House Committee on Natural Resources

Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs

Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country

Friday, April 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM

On Friday, April 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (CDT), the Committee on Natural Resources will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country.” This hearing will examine the successes and opportunities for tribal self-governance in economic development and healthcare as the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act turns 50.

This hearing will be held at the First Americans Museum, 659 American Indian Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Witnesses

The Hon. Bill Anoatubby

Governor

Chickasaw Nation

Ada, Oklahoma

The Hon. Chuck Hoskin

Principal Chief

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

The Hon. Gary Batton

Chief

Durant, Oklahoma

The Hon. Wena Supernaw

Chair

Quapaw Nation

Quapaw, Oklahoma

The Hon. David Hill

Principal Chief

Muscogee Creek Nation

Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Mr. Mark Rogers

Chief Executive Officer

Osage Nation Health System

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The Hon. Martin Harvier

President

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Scottsdale, Arizona

[Minority witness]

Mr. Jay Spaan

Executive Director

Self-Governance Communication & Education Tribal Consortium

Tulsa, Oklahoma

[Minority witness]

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