United South & Eastern Tribes

IHS Strategic Realignment Consultation
2025-07-28 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. [PDF – 104 KB]

Enclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees [PDF – 104 KB]

During these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory Committees. Please see the website that lists the current IHS Tribal Advisory Committees.

Tribal Consultation – Seattle, Washington
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM PDT
Registration Link
Address: Seattle Airport Marriott
3201 South 176th Street
Seattle, Washington 98188
Tribal Consultation – Phoenix, Arizona
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Registration Link
Address: Marriott Phoenix Chandler
1600 South Price Road
Chandler, Arizona 85286
Tribal Consultation – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
Registration Link
Address: Hyatt Regency Bloomington – Minneapolis
3200 East 81st Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
Tribal Consultation – Washington, District of Columbia
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Registration Link
Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building – Hall of Tribal Nations
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
Urban Confer – Virtual
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Registration Link

DOJ Homicide Victims Families Rights Act Tribal Consultation
2025-07-28 14:00, 2025-07-30 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
July 28 at 3:00 pm Eastern
July 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern
You are invited to a government-to-government consultation with the Department of Justice regarding implementation of the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act of 2021 (HVFRA).
The HVFRA provides a system for the review of case files, and for carrying out further investigation as warranted, in cases investigated as murders by federal law enforcement agencies that have gone unsolved for more than three years. The covered cases include unsolved murders committed in Indian country. The Attorney General has published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to implement the HVFRA. See 90 Fed. Reg. 6879 (Jan. 21, 2025). They are seeking Tribal input to help ensure that the proposed rule can be finalized in a manner that achieves most effectively the HVFRA’s objective of solving federal cold case murders and providing closure for victims’ families.
If you are interested in attending, please respond to OTJ@usdoj.gov by 5pm Eastern on July 25 and include the name(s), Tribal affiliation, and email addresses of your representatives.
They welcome written comments until September 19, 2025. Please submit comments by email to OTJ@usdoj.gov, or by mail to Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001.
If you have questions or need any accommodations for the sessions, please contact the Office of Tribal Justice at (202) 514-8812 or OTJ@usdoj.gov.

SAMHSA Nutrition and Behavioral Health Listening Session
2025-07-30 13:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
July 30 at 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Register
The goal of this virtual listening session is to gather information from participants to aid SAMHSA about the development of a resource that will assist partners in implementing and sustaining projects addressing the relationship between nutrition and behavioral health.
The Nutrition and Behavioral Health Project aims to promote emotional wellness and reduce the impact of mental health and substance use conditions by identifying and implementing strategies that address the intersection between behavioral health and nutrition, food security, and access to traditional foods.
SAMHSA invites participation in the upcoming listening session, especially to those who have expertise regarding the relationship between behavioral health and nutrition, food security, and access to traditional foods in: states/communities, tribes/tribal organizations, or maternal health. This listening session will then inform further activities to develop a resource. This session is open to the public, so please share it with those who you know may have similar expertise.
For logistical questions, contact Amy Rabin, arabin@capconcorp.com. For program-related questions contact Kim Reynolds, Kimberly.reynolds@samhsa.hhs.gov.

PATH EHR Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer (TC/UC)
2025-08-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
August 7 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Register
The Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program is hosting a Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer (TC/UC) session on Thursday, August 7 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. This session provides an opportunity for Tribes and urban Indian organizations to discover more about PATH EHR Scope and Capabilities. You will have ample time to ask questions and provide input based on your experience with electronic health record (EHR) solutions at your facilities.

Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Tribal Consultation
2025-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) will host a virtual Tribal Consultation meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. EST. During the meeting, ANA leadership will seek input from tribal leaders concerning economic development resources needed for tribal communities.
Established through the Native American Programs Act of 1974, the mission of ANA is to promote the goal of self-sufficiency and cultural preservation for Native Americans by providing social and economic development opportunities through financial assistance, training, and technical assistance to eligible Tribes and Native American communities, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native Pacific Islander organizations.
Now is an important time to think about the future of economic development in Tribal communities. As Tribes continue to strengthen their economic sovereignty and explore new opportunities, we want to hear from you. To help facilitate consultation discussions, we invite input on the following question:
What are your community’s priorities for economic development such as fostering private sector partnerships, improving infrastructure, supporting workforce development, or advancing other strategies your community is pursuing?
We welcome your ideas, suggestions, and experiences to help guide and enhance economic development in Tribal communities across the country.
Meeting Logistics:
DATE: August 14, 2025
TIME: 2:00-5:00 p.m. EST
Zoom
Registration: Registration Link
You will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the Consultation. Visit https://www.acf.gov/ana/news/ for more information about registration and the meeting. In addition, the ANA Tribal Consultation final agenda will be emailed to all registrants and posted on ANA’s website.
Written Comment Period:
In addition to the Tribal Consultation session, ANA will accept written comments by email sent to Hope MacDonald Lone Tree, Acting Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, ANA at: tribalaffairs@acf.hhs.gov. The testimony record will be kept open for 30 days after the date of
the consultation.

Virtual Listening Session on Current Project “Federal Agency Collaboration with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments”
2025-08-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) will host a listening session on August 21, 2025, to hear from tribal leaders and their designated representatives about federal agency approaches and processes for collaborating with tribal governments when administering federal programs. The listening session is part of a project, “Federal Agency Collaboration with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments,” that is expected to result in recommendations to federal agencies.
To RSVP to the virtual listening session, please contact Becaja Caldwell (Attorney Advisor, ACUS) at bcaldwell@acus.gov.

Tribal Consultations on the Implementation of the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act”
2025-08-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-14 16:30 - 20:00
Dear Tribal Leader:
The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Children’s Bureau (CB) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) recognize the central role that Tribal Nations play in the care and protection of children and families. To advance our collaborative efforts to that end, we extend an invitation to participate in formal tribal consultation on the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act,” (Public Law 118-258), which reauthorized Title IV-B of the Social Security Act (Act).
Consultation will focus on the changes to title IV-B of the Act, listed in detail in attached documents, and how they may impact Tribes. In summary, the focus areas are the Indian Child Welfare Act, title IV-B funding for child welfare agencies, the Court Improvement Program and remote hearings, and the Prevention Services Clearinghouse.
We are soliciting your input as we value your perspectives and experiences, which are crucial as we work together to implement the Act. The consultation is intended to create meaningful opportunity for dialogue that enhances the effectiveness of child welfare services for Tribal Nations and the people they serve.
We look forward to hearing from you at one or more of the following sessions:
CONSULTATION #1 – MINNESOTA
Date: August 25, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid) Tribal Consultation
Time: 1 – 4 PM Central Time
In-Person Location: Grand Casino Mille Lacs, 777 Grand Avenue, Onamia, MN 56359
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #2 – SOUTH DAKOTA
Date: October 10, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1- 3 PM Mountain Time
In-Person Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center, 505 N. 5th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #3 – ALASKA
Date: October 14, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1:30 – 5 PM Alaska Daylight Time
In-Person Location: Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #4 – WASHINGTON
Date: November 18, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time
In-Person Location: University of Washington School of Social Work -3rd floor Conference Room, 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #5 – WASHINGTON DC
Date: December 2, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM Eastern Time
In-Person Location: Mary E Switzer Building
330 C Street
Washington DC 20201
RSVP for In-Person Participation by November 25, 2025: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
**This is a Federal Building – Please be prepared to present valid ID to meet security requirements for building entrance.
Written comments may also be submitted to TribalConsultationACYF@acf.hhs.gov by January 9, 2026. Please include the following in the subject line: Title IV-B Implementation Tribal Consultation. A consultation report will be made available within ninety (90) of the final consultation session.
In addition to these formal consultations, and in response to requirements in the Act, ACF is also issuing a Federal Register Notice to solicit additional input from the public.
To facilitate preparation for the consultation, please find attached a Children’s Bureau Information
Memo of June 18, 2025, Summary of Provisions, Framing Questions, and a Side-by-Side
legislative language comparison.
If you have questions about the consultations, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud at ACYF,
Laurel.IronCloud@acf.hhs.gov.

FEMA Review Council Listening Sessions
2025-08-26 00:00 - 23:59
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative,
On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are pleased to invite you to participate in a series of upcoming listening sessions. The Council is seeking comments from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal insights and views are understood and considered.
In accordance with the constraints set by the Council, as outlined in Executive Order 14180 signed on January 24, 2025: “The Council shall hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the date of this order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of the date of the Council’s first public meeting.”
We are seeking comments and insights from tribal leaders and representatives to help shape the future of FEMA. Your feedback will be used to inform and influence the FEMA Review Council’s report, ensuring that tribal perspectives and needs are adequately represented.
The proposed listening sessions are scheduled within a limited timeframe, and your comments and submissions, both in-person and electronically, are vital to the success of the Council’s efforts.
The overall focus of this initiative is to gather comprehensive input from tribal communities to enhance FEMA’s future operational posture. The timeline for this process includes multiple review board meetings, followed by the compilation and analysis of all submitted comments. The final report will be presented to President Trump for consideration and implementation.
Please note that tribal listening sessions will be exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives.
In-Person Listening Session Details:

Location: TBD, Oklahoma City, OK
Date: August 26, 2025
Time: TBD
RSVP: If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov. More information will be provided as details are finalized.

If you are unable to attend the in-person session, two virtual tribal listening sessions will be scheduled the week of September 8, 2025, and the week of September 15, 2025. Separate emails will be sent out for these virtual listening sessions to include the specific dates and times and a link for registration.
The FEMA Review Council also welcomes written comments that can be emailed to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov or mailed 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
We greatly appreciate your participation and look forward to your contributions.
Sincerely,
FEMA Review Council

ED Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 Grantmaking Priorities
2025-08-26 13:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
On August 26, 2025, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct Tribal Consultation on Fiscal Year 2026 grantmaking priorities for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leaders’ views inform the design of potential grant priorities. ED remains committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility as set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, executive orders, and court decisions. This consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education (OIE) and facilitated by the Tribal Consultation Official for ED.
Please follow the registration link to participate in the consultation. To maintain online security, each attendee must register individually, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration, an individualized access link for the session will be sent to you with additional information.
Written Comment Period
Written public comments for a topic will only be collected through the TribalConsultation@ed.gov email address. The comment period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on 09/26/2025.
An Indian Tribe may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws, including the Freedom of Information Act, may require disclosure of information designated sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. This consultation is a closed press event.
Background
ED will be consulting on the following program(s) below:
1. Native American Career and Technical Education (NACTEP) Program
In FY 2026, OCTAE plans to hold a new competition and estimates $17 million available to make new grant awards. Grantees use funds for preparatory, refresher, and remedial education services that are designed to enable students to achieve success in career and technical education programs or programs of studies. Grantees also provide stipends to students who are enrolled in career and technical education programs and who have acute economic needs which cannot be met through work-study programs. NACTEP is authorized by Section 116 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V).
2. State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Program
In FY 2026, OIE anticipates receiving congressional directive language that may require grantmaking activities. Grantees use funds to promote the coordination of tribal, state, and local educational agencies to meet the unique educational and culturally related needs of Indian students. Grantees either develop a Tribal Educational Agency (TEA) operating as a “tribal charter school” or build capacity to administer and coordinate education programs via a Tribal Educational Agency operating as a “Tribal Education Department.” STEP is authorized by Section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
3. Native American Languages (NAL) Program
In FY 2026, OIE anticipates receiving congressional directive language that may require grantmaking activities. Grantees use funds to support the usage of Native American Languages as a medium of instruction. Grantees either maintain or expand full-immersion or partial-immersion Native American Language programs. NAL is authorized by Section 6133 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
Consultation Questions
ED invites Tribal leaders to provide input on the following questions:
1. On May 21, 2025, ED published a Notice of Proposed Secretarial Supplemental Priorities (90 FR 21710). On July 21, 2025, ED published an additional priority (90 FR 34203). If ED were to use any of these four proposed priorities, please rank order their importance (1 being the most important and 4 being the least) as it relates to your community:

Evidence-Based Literacy
Education Choice
Returning Education to the States [and Tribes]
Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education

2. As each priority could relate to each of the NACTEP, STEP, or NAL programs differently could you please share your comments on the potential strengths, opportunities, and challenges with applying a proposed priority to a program?
3. Are there any other priority areas not covered under the proposed Secretarial Supplemental Priorities that should be considered for NACTEP, STEP, or NAL?
4. On April 23, 2025, the White House published Executive Order 14278 “Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future” (90 FR 17525). If ED were to focus on expanding access to registered apprenticeships, would such expansion align to any opportunities you are currently developing?
5. On July 23, 2024, OCTAE previously asked a question on “Direct Assistance to Students,” to identify any challenges associated with implementing the NACTEP direct assistance to students’ guidance (85 FR 76548). Since then, are there any changes needed to the direct assistance to students’ guidance?
6. Have you considered consolidating your NACTEP or STEP grant award via Public Law 102-477 (usually referred to simply as “477”)? As part of returning education to the Tribes, how can ED continue to support you before and after grants have been consolidated via 477?

Thank you in advance for your input and participation–we look forward to visiting and consulting with Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Native Hawaiian Organizations and their leadership to empower high-quality education for all students.
Respectfully,
/s/
Julian Guerrero Jr.
Director, Office of Indian Education

Highway Reauthorization Bill Roundtable with Tribal Nations
2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
Please join the Office of Tribal Government Affairs on August 26th at 3:00PM (EST) as we will have a webinar/virtual roundtable to field questions regarding the upcoming Highway Reauthorization Bill and how to submit your ideas/comments.
You can find the link here: Highway Reauthorization Bill Roundtable with Tribal Nations | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams.
Additionally, if you haven’t done so you can find the link to submit your comments here: Federal Register :: Advancing a Surface Transportation Proposal That Focuses on America’s Most Fundamental Infrastructure Needs.
If you attend the roundtable, consider the following questions as conversation starters and feel free to ask any questions and comments you may have.

When is the comment period closing for the re-authorization of the highway Bill?
When do you anticipate the next Highway Bill to become law?
Can I still ask my congressional delegation what I’d like in the Highway Bill?
What is the process after submitting comments?

If you have any questions please contact Milo Booth, Director of Tribal Government Affairs at milo.booth@dot.gov.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Regards,
James A. Crawford
Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs
United States Department of Transportation

Consultation on Comprehensive Review of FCC's NEPA Rules
2025-09-08 00:00 - 2025-09-09 23:59 | Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, NV, United States
Coinciding with the 25th Annual National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Conference, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces an in-person opportunity for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) to consult with Commission staff regarding potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. FCC staff will be available to schedule one-on-one Tribal Consultation meetings at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nev., on September 8-9, 2025.

Location: Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, Nevada 89595
Dates: September 8-9, 2025 (Monday and Tuesday)
Request an In-Person Tribal Consultation: Native@fcc.gov

Tribal consultation is in furtherance of the Commission’s government-to-government relationship as described in the Commission’s 2000 Tribal Policy Statement. To reserve a time for a Tribal Consultation, interested parties may submit a request to the Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) by sending an email to Native@fcc.gov. On-site confirmation at the conference venue will also be available. FCC staff will also be available throughout the conference to answer questions.
Background
The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 25-47) on August 7, 2025, under WTB Docket No. 25-217, to take a fresh look at the Commission’s environmental rules to account for recent amendments to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) under the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA). In addition, in January, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14154 titled “Unleashing American Energy,” which called upon “all agencies [to] prioritize efficiency and certainty over any other objectives” in revising agency regulations implementing NEPA. In light of the changes to the legal landscape and consistent with the objectives of that Executive Order, the FCC seeks comment on how we should revise Commission rules to streamline the environmental review process, promote efficiency, and encourage deployment of infrastructure that results in more competition and technological innovation.
The FCC is also taking this opportunity to seek comment on whether there are parts of our environmental rules that are now unnecessary or outdated and should be deleted. Given the Commission’s environmental rules are entwined with our historic preservation rules, we also seek comment on any impact to our National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) framework and examine what rule changes, if any, might be appropriate.
Earlier this summer, on July 15, 2025, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau’s (CGB) ONAP held an opportunity for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and NHOs to consult with Commission staff regarding NEPA and the Section 106 process of NHPA, which included an overview of the CTIA Petition for Rulemaking (Docket No. RM-12003). Comments received under Docket No. RM-12003 regarding changes proposed in the CTIA Petition will be transferred to Docket No. 25-217.
Ex Parte Requirements
Tribal Nations and NHOs, like other interested parties, should file comments, reply comments, and ex parte presentations in the public record in order to put facts and arguments before the Commission in a manner such that they may be relied upon in the decision-making process. The Commission, however, will exempt ex parte presentations involving elected and appointed leaders, and duly appointed representatives, of federally-recognized Tribal Nations and NHOs from the disclosure requirements in permit-but-disclose proceedings (47 CFR § 1.1206) and the prohibitions on presentations during the Sunshine Agenda period (47 CFR § 1.1203). Specifically, presentations from elected and appointed leaders or duly appointed representatives of federally-recognized Tribal Nations or NHOs to Commission decision makers shall be exempt from disclosure. To be clear, while the Commission recognizes that consultation is critically important, we emphasize that the Commission will rely in its decision-making only on those materials that are placed in the public record for this proceeding.

Facilities Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Information Sessions
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:

The Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA), through the Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM) and the Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual Tribal Informational Sessions to share the outcomes of Tribal Listening Sessions that were held on March 5 and 7, 2024, and Tribal Consultation Sessions that were held on August 27 and 29, 2024, regarding the calculation of Facilities Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding.

During these Information Sessions, DFMC will present the O&M Formula that will be applied to calculate annual O&M funding needs and allocations utilizing data readily available in the Indian Affairs Facility Management System (IA-FMS), currently known as Maximo. This funding formula will be applied in Fiscal Year 2026 and beyond.

Tuesday, September 9, 20251:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ESThttps://www.zoomgov.com/j/1618386775?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 161 838 6775Passcode: [REDACTED]

Thursday, September 11, 202511:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ESThttps://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612569796?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 161 256 9796Passcode: [REDACTED]

We look forward to presenting this important topic and ensuring that you are well prepared for the upcoming changes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact consultation@bia.gov.

House Natural Resources Committee Hearings
2025-09-10 09:00
The House Natural Resources Committee will conduct a legislative hearing on September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The hearing will consider:

H.R. 573, introduced by Rep. Yakym, titled “Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act”

H.R. 4503, introduced by Rep. Johnson of South Dakota, titled the “ePermit Act” and

H.R. 4776, introduced by Rep. Westerman, titled “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act” or the “SPEED Act.”

This hearing will be held online and in person in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building.

FEMA Review Council Virtual Listening Sessions
2025-09-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative,

On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are honored to invite you to participate in 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: September 10, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET

RSVP: Please RSVP to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration.

Date: September 17, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET

RSVP: Please RSVP to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration.

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@dhs.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.

Sincerely, FEMA Review Council

Tribal Consultation: One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, Section 70403, Adoption Tax Credit
2025-09-15 12:00 | Virtual Event
Treasury is hosting an expedited Tribal consultation on implementation of Section 70403, Recognizing Indian Tribal Governments for Purposes of Determining Whether a Child Has Special needs for Purposes of the Adoption Credit, in Public Law 119-21, 139 Stat. 72 (July 4, 2025), commonly known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter, which includes more information and framing questions.
You may register for the expedited consultation here.
Treasury is accepting written comments received by Wednesday, October 10, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) Hearing: ISDEAA Successes and Opportunities at DOI and IHS
2025-09-17 13:30
On September 17, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, SCIA will hold an oversight hearing entitled “Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: Successes and Opportunities at the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service.”

This hearing will be held both online and in person at Dirksen 628.

Tribal Consultation on FY 2027 Budget Priority Development
2025-09-23 13:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
On September 23, 2025, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct consultation on the Department’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request to the President. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leader views inform the development of budget priorities. The Department remains committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility as set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, executive orders, and court decisions. This consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education (OIE) and facilitated by the Tribal Consultation Official for the Department.
Background
As described in the introduction section of this notice, the purpose of this consultation is to receive input from Tribal Leaders on the development of the Department’s budget for FY 2027, which begins on October 1, 2026, and ends on September 30, 2027. The following resources below can be used to help Tribal leaders prepare for the upcoming consultation:

FY 2026 Budget Summary and Background Information
FY 2026 Justifications of Appropriations Estimates to the Congress
The President’s FY 2026 Budget for the United States Government

Further detailed information is available on the Department’s website at: https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-overview/annual-performance-reports/budget/budget-requests/eds-fiscal-year-fy-2026-budget-request (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net). In addition to this overall budget request, the Department also produces detailed budget justifications for Congress to explain the use and importance of the funds requested.
Venue: ZoomGov
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET
Register

Tribal Consultation on Comprehensive Implementation of EOs
2025-09-24 13:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
On September 24, 2025, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct a consultation on Presidential Executive Order(s) related to public education since January 20, 2025. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leaders’ views inform how the Department can comprehensively implement both the President’s orders while upholding federal trust and Treaty obligations. The Department remains committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility as set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, executive orders, and court decisions. This consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education (OIE) and facilitated by the Tribal Consultation Official for the Department.
Background
In general, an Executive Order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. The purpose of this consultation is to receive input from Tribal leaders on helping the Department identify flexibilities where possible under existing law (this includes Treaty obligations) to improve educational outcomes, address specific needs of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, and reduce duplicative functions across government to ensure Tribes are better served.
The following resources below can be used to help Tribal leaders prepare for the upcoming consultation:

EO 14191: Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families (February 3, 2025)
EO 14279: Reforming Accreditation To Strengthen Higher Education (April 28, 2025)
EO 14242: Empowering Parents, States, and Communities (March 20, 2025)
EO 14277: Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth (April 28, 2025)

Additional Executive Orders are available on the National Archives’ Federal Register Executive Order Index website.
Please follow the registration link to participate in the consultation. To maintain online security, each attendee must register individually, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration, an individualized access link for the session will be sent to you with additional information.
Written Comment Period
Written public comments for a topic will only be collected through the TribalConsultation@ed.gov email address. The comment period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on 10/24/2025.
An Indian Tribe may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws, including the Freedom of Information Act, may require disclosure of information designated sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. This consultation is a closed press event.
Consultation Questions
The Department invites Tribal Leaders to provide input on the following questions, please refer to the EO number when providing comments.

How can the Department use its efforts to design, revise, provide waivers for, and otherwise administer Federal funding and support programs for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, to minimize burdens?
What general comments do you have regarding the Department’s implementation of an Executive Order?
What budgetary, statutory, regulatory, or other changes do you recommend for the Department to take steps toward upholding the U.S. Government’s Treaty obligations and Trust responsibilities?
How can the Department best understand unmet Treaty obligations and work to address such obligations with others in the Federal government?
Are there any specific accommodations that the Department should consider when addressing barriers that Tribal Nations face when applying for grants?

Thank you in advance for your input and participation – we look forward to visiting and consulting with Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Native Hawaiian Organizations and their leadership to empower high-quality education for all students.

Listening Session: Tribal Priorities for Future Partnerships with Forest Service
2025-09-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Dl-8XJjzQq6pkoRwHmlcOw

The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service is hosting a virtual Listening Session to hear from Tribes and US Tribal timber industry regarding Tribal priorities, concerns and questions relating to future partnership opportunities with Forest Service. Tribes have managed timber lands and stewarded lands since time immemorial, including the lands that exist on their present-day reservations and adjacent National Forests. Collaboration and partnership with Tribes are an integral component to management of National Forest lands. Tribal foresters bring essential experience and critical knowledge to sustainable forest management within their territories and their traditional homelands, including adjacent National Forest lands.

Intertribal Timber Council will work with Forest Service to provide available updates on implementation of EO14225, partnership opportunities between Tribes and Forest Service, the Explore Act, and any relevant updates relating to implementation of Secretarial Memo 1078-015. The listening session will be an opportunity to discuss Tribal priorities with respect to Forest Service implementation of administration directives, identify questions Tribes may have, and foster communication between Tribes and Forest Service in advance of upcoming UDSA planned consultation sessions.

Tribal leaders, foresters and tribal forestry staff and their partners are encouraged to attend this virtual listening session. This session is intended for Tribes to share their priorities, interests and questions with Forest service to discuss opportunities for cross-jurisdictional partnership (including shared stewardship) addressing workforce capacity, timber industry infrastructure and sustainable forest management. Tribes are encouraged to invite relevant partners to this session.

This dialogue is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9:30-11am Pacific/ 10:30am-12pm Mountain / 11:30am-1pm Central / 12:30-2pm Eastern.

If you are interested in the topics, or have additional questions, please email lucero@udall.gov.

EDA Tribal Consultation
2025-09-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leaders, The Economic Development Administration (EDA) will host a Tribal Consultation on September 25, 2025. In hosting this Tribal Consultation, EDA aims to advance federal trust responsibilities and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations, as well its responsibilities pursuant to EDA’s reauthorization in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 20241 and Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (November 6, 2000).

Purpose of Consultation

EDA works with Tribal Nations to help advance their visions for economic opportunity. As required by EDA’s reauthorizing statute, EDA is seeking input regarding the development of an EDA Tribal Economic Development Strategy (“Strategic Plan”).2 The Strategic Plan will define priorities and serve as a shared roadmap for tackling critical areas of improvement and strengthening EDA’s stewardship of public funds.

Additionally, EDA seeks to engage Tribal Nations and communities to better understand and access programs that support economic development in Tribal communities by connecting with Indian Tribes, Tribal leaders, Tribal businesses, and citizens in Tribal communities.

Information on Consultation

EDA hopes to consult with Tribal Leaders or their direct proxies. Other members of Tribal organizations are welcome to view and listen to the presentations in a non-participatory role.The consultation will be held via Teams on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Please use this link to join the video call: Join the meeting now

You may also dial in to the meeting by phone by calling: +1 253-292-3452This will be conducted via a virtual platform through which participants may provide live written comments.Participation via written channels and the platform’s chat capabilities is highly encouraged.EDA has also established an email address and phone number for participants to provide additional feedback. Some questions received will be addressed specifically during the live event. All questions and comments will be reviewed and considered.

Please send written questions and comments via email to: EDAconsultations@eda.gov

These platforms will be available until October 25, 2025.Your comments will inform EDA’s development and implementation of EDA’s Tribal EconomicDevelopment Strategic Plan. This Tribal consultation is not for press purposes.

Read the Dear Tribal Leader Letter

FCC Virtual Tribal Consultations
2025-10-07 13:00 | Virtual Event
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission.

Online registration is now available for the Commission’s two virtual, national Tribal Consultation opportunities on a comprehensive review of the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. The multi-month tribal consultation effort was announced on September 5, 2025, in Public Notice (DA 25-821) and shared in a Dear Tribal Leader Letter and Framing Paper.

Register to join us virtually for one or both opportunities on:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here

These upcoming Tribal consultation opportunities are offered by the Office of Native Affairs and Policy of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations to substantively engage on the topic. Alaska Native Corporations may also request consultation meetings with FCC staff.

Each virtual consultation will include an overview of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 25-47) adopted by the FCC on August 7, 2025, under WTB Docket No. 25-217.

Comments were due September 18, 2025, and Reply Comments are due October 3, 2025. Comments and meetings are also permitted at any time after the reply comment deadline (subject to the FCC’s ex parte rules for presentations on the merits or outcome of the rulemaking).

For more information about our in-person schedule, additional background, and ex parte requirements, please see Public Notice (DA 25-821) or send an email message to Native@fcc.gov.

Bambi Kraus, ChiefOffice of Native Affairs and Policy

Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan
2025-10-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 | Virtual Event
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.

USDA SNAP Tribal Consultation
2025-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
On behalf of Secretary Brooke Rollins, you are cordially invited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in a Tribal consultation to receive information and provide feedback on one policy and three proposed rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), administered at the Federal level by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). This consultation will be held October 22, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm EDT. The consultation will be held virtually. Patrick Penn, Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS), will be the USDA consulting official.
