"Enacting H.R. 375 would restore clarity and stability for all federally recognized tribes, regardless of their date of recognition."
"The uncertainty caused by Carcieri continues to threaten tribal sovereignty to this day."
"This bill creates certainty for tribal government that wish to use their lands for economic development and other tribal purposes."
"I appreciate you holding today's hearing on H.R. 375, legislation that would amend the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934."
"Tribes have used their trust lands to build community facilities such as schools, health centers and housing that served their tribal members."
"The Supreme Court rules specifically that the Secretary's authority to hold land in trust for tribal governments under the Indian Reorganization Act was limited only to recognized tribes 'now under Fe..."
"As a member of the Chickasaw Nation and co-chair of the congressional Native Caucus with my good friend, your fellow Committee Member, Representative Haaland, I commend the Subcommittee for moving for..."
"No Member of Congress and no Federal policy maker would have designed a system that has two classes of tribes for land into trust."
"Should tribes recognized since 1934 be able to have housing? Should they be able to have police stations and fire stations and lands for agriculture?"
"Perhaps the best of H.R. 375 is that it would reduce a lot of unnecessary litigation and a lot of bureaucratic resources that are being wasted."
"I would respectfully urge the Committee to try to move H.R. 375 through the House."
"I strongly believe in the need for consultation as a matter of law."