Simpson Remarks at American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness (Day 2, Morning Session)

Good morning and welcome to the second day of our public witness hearings for American Indian and Alaska Native programs. I want to welcome all the distinguished Tribal elders and leaders here today. Thank you to all our witnesses for appearing before the subcommittee to share your concerns and perspectives on these important topics. 

These hearings are incredibly important, and we appreciate the opportunity to hear from so many Tribes and National and Regional Tribal organizations across Indian Country. Indian Country has been and will continue to be a bipartisan priority for this subcommittee.

I look forward to continuing to work with Ranking Member Pingree to expand this subcommittee’s efforts to strengthen our federal commitment to honor our treaty and trust responsibilities with American Indians and Alaska Natives. Thank you for appearing before the subcommittee and sharing your concerns and perspectives on these important topics.