Oversight Hearing

Oversight Hearing entitled “Impacts of Government Shutdowns and Agency Reductions in Force on Native Communities”

Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Dirksen
Room: 628

Witnesses

Panel I

The Honorable Sarah E. Harris

Vice Chairwoman / Secretary
United South and Eastern Tribes
Nashville, TN

Panel I

Mr. Ben Mallot

President
Alaska Federation of Natives
Anchorage, AK

Panel I

Mr. Kerry Bird

Board President
National Indian Education Association
Washington, DC

Panel I

Mr. Pete Upton

CEO
Native CDFI Network
Grand Island, NE

Panel I

Mr. A.C. Locklear

CEO
National Indian Health Board
Washington, DC