Congressional Hearing on Tribal Economic Development
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a formal record for potential future legislation aimed at changing land use, business regulations, or economic policies affecting 574 federally recognized tribes and their 56 million acres of land.
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Federally recognized tribes
Tribal governments are the primary subjects of potential policy changes discussed regarding land management and economic development.
Alaska Native corporations
These entities hold significant land assets in Alaska that are subject to federal land use and economic policies.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 1, 2023, in the Longworth House Office Building.
- There are 574 federally recognized Indian tribes in the United States.
- The total population of American Indian and Alaskan Natives is approximately 2.8 million.
- There are approximately 56 million acres of Indian land, with 46 million acres owned by tribes.
- Alaska Native corporations own approximately 44 million acres of land in fee simple.
- The hearing included testimony from tribal leaders representing the Chehalis Reservation, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Tohono O'odham Nation, and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
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Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a formal record for potential future legislation aimed at changing land use, business regulations, or economic policies affecting 574 federally recognized tribes and their 56 million acres of land.
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Focus on Economic Potential
The committee is explicitly framing tribal land management through the lens of economic development rather than solely cultural or historical preservation.
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