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House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025” H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act” Panel I (Members of Congress) The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827] The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162] The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065] Panel II (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065] Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. Panel III (Outside Experts) The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827] Chief Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Miami, Oklahoma The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065] President Seneca Nation of Indians Irving, New York Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness) President and CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Albuquerque, New Mexico More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2026/03/02/house-subcommittee-on-indian-and-insular-affairs-sets-hearing-on-three-bills/

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.681, a bill to allow long-term leasing for two tribes in Massachusetts, on March 3, 3026. H.R.681 authorizes the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to enter into leases and other agreements on their lands for up to 99 years. Following consideration, the House approved H.R.681 under a suspension of the rules. Further action is needed in the U.S. Senate before the bill can become law in the 119th Congress.

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.5910, a bill to allow long-term leases on tribal lands, on March 3, 3026. The bill authorizes tribes to enter into long-term leases and other agreements on their lands for up to 99 years. Such authority is voluntary and entirely up to an individual tribe. Following consideration, the House approved H.R.5910 under a suspension of the rules. Further action is needed in the U.S. Senate before the bill can become law during the 119th Congress.

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3903, the Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025, on March 3, 3026. The bill authorizes a land exchange between the federal government and Chugach Alaska Corporation, a Alaska Native corporation whose communities were impacted by the Exxon Valdez oil spill on March 24, 1989. A hearing took place before the House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs on September 9, 2025, and the bill was approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources on November 20, 2025. Following consideration, the House approved H.R.3903 by a voice vote. Further action is needed in the U.S. Senate before the bill can become law in the 119th Congress.

The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.723, the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025, on March 3, 2026. S.723 requires the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process residential and business mortgages on tribal lands within certain deadlines. Following consideration, a recorded vote on S.723 was requested.

The National Congress of American Indians hears an update on the Tribal Supreme Court Project on February 11, 2026. The Tribal Supreme Court Project is a joint initiative of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The project is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. SPEAKERS Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, NCAI Tracy Labin Rhodes, Attorney formerly of NARF Melody McCoy, Senior Staff Attorney, NARF The update took place at NCAI's executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

The National Congress of American Indians hears an update on the Tribal Supreme Court Project on February 11, 2026. The Tribal Supreme Court Project is a joint initiative of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The project is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. SPEAKERS Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, NCAI Tracy Labin Rhodes, Attorney formerly of NARF Melody McCoy, Senior Staff Attorney, NARF The update took place at NCAI's executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

The National Congress of American Indians hears an update on the Tribal Supreme Court Project on February 11, 2026. The Tribal Supreme Court Project is a joint initiative of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The project is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. SPEAKERS Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, NCAI Tracy Labin Rhodes, Attorney formerly of NARF Melody McCoy, Senior Staff Attorney, NARF The update took place at NCAI's executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

The National Congress of American Indians hears an update on the Tribal Supreme Court Project on February 11, 2026. The Tribal Supreme Court Project is a joint initiative of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The project is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. SPEAKERS Leonard Fineday, General Counsel, NCAI Tracy Labin Rhodes, Attorney formerly of NARF Melody McCoy, Senior Staff Attorney, NARF The update took place at NCAI's executive council winter session in Washington, D.C.

Members of the U.S. Senate discuss gridlock on Capitol Hill on February 26, 2026. "We have kind of gotten to a really difficult and frustrating -- frustrating, as much as anything -- time in our process," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)s said in discussing why it seems to have taken a long time to gain passage of the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act [H.R.2815]. "What is the holdup here? If everybody is supportive of this, why is it taking so long and proving so hard for Congress to agree on things?" Murkowski added. "I don't have a good answer on that. I am not sure that there is one," said Murkowski. SPEAKERS Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California)