House Committee on Natural Resources
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs
Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2827, H.R. 6162 and H.R. 7065
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 10:15 AM
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills:
H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), “Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025”
H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), “Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act”
Panel I (Members of Congress)
The Honorable Tom Cole [H.R.2827]
The Honorable Melanie A. Stansbury [H.R.6162]
The Honorable Nicholas A. Langworthy [H.R.7065]
Panel II (Administration Witnesses)
Mr. Bryan Mercier [H.R.2827, H.R.6162, and H.R.7065]
Director
Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C.
Panel III (Outside Experts)
The Hon. Douglas Lankford [H.R.2827]
Chief
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
Miami, Oklahoma
The Hon. J. C. Seneca [H.R.7065]
President
Seneca Nation of Indians
Irving, New York
Ms. Monique Fragua [H.R.6162] (Minority Witness)
President and CEO
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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