon, Limited, Anchorage, AK

Added 09/17/2026 at 12:21 PM
  • Testimony Obed [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 12:21 PM
  • Truth in Testimony Obed [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 12:21 PM
  • Bio Obed [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 12:21 PM

The Honorable Annette Bryan
Councilwoman, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Tacoma, WA

Added 09/17/2026 at 12:21 PM
  • Testimony Bryan [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 12:21 PM
  • Letter of Support from Governor Bob Ferguson - Councilwoman Bryan [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 01:15 PM
  • Letter of Support from John McCarthy Port of Tacoma Commission - Councilwoman Bryan [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 01:15 PM
  • Letter of Support from Mayor Victoria Woodards and City of Tacoma - Councilwoman Bryan [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 01:15 PM
  • Letter of Support from Ryan N. Mello Pierce County Executive - Councilwoman Bryan [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 01:15 PM
  • Truth in Testimony Bryan [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 12:21 PM
  • Bio Bryan [PDF] Added 09/17/2026 at 12:21 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 7269 (Rep. Randall), "Helping Our People Act of 2026" [PDF] Added 09/10/2026 at 10:12 AM
  • H.R. 8674 (Rep. Begich), "Geese House Site Conveyance Act" [PDF] Added 09/10/2026 at 10:12 AM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing Memo [PDF] Added 09/14/2026 at 09:37 AM Updated 09/14/2026 at 10:55 AM
    Updated 09/14/2026 at 12:34 PM
  • DOI Statement for the Record - Rep. Hurd [PDF] Added 10/07/2026 at 02:20 PM
  • QFR Response Obed [PDF] Added 10/07/2026 at 02:19 PM

First Published: September 10, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Last Updated: October 7, 2026 at 02:20 PM