AUDIO: Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country
Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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House Committee on Natural Resources
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs
Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM • PLAYLIST: on.soundcloud.com/ZPQ55hIuh1hEzDIdYw On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.”
Mr. Charles Addington (on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior) [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Principal Director
Office of Justice Services
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, DC
Mr. OJ Semans Sr. [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Executive Director
Coalition of Large Tribes
Mission, South Dakota Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Executive Vice President
Urban Indian Health Institute
Seattle, Washington Dr. Grace Bulltail [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin Dr. David Mittelman [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Chief Executive Officer
Othram Inc.
The Woodlands, Texas
docs.house.gov
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs
Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:15 AM • PLAYLIST: on.soundcloud.com/ZPQ55hIuh1hEzDIdYw On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittees Oversight and Investigations, and Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country.”
Witnesses
Panel OneMr. Charles Addington (on behalf of The Hon. Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior) [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Principal Director
Office of Justice Services
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, DC
Questions and Answers
Panel TwoMr. OJ Semans Sr. [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Executive Director
Coalition of Large Tribes
Mission, South Dakota Ms. Abigail Echo-Hawk [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Executive Vice President
Urban Indian Health Institute
Seattle, Washington Dr. Grace Bulltail [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin Dr. David Mittelman [Testimony | Truth in Testimony | Bio]
Chief Executive Officer
Othram Inc.
The Woodlands, Texas
Questions and Answers
House Committee on Natural Resources Documents
Joint Oversight Hearing on “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country” (July 14, 2026)docs.house.gov