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Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

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Chairman Mike Simpson

2007 Rayburn House Office Building

(202) 225-3081

Majority

Minority

Mike Simpson – ChairChellie Pingree – Ranking Member
Mark Amodei Betty McCollum 
Guy Reschenthaler Josh Harder 
Michael CloudJames E. Clyburn 
Ryan Zinke  
Jake Ellzey  
Celeste Maloy – Vice Chair 

FY26 Outside Witness Testimony Instructions - American Indian and Alaska Native FY26 Outside Witness Testimony Instructions - All Groups FY26 Member Day Hearing Instructions 

 

Recent Activity

Meeting Status:
Scheduled
Date:
Location:
Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA

February 28, 2025
Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Appropriations Committee continued its commitment to accountability and oversight by holding a series of hearings to gather testimony and insights on a range of issues.

February 27, 2025

Washington, D.C. – This week, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee brought together Tribal members from across the nation to testify on issues and policy priorities for Fiscal Year 2026. During the multi-day hearings, witnesses and lawmakers conveyed a focus on healthcare, law enforcement, and education. Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) reiterated their commitment to working towards upholding America’s trust and treaty obligations and ensuring strong investments to address critical needs. 


February 26, 2025
Remarks

The committee will come to order.

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 and to thank our witnesses for appearing before the Committee to share their concerns on these important topics. In terms of hearing logistics, I will call each panel of witnesses to the table one panel at a time. 


February 25, 2025
Remarks
Good afternoon and welcome to the second session of our public witness hearing specifically focused on American Indian and Alaska Native programs. I would like to welcome all the distinguished Tribal elders and leaders here today and thank our witnesses for appearing before the Committee to share their perspectives on these important topics.

February 25, 2025
Remarks
Good morning, everyone. Thank you all for being here this week and for taking the time to testify on the important issues affecting your communities. As an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, Tribal issues have always been at the forefront of the policy decisions I make as a Member of Congress and as a Member of this important Committee.

February 25, 2025
Remarks
Good morning and welcome to the first of our public witness hearings dedicated to American Indian and Alaska Native programs. I would like to welcome all the distinguished Tribal elders and leaders here today.  This year, we had an unprecedented number of requests, requiring us to expand to a third day to accommodate around 100 Tribes and Tribal organizations.

February 19, 2025

Washington, D.C. – ICYMI: Mike Simpson (R-ID) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Reporter outlining his priorities as returning Chairman of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.


February 19, 2025
Op-Eds
Washington, D.C. – ICYMI: Mike Simpson (R-ID) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Reporter outlining his priorities as returning Chairman of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

Meeting Status:
Scheduled
Date:
Location:
Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA