Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan
2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), you are cordially invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation series on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan.

Agriculture Secretary Rollins published Secretarial Memorandum (SM) 1078-015 on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan, dated July 24, 2025. This plan announced bold steps necessary to achieve improved effectiveness and accountability, enhanced services, reduced bureaucracy, and cost savings for the American people.

The consultation series will be held on the following dates, times, and locations:

Date: October 14, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Location: USDA South Building 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C., 20250

Registration Link:

VIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.

IN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.

Date: October 16, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport 7001 Yampa Street, Denver, Colorado, 80249

Registration Link:

VIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.

IN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.

More information about the consultations can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. There is also a proxy letter template for Tribal leaders that wish to designate proxies, and a framing paper for the consultation series. USDA will publish more information at a later date on the Office of Tribal Relations Consultation website. These documents are intended to guide and not limit discussion on areas where USDA requests input. Please refer any questions you may have to tribal.relations@usda.gov.

Thank you,Office of Tribal Relations

* Updated 9/30/25 to add addresses for consultations and link to framing paper

FEMA Review Council - Virtual Tribal Listening Session
2025-10-16 14:00 - 16:00
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative,

On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are honored to invite you to participate in the next of a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal voices are understood and incorporated into the Council’s efforts.

In accordance with Executive Order 14180, signed on January 24, 2025, the FEMA Review Council is mandated to hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of that meeting. Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of FEMA and ensuring that tribal needs are adequately represented in the Council’s report.

Purpose of the Listening Sessions: The FEMA Review Council seeks to gather comprehensive input from tribal communities to inform its recommendations for FEMA’s future operational posture. Your contributions will play a vital role in influencing the Council’s report and ensuring that tribal perspectives are prioritized in FEMA’s policies and practices.

Virtual Listening Session Details:

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM EDT – 5:00 PM EDT

RSVP: Please RSVP by filling out the Microsoft Forms link here: https://forms.office.com/g/CWeDtAe4G7 to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration closer to the meeting date.

Meeting ID: Join the meeting now [teams.microsoft.com]

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dial in by phone: 202-516-6093

Phone conference ID: 834055635#

Submission of Written Comments: Your attendance at this virtual tribal listening session is welcome and appreciated. Please be aware that there is a limited amount of time allocated for verbal comments, with each speaker receiving four to five minutes. To ensure the FEMA Review Council receives your input, please submit your comments to FEMAReviewCouncil@hq.dhs.gov or mail to: HQ/OPE Mail Stop #0385 Department of Homeland Security Designated Federal Officer Attn: Patrick Powers 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20528-0078.

Please note that these listening sessions are exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives.

We deeply value your participation in this important initiative and look forward to hearing your insights. Together, we can ensure that FEMA’s future policies and operations reflect the needs and priorities of tribal communities.
