Key Takeaways
- The committee advanced S.5354, the NAHASDA reauthorization through 2033, as amended to raise the de minimis threshold and fix Hawaiian provisions, by voice vote.
- Stephanie Bryan (Chairwoman, Poarch Band of Creek Indians) said the tribe spent over $10 million defending trust lands against frivolous lawsuits and needs land for housing.
- Sen. Schatz pressed Bryan Mercier (Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs) on S.1750, and he said the department prefers a comprehensive Carcieri fix.
- Sen. Britt (R-AL) and bipartisan leaders agreed on advancing tribal sovereignty bills, with Vice Chairman Schatz welcoming consideration of the Poarch parity fix.
- Bryan urged markup of S.1750 before year-end, while the committee held the hearing record open for additional questions as the four land bills await further action.
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