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 Eastern

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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.

The Honorable Bill Anoatubby [Testimony: PDF]
Governor
Chickasaw Nation
Ada, Oklahoma

The Honorable Chuck Hoskin [Testimony: PDF]
Principal Chief
Tahlequah, Oklahoma

The Honorable Gary Batton [Testimony: PDF]
Chief
Durant, Oklahoma

The Honorable Wena Supernaw [Testimony: PDF]
Chair
Quapaw Nation
Quapaw, Oklahoma

The Honorable Martin Harvier [Testimony: PDF]
President
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona
[Minority witness]

The Honorable David Hill [Testimony: PDF]
Principal Chief
Muscogee Creek Nation
Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Mr. Jay Spaan [Testimony: PDF]
Executive Director
Self-Governance Communication & Education Tribal Consortium
Tulsa, Oklahoma
[Minority witness]

Mr. Mark Rogers [Testimony: PDF]
Chief Executive Officer
Osage Nation Health System
Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country (April 4, 2025)