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Panel backs tribal co‑management bill while agencies flag technical issues
Summary
Hearing testimony supported HR 3444 to expand tribal co‑management and self‑determination in forestry, with tribal witnesses urging protection of sovereignty and the Forest Service supporting the concept while seeking clarification on statutory mechanics.
The subcommittee considered HR 3444, the Tribal Self‑Determination and Co‑Management in Forestry Act, a bill intended to expand authorities for tribes to enter co‑management agreements with federal land agencies and to build on consultation practices.
Representative Jared Huffman, sponsor and ranking member of the full committee, described the bill as providing "new tools for true partnerships between tribal nations and federal agencies" and said it moves federal practice "beyond consultation, towards shared governance." He said the bill would give the Forest…
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