House hearing spotlights bill to let tribes use USPAP appraisals in lieu of slow federal reviews Witnesses at a House subcommittee hearing urged passage of the STREAMLINE Act (HR 56 96) to let tribes with compacted realty programs submit Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)‑compliant appraisals that the Department of the Interior would accept, aiming to reduce delays that stall housing, leasing and restoration projects.

A groundbreaking bill aims to empower tribes by allowing them to conduct their own appraisals, potentially accelerating crucial land acquisitions and economic development.

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Tribal leaders tell House subcommittee making ITARA permanent would improve wildfire response and forest restoration Witnesses from Cow Creek and other tribes told the House subcommittee that making the Indian Trust Asset Reform Amendment Act (ITARA) permanent via HR 55 15 would let tribes implement multiyear forest plans more quickly, reduce wildfire damage and speed environmental restoration.

Tribal leaders are pushing for the permanent authorization of ITARA, claiming it could revolutionize wildfire management and forest restoration efforts before time runs out!

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The Commissioners on their annual planning retreat, this year based out of #hopebc and in Manning Park.

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Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe urges HHS for better consultation and tribal representation Vice Chair Lonnie Greninger calls for tribal consultation in federal program implementation.

Vice Chair Lonnie Greninger of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe demands urgent reform in federal health services for Native Americans, highlighting the critical need for tribal voices in decision-making.

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