NAFOA to Testify Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, And Related Agencies for their American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearings

Next Wednesday, March 18th, at 3:45 p.m. Eastern, NAFOA Executive Director Cory Blankenship is scheduled to testify before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for their Fiscal Year 2027 American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Days. The hearings are on Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, 2026:

NAFOA’s testimony will emphasize treaty and trust obligations, matters pertaining to Tribal economic development, the achievements of the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC), and the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act (TTIRA), which has been introduced in both chambers of Congress.

This meeting will be held both online and in person in Room 2008 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Nicholas Lovesee, Policy Director at nicholas@nafoa.org, or Marisa Joseph, Policy Specialist, at marisa@nafoa.org.