Eye on Congress: June 12 - 16
Congress has several hearings this week that could impact Indian Country.
The Native Farm Bill Coalition's research partner, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, will provide an update on the hearings during the next Native Farm Bill Coalition Farm Bill Policy Update on June 20. Register here.
Upcoming Hearings:
Hearing: House Agriculture Committee Tuesday, June 13th @ 10:00 am ET
Topic: Stakeholder Perspectives on USDA Rural Development Programs
Hearing: House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, June 13th @ 10: 00 am ET
Topic: Regulatory Barriers to Entry and Competition in Meat Processing
Hearing: House Agriculture Committee Wednesday, June 14th @ 10:00 am ET
Topic: A Review of Title VII: University Research and Extension Programs
Upcoming Tribal Consultation/ Listening Sessions:
Title of Event: FDPIR Tribal Leader Consultation Work Group Tribal Consultation
Date and time: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
About: Quarterly Work Group Meeting (Framing Papers to follow)
Location: 2023 Tribal Self-Governance Conference @ River Spirit Resort & Casino – Tulsa, OK
Title of Event: Commodity Supplemental Food Program Tribal Consultation
Date and time: June 28, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
About: Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Location: 2023 Tribal Self-Governance Conference @ River Spirit Resort & Casino – Tulsa, OK