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House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman),To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes | Federal Lands Subcommittee Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill: Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I (Administration Officials): Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief of the National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. Panel II (Outside Experts): Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council, & Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Hannah Downey Policy Director Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, Montana Mr. Jim Parma Eastern Fiber Manager Bell Lumber and Pole New Brighton, Minnesota Dr. Kimiko Barrett Wildfire Research and Policy Lead Headwaters Economics Bozeman, Montana [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415848

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman),To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes | Federal Lands Subcommittee Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill: Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I (Administration Officials): Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief of the National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. Panel II (Outside Experts): Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council, & Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Hannah Downey Policy Director Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, Montana Mr. Jim Parma Eastern Fiber Manager Bell Lumber and Pole New Brighton, Minnesota Dr. Kimiko Barrett Wildfire Research and Policy Lead Headwaters Economics Bozeman, Montana [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415848

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman),To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes | Federal Lands Subcommittee Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill: Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I (Administration Officials): Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief of the National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. Panel II (Outside Experts): Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council, & Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Hannah Downey Policy Director Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, Montana Mr. Jim Parma Eastern Fiber Manager Bell Lumber and Pole New Brighton, Minnesota Dr. Kimiko Barrett Wildfire Research and Policy Lead Headwaters Economics Bozeman, Montana [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415848

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman),To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes | Federal Lands Subcommittee Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill: Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I (Administration Officials): Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief of the National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. Panel II (Outside Experts): Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council, & Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Hannah Downey Policy Director Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, Montana Mr. Jim Parma Eastern Fiber Manager Bell Lumber and Pole New Brighton, Minnesota Dr. Kimiko Barrett Wildfire Research and Policy Lead Headwaters Economics Bozeman, Montana [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415848

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman),To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes | Federal Lands Subcommittee Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill: Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I (Administration Officials): Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief of the National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. Panel II (Outside Experts): Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council, & Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Hannah Downey Policy Director Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, Montana Mr. Jim Parma Eastern Fiber Manager Bell Lumber and Pole New Brighton, Minnesota Dr. Kimiko Barrett Wildfire Research and Policy Lead Headwaters Economics Bozeman, Montana [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415848

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman),To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes | Federal Lands Subcommittee Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill: Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I (Administration Officials): Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief of the National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. Panel II (Outside Experts): Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council, & Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Hannah Downey Policy Director Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, Montana Mr. Jim Parma Eastern Fiber Manager Bell Lumber and Pole New Brighton, Minnesota Dr. Kimiko Barrett Wildfire Research and Policy Lead Headwaters Economics Bozeman, Montana [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415848

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman),To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes | Federal Lands Subcommittee Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill: Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I (Administration Officials): Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief of the National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. Panel II (Outside Experts): Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council, & Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Hannah Downey Policy Director Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, Montana Mr. Jim Parma Eastern Fiber Manager Bell Lumber and Pole New Brighton, Minnesota Dr. Kimiko Barrett Wildfire Research and Policy Lead Headwaters Economics Bozeman, Montana [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415848

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman),To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes | Federal Lands Subcommittee Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill: Discussion Draft of H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I (Administration Officials): Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief of the National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. Panel II (Outside Experts): Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council, & Executive Director Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Hannah Downey Policy Director Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, Montana Mr. Jim Parma Eastern Fiber Manager Bell Lumber and Pole New Brighton, Minnesota Dr. Kimiko Barrett Wildfire Research and Policy Lead Headwaters Economics Bozeman, Montana [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415848

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country | Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM Tags: Oversight and Investigations On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses Mr. Bryce Kirk Tribal Executive Board Member Fort Peck Tribes Poplar, MT Mr. Jeffrey Stiffarm President Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Jessica Vaughan Director of Policy Studies Center for Immigration Studies St. Helena Island, SC Mr. Verlon M. Jose Chairman Tohono O’odham Nation Sells, AZ [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415813

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country | Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM Tags: Oversight and Investigations On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses Mr. Bryce Kirk Tribal Executive Board Member Fort Peck Tribes Poplar, MT Mr. Jeffrey Stiffarm President Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Jessica Vaughan Director of Policy Studies Center for Immigration Studies St. Helena Island, SC Mr. Verlon M. Jose Chairman Tohono O’odham Nation Sells, AZ [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415813

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country | Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM Tags: Oversight and Investigations On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses Mr. Bryce Kirk Tribal Executive Board Member Fort Peck Tribes Poplar, MT Mr. Jeffrey Stiffarm President Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Jessica Vaughan Director of Policy Studies Center for Immigration Studies St. Helena Island, SC Mr. Verlon M. Jose Chairman Tohono O’odham Nation Sells, AZ [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415813

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country | Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM Tags: Oversight and Investigations On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses Mr. Bryce Kirk Tribal Executive Board Member Fort Peck Tribes Poplar, MT Mr. Jeffrey Stiffarm President Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Jessica Vaughan Director of Policy Studies Center for Immigration Studies St. Helena Island, SC Mr. Verlon M. Jose Chairman Tohono O’odham Nation Sells, AZ [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415813

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country | Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM Tags: Oversight and Investigations On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses Mr. Bryce Kirk Tribal Executive Board Member Fort Peck Tribes Poplar, MT Mr. Jeffrey Stiffarm President Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Jessica Vaughan Director of Policy Studies Center for Immigration Studies St. Helena Island, SC Mr. Verlon M. Jose Chairman Tohono O’odham Nation Sells, AZ [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415813

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country | Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:15 AM Tags: Oversight and Investigations On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining the Impacts of International Cartels Targeting Indian Country.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses Mr. Bryce Kirk Tribal Executive Board Member Fort Peck Tribes Poplar, MT Mr. Jeffrey Stiffarm President Fort Belknap Indian Community Harlem, MT Ms. Jessica Vaughan Director of Policy Studies Center for Immigration Studies St. Helena Island, SC Mr. Verlon M. Jose Chairman Tohono O’odham Nation Sells, AZ [Minority Witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415813

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho Tribe on March 25, 2024. At issue are self-determination contracts entered into between tribes and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The outcome will further clarify the meaning of "contract support costs" as part of a long-running string of cases heard by the high court in the last 20 years. The cases are named for Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the parent agency of the IHS. The cases have been consolidated by the Supreme Court. Documents can be found at https://sct.narf.org/caseindexes/becerra_v_sancarlos_23-250.html

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho Tribe on March 25, 2024. At issue are self-determination contracts entered into between tribes and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The outcome will further clarify the meaning of "contract support costs" as part of a long-running string of cases heard by the high court in the last 20 years. The cases are named for Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the parent agency of the IHS. Arguments lasted about an hour and 26 minutes. The justices first heard from Caroline A. Flynn from the Department of Justice, representing the U.S. government. Her presentation lasted about 34 minutes. Next was Adam G. Unikowsky, representing the Northern Arapaho Tribe. His presentation lasted about 28 minutes. The Supreme Court then heard from Lloyd B. Miller, representing the San Carlos Apache Tribe. His argument lasted about 17 minutes. Finally, Flynn presented a rebuttal on behalf of the U.S. government for another five minutes. The cases have been consolidated by the Supreme Court. Documents can be found at https://sct.narf.org/caseindexes/becerra_v_sancarlos_23-250.html

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho Tribe on March 25, 2024. At issue are self-determination contracts entered into between tribes and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The outcome will further clarify the meaning of "contract support costs" as part of a long-running string of cases heard by the high court in the last 20 years. The cases are named for Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the parent agency of the IHS. Arguments lasted about an hour and 26 minutes. The justices first heard from Caroline A. Flynn from the Department of Justice, representing the U.S. government. Her presentation lasted about 34 minutes. Next was Adam G. Unikowsky, representing the Northern Arapaho Tribe. His presentation lasted about 28 minutes. The Supreme Court then heard from Lloyd B. Miller, representing the San Carlos Apache Tribe. His argument lasted about 17 minutes. Finally, Flynn presented a rebuttal on behalf of the U.S. government for another five minutes. The cases have been consolidated by the Supreme Court. Documents can be found at https://sct.narf.org/caseindexes/becerra_v_sancarlos_23-250.html

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho Tribe on March 25, 2024. At issue are self-determination contracts entered into between tribes and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The outcome will further clarify the meaning of "contract support costs" as part of a long-running string of cases heard by the high court in the last 20 years. The cases are named for Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the parent agency of the IHS. Arguments lasted about an hour and 26 minutes. The justices first heard from Caroline A. Flynn from the Department of Justice, representing the U.S. government. Her presentation lasted about 34 minutes. Next was Adam G. Unikowsky, representing the Northern Arapaho Tribe. His presentation lasted about 28 minutes. The Supreme Court then heard from Lloyd B. Miller, representing the San Carlos Apache Tribe. His argument lasted about 17 minutes. Finally, Flynn presented a rebuttal on behalf of the U.S. government for another five minutes. The cases have been consolidated by the Supreme Court. Documents can be found at https://sct.narf.org/caseindexes/becerra_v_sancarlos_23-250.html

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho Tribe on March 25, 2024. At issue are self-determination contracts entered into between tribes and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The outcome will further clarify the meaning of "contract support costs" as part of a long-running string of cases heard by the high court in the last 20 years. The cases are named for Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the parent agency of the IHS. Arguments lasted about an hour and 26 minutes. The justices first heard from Caroline A. Flynn from the Department of Justice, representing the U.S. government. Her presentation lasted about 34 minutes. Next was Adam G. Unikowsky, representing the Northern Arapaho Tribe. His presentation lasted about 28 minutes. The Supreme Court then heard from Lloyd B. Miller, representing the San Carlos Apache Tribe. His argument lasted about 17 minutes. Finally, Flynn presented a rebuttal on behalf of the U.S. government for another five minutes. The cases have been consolidated by the Supreme Court. Documents can be found at https://sct.narf.org/caseindexes/becerra_v_sancarlos_23-250.html

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs A Listening Session on “Public Safety & Justice Resources in Native Communities” Date: March 20, 2024 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/a-listening-session-on-public-safety-justice-resources-in-native-communities/