House Committee on Natural Resources
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs
Legislative Hearing on H.R.410, H.R.412, H.R.504 & H.R.741
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 10:15 AM

Agenda

• H.R.410, the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025. The bill extends the Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Land Allotment Program for another five years to ensure the Bureau of Land Management can reach out to Alaska Native veterans who are entitled to land selections.

• H.R.412, to authorize the Bay Mills Indian Community of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the tribe. The bill ensures that the
Bay Mills Indian Community can make decisions affecting its fee lands in Michigan without seeking approval from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for every transaction. Similar bills have been enacted for other tribes in prior sessions of Congress.

• H.R.504, the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act. The bill adds an area known as Osceola Camp to the reservation of the Miccosukee Tribe. The land is located within the Everglades National Park in Florida.

• H.R.741, the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025. The bill elevates the Director of the Indian Health Service to the position of Assistant Secretary of Indian Health within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Witnesses and Testimony (In order of apperance)

Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Arizona) [H.R.741]
Written Testimony

Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska) [H.R.410]

Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Florida) [H.R.504]
Written Testimony

Mr. Nelson Angapak [H.R.410]
Alaska Federation of Natives
Anchorage, Alaska
Written Testimony
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Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form

Ms. Whitney Gravelle [H.R.412]
President
Bay Mills Indian Community
Brimley, Michigan
Written Testimony
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Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form

Mr. A.C. Locklear [H.R.741] [Minority Witness]

Interim Chief Executive Officer
National Indian Health Board
Washington, D.C.
Written Testimony
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Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form

Mr. Talbert Cypress [H.R.504]
Chairman
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
Miami, Florida
Written Testimony
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Truth in Testimony Disclosure Form

House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Notice

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 410, H.R. 412, H.R. 504 & H.R. 741 (February 5, 2025)