Federal Update: Native American Fish and Wildlife Act To Be Heard

NATIVE AMERICAN FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ACT TO BE HEARD

The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will conduct a hearing on the Native American Fish and Wildlife Management Act (S 2301) on Thursday, April 29. This legislation, which is a work in progress, offers important potential support for tribal natural resource management programs. Copies of the draft bill have been distributed to all tribes. The time and place of the hearing is yet to be announced, although the specific location will likely be the SCIA