,,ii #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #chc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #e1 #bjae,mr4 ,crapo 7for himself and ,mr4 ,risch7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to provide for ,indian trust asset management reform1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,indian ,trust ,asset ,reform ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,recognition of trust responsibility ,sec4 #aja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,reaffirmation of policy4 ,,title ,,ii--,indian trust asset management demonstration project ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,establishment of demonstration project2 selection of participating ,indian tribes4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,indian trust asset management plan4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,effect of title4 ,,title ,,iii--,restructuring the ,office of the ,special ,trustee ,sec4 #cja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,under ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,office of ,special ,trustee for ,american ,indians4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,appraisals and valuations4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,cost savings4 ,i ,recognition of trust responsibility #aja4 ,findings ,congress1 after careful review of the historical and special legal relationship of the ,united ,states with1 and resulting responsibilities to1 ,indians1 finds that-- 7#a7 the relationship of ,indian tribes to the ,united ,states is founded in part on the settled doctrine of the law of nations that when a stronger sovereign assumes authority over a weaker sovereign1 the stronger nation assumes a duty of protection for the weaker nation1 which does not surrender the right to self-government2 7#b7 the fiduciary responsibilities of the ,united ,states to ,indians also are founded in part on specific commitments made through written treaties and agreements securing peace1 in exchange for which ,indians have surrendered claims to vast tracts of land1 which provided legal consideration for permanent1 ongoing performance of ,federal trust duties2 and 7#c7 the foregoing historic ,federal-tribal relations and understandings have benefitted the people of the ,united ,states as a whole for centuries and established enduring and enforceable ,federal obligations to which the national honor has been committed4 #ajb4 ,reaffirmation of policy ,pursuant to the constitutionally vested authority of ,congress over ,indian affairs1 ,congress reaffirms that the fiduciary responsibilities of the ,united ,states to ,indian tribes include a duty to promote tribal self-determination regarding governmental authority and economic development4 ,,ii ,indian trust asset management demonstration project #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,indian ,trust ,asset ,management ,demonstration ,project ,act of #bjae4 #bjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe means an ,indian tribe that-- 7,a7 is federally recognized2 and 7,b7 submits an application under section #bjc7;c74 7#b7 ,project ,the term ,project means the ,indian trust asset management demonstration project established under section #bjc7;a74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #bjc4 ,establishment of demonstration project2 selection of participating ,indian tribes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and carry out an ,indian trust asset management demonstration project1 in accordance with this title4 7b7 ,selection of participating ,indian tribes 7#a7 ,in general ,an ,indian tribe shall be eligible to participate in the ,project if-- 7,a7 the ,indian tribe submits to the ,secretary an application under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary approves the application of the ,indian tribe4 7#b7 ,notice 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide a written notice to each ,indian tribe approved to participate in the ,project4 7,b7 ,contents ,a notice under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a statement that the application of the ,indian tribe has been approved by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 a requirement that the ,indian tribe shall submit to the ,secretary a proposed ,indian trust asset management plan in accordance with section #bjd4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to participate in the ,project1 an ,indian tribe shall submit to the ,secretary a written application in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall consider an application under this subsection only if the application-- 7,a7 includes a copy of a resolution or other appropriate action by the governing body of the ,indian tribe1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in support of or authorizing the application2 7,b7 is received by the ,secretary after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,c7 states that the ,indian tribe is requesting to participate in the ,project4 7d7 ,duration ,the ,project-- 7#a7 shall remain in effect for a period of #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act2 but 7#b7 may be extended at the discretion of the ,secretary4 #bjd4 ,indian trust asset management plan 7a7 ,proposed plan 7#a7 ,submission ,after the date on which an ,indian tribe receives a notice from the ,secretary under section #bjc7;b77#b71 the ,indian tribe shall submit to the ,secretary a proposed ,indian trust asset management plan in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,contents ,a proposed ,indian trust asset management plan shall include provisions that-- 7,a7 identify the trust assets that will be subject to the plan2 7,b7 establish trust asset management objectives and priorities for ,indian trust assets that are located within the reservation1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction1 of the ,indian tribe2 7,c7 allocate trust asset management funding that is available for the ,indian trust assets subject to the plan in order to meet the trust asset management objectives and priorities2 7,d7 if the ,indian tribe has contracted or compacted functions or activities under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq47 relating to the management of trust assets-- 7i7 identify the functions or activities that are being performed by the ,indian tribe under the contracts or compacts2 and 7ii7 describe the practices and procedures that the ,indian tribe will follow2 7,e7 establish procedures for nonbinding mediation or resolution of any dispute between the ,indian tribe and the ,united ,states relating to the trust asset management plan2 7,f7 include a process for the ,indian tribe and the ,federal agencies affected by the trust asset management plan to conduct evaluations to ensure that trust assets are being managed in accordance with the plan2 and 7,g7 identify any ,federal regulations that will be superseded by the plan4 7#c7 ,technical assistance and information ,on receipt of a written request from an ,indian tribe1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,indian tribe any technical assistance and information1 including budgetary information1 that the ,indian tribe determines to be necessary for preparation of a proposed plan4 7b7 ,approval and disapproval of proposed plans 7#a7 ,approval 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which an ,indian tribe submits a proposed ,indian trust asset management plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the proposed plan4 7,b7 ,requirements for disapproval ,the ,secretary shall approve a proposed plan unless the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the proposed plan fails to address a requirement under subsection 7a77#b72 7ii7 the proposed plan includes #a or more provisions that are inconsistent with subsection 7c72 or 7iii7 the cost of implementing the proposed plan exceeds the amount of funding available for the management of trust assets that would be subject to the proposed plan4 7#b7 ,action on disapproval 7,a7 ,notice ,if the ,secretary disapproves a proposed plan under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,indian tribe a written notice of the disapproval1 including any reason why the proposed plan was disapproved4 7,b7 ,action by tribes ,if a proposed plan is disapproved under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,indian tribe may resubmit an amended proposed plan by not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,indian tribe receives the notice under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,failure to approve or disapprove ,if the ,secretary fails to approve or disapprove a proposed plan in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 the plan shall be considered to be approved4 7#d7 ,judicial review ,an ,indian tribe may seek judicial review of a determination of the ,secretary under this subsection in accordance with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e1 and chapter #g1 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,administrative ,procedure ,act71 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary disapproves the proposed plan of the ,indian tribe under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the ,indian tribe has exhausted all other administrative remedies available to the ,indian tribe4 7c7 ,applicable laws2 standards2 trust responsibility 7#a7 ,applicable provisions ,except as provided in subsection 7e71 an ,indian trust asset management plan1 and any activity carried out under the plan1 shall not be approved unless the proposed plan is consistent with all treaties1 statutes1 ,executive orders1 and court decisions that are applicable to the trust assets1 or the management of the trust assets1 identified in the plan4 7#b7 ,standards ,subject to the treaties1 statutes1 ,executive orders1 and court decisions referred to in paragraph 7#a71 an ,indian trust asset management plan shall not be approved unless the ,secretary determines that the plan will-- 7,a7 conform1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to the preferred use of each applicable trust asset by the beneficial owner1 unless the use is inconsistent with a provision referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 protect any applicable treaty-based fishing1 hunting and gathering1 and similar rights relating to the use1 access1 or enjoyment of a trust asset4 7d7 ,termination of plan 7#a7 ,in general ,an ,indian tribe may terminate an ,indian trust asset management plan on any date after the date on which a proposed ,indian trust asset management plan is approved by providing to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 a notice of the intent of the ,indian tribe to terminate the plan2 and 7,b7 a resolution of the governing body of the ,indian tribe authorizing the termination of the plan4 7#b7 ,effective date ,a termination of an ,indian trust asset management plan under paragraph 7#a7 takes effect on ,october #a of the first fiscal year following the date on which a notice is provided to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7e7 ,approval of certain agreements by ,indian tribe 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,forest land management activity ,the term forest land management activity means any activity described in section #cjd7d7 of the ,national ,indian ,forest ,resources ,management ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7d774 7,b7 ,interested party ,the term interested party means an ,indian or non-,indian individual1 entity1 or government the interests of which could be adversely affected by a tribal trust land leasing decision made by an applicable ,indian tribe4 7,c7 ,surface leasing transaction ,the term surface leasing transaction means a residential1 business1 agricultural1 or wind or solar resource lease of land the title to which is held-- 7i7 in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of an ,indian tribe2 or 7ii7 in fee by an ,indian tribe1 subject to restrictions against alienation under ,federal law4 7#b7 ,approval by ,secretary ,notwithstanding subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary may approve an ,indian trust asset management plan that includes a provision authorizing the ,indian tribe to enter into1 approve1 and carry out a surface leasing transaction or forest land management activity without approval of the ,secretary1 regardless of whether the surface leasing transaction or forest land management activity would require such an approval under otherwise applicable law 7including regulations71 if-- 7,a7 the resolution or other action of the governing body of the ,indian tribe referred to in section #bjc7;c77#b77;,a7 expressly authorizes the inclusion of the provision in the ,indian trust asset management plan2 and 7,b7 the ,indian tribe has adopted regulations expressly incorporated by reference into the ,indian trust asset management plan that-- 7i7 with respect to a surface leasing transaction-- 7,i7 have been approved by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7h77#d7 of the first section of the ,act of ,august #i1 #aiee 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dae7;h77#d772 or 7,,ii7 have not yet been approved by the ,secretary in accordance with subclause 7,i71 but that the ,secretary determines at or prior to the time of approval under this paragraph meet the requirements of subsection 7h77#c7 of the first section of that ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dae7;h77#c772 or 7ii7 with respect to forest land management activities1 the ,secretary determines-- 7,i7 are consistent with the regulations of the ,secretary adopted under the ,national ,indian ,forest ,resources ,management ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 and 7,,ii7 provide for an environmental review process that includes-- 7aa7 the identification and evaluation of any significant effects of the proposed action on the environment2 and 7bb7 a process for ensuring that-- 7,,aa7 the public is informed of1 and has a reasonable opportunity to comment on1 any significant environmental impacts of the proposed timber resource transaction identified by the ,indian tribe2 and 7,,bb7 the ,indian tribe provides responses to relevant and substantive public comments on any such impacts before the ,indian tribe approves the timber resource transaction4 7#c7 ,types of transactions 7,a7 ,in general ,at the discretion of the ,indian tribe1 an ,indian trust asset management plan may authorize the ,indian tribe to carry out a surface leasing transaction1 a forest land management activity1 or both4 7,b7 ,selection of specific transactions and activities ,at the discretion of the ,indian tribe1 the ,indian tribe may include in the integrated resource management plan any #a or more of the transactions and activities authorized to be included in the plan under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,technical assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance1 on request of an ,indian tribe1 for development of a regulatory environmental review process required under paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii77,,ii74 7,b7 ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act ,the technical assistance to be provided by the ,secretary pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may be made available through contracts1 grants1 or agreements entered into in accordance with1 and made available to entities eligible for1 contracts1 grants1 or agreements under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq474 7#e7 ,federal environmental review ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 if an ,indian tribe carries out a project or activity funded by a ,federal agency1 the ,indian tribe shall have the authority to rely on the environmental review process of the applicable ,federal agency1 rather than any tribal environmental review process under this subsection4 7#f7 ,documentation ,if an ,indian tribe executes a surface leasing transaction or timber resource transaction pursuant to tribal regulations under paragraph 7#b71 the ,indian tribe shall provide to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 a copy of the surface leasing transaction or timber resource transaction documents1 including any amendments to1 or renewals of1 the applicable transaction2 and 7,b7 in the case of tribal regulations1 a surface leasing transaction1 or forest land management activities that allow payments to be made directly to the ,indian tribe1 documentation of the payments that is sufficient to enable the ,secretary to discharge the trust responsibility of the ,united ,states under paragraph 7#g74 7#g7 ,trust responsibility 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for losses sustained by any party to a lease executed pursuant to tribal regulations under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,authority of ,secretary ,pursuant to the authority of the ,secretary to fulfill the trust obligation of the ,united ,states to ,indian tribes under ,federal law 7including regulations71 the ,secretary may1 on reasonable notice from the applicable ,indian tribe and at the discretion of the ,secretary1 enforce the provisions of1 or cancel1 any lease executed by the ,indian tribe under paragraph 7#b74 7#h7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,in general ,an interested party1 after exhausting any applicable tribal remedies1 may submit to the ,secretary a petition1 at such time and in such form as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 to review the compliance of an applicable ,indian tribe with any tribal regulations approved by the ,secretary under this subsection4 7,b7 ,violations ,if the ,secretary determines under subparagraph 7,a7 that a violation of tribal regulations has occurred1 the ,secretary may take any action the ,secretary determines to be necessary to remedy the violation1 including rescinding the approval of the tribal regulations and reassuming responsibility for the approval of leases of tribal trust land4 7,c7 ,documentation ,if the ,secretary determines under subparagraph 7,a7 that a violation of tribal regulations has occurred and a remedy is necessary1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 make a written determination with respect to the regulations that have been violated2 7ii7 provide to the applicable ,indian tribe a written notice of the alleged violation1 together with the written determination2 and 7iii7 prior to the exercise of any remedy1 the rescission of the approval of the regulation involved1 or the reassumption of the trust asset transaction approval responsibilities1 provide to the applicable ,indian tribe-- 7,i7 a hearing on the record2 and 7,,ii7 a reasonable opportunity to cure the alleged violation4 #bje4 ,effect of title 7a7 ,liability ,subject to subsection 7b71 nothing in this title or a trust asset management plan approved under section #bjd shall independently diminish1 increase1 create1 or otherwise affect the liability of the ,united ,states or an ,indian tribe participating in the ,project for any loss resulting from the management of an ,indian trust asset under an ,indian trust asset management plan4 7b7 ,deviation from standard practices ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable to any party 7including any ,indian tribe7 for any term of1 or any loss resulting from the terms of1 an ,indian trust asset management plan that provides for management of a trust asset at a less-stringent standard than the ,secretary would otherwise require or adhere to in absence of an ,indian trust asset management plan4 7c7 ,effect on other laws ,except with respect to any regulation superseded by a trust asset management plan approved under section #bjd7;b71 or any tribal regulation included or incorporated by reference in such a plan under section #bjd7;e71 nothing in this title amends or otherwise affects the application of any treaty1 statute1 regulation1 ,executive order1 or court decision that is applicable to ,indian trust assets or the management or administration of ,indian trust assets4 7d7 ,trust responsibility ,nothing in this title enhances1 diminishes1 or otherwise affects the trust responsibility of the ,united ,states to ,indian tribes or individual ,indians4 ,,iii ,restructuring the ,office of the ,special ,trustee #cja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to ensure a more efficient and accountable administration of duties of the ,secretary of the ,interior with respect to providing services and programs to ,indians and ,indian tribes1 including the management of ,indian trust resources4 #cjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,,bia ,the term ,,bia means the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#d7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the individual appointed to the position of ,under ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs established under section #cjc7;a74 #cjc4 ,under ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs 7a7 ,establishment of position ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may establish in the ,department the position of ,under ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs1 who shall report directly to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,appointment 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,under ,secretary shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,exception ,the individual serving as the ,assistant ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs on the date of enactment of this ,act may assume the position of ,under ,secretary without appointment under paragraph 7#a71 if-- 7,a7 that individual was appointed as ,assistant ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary approves the assumption4 7c7 ,duties ,in addition to any other duties directed by the ,secretary1 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the ,special ,trustee for ,american ,indians to ensure an orderly transition of the functions of the ,special ,trustee to the ,,bia1 or to any other agency or bureau within the ,department2 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 supervise and coordinate activities and policies of the ,,bia with activities and policies of-- 7,a7 the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 7,b7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7,c7 the ,office of ,natural ,resources ,revenue2 7,d7 the ,national ,park ,service2 and 7,e7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7#c7 provide for regular consultation with ,indians and ,indian tribes that own interests in trust resources and trust fund accounts4 7d7 ,personnel provisions 7#a7 ,appointments ,the ,under ,secretary may appoint and fix the compensation of such officers and employees as the ,under ,secretary determines to be necessary to carry out any function transferred under this section4 7#b7 ,requirements ,except as otherwise provided by law-- 7,a7 any officer or employee described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be appointed in accordance with the civil service laws2 7,b7 the compensation of such an officer or employee shall be fixed in accordance with title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 in appointing or otherwise hiring any employee1 the ,under ,secretary shall give preference to ,indians in accordance with section #ab of the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb74 #cjd4 ,office of ,special ,trustee for ,american ,indians 7a7 ,report to ,congress ,notwithstanding sections #cjb and #cjc of the ,american ,indian ,trust ,fund ,management ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #djdb1 #djdc71 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and1 after consultation with ,indian tribes and appropriate ,indian organizations1 submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 an identification of all functions1 other than the collection1 management1 and investment of ,indian trust funds1 that the ,office of the ,special ,trustee performs independently or in concert with the ,,bia or other ,federal agencies1 specifically those functions that affect or relate to management of nonmonetary trust resources2 7#b7 a description of any functions of the ,office of the ,special ,trustee that will be transitioned to the ,,bia or other bureaus or agencies within the ,department1 together with the timeframes for those transfers2 and 7#c7 a transition plan and timetable for the termination of the ,office of the ,special ,trustee1 to occur not later than #b years after the date of submission of the report4 7b7 ,fiduciary trust officers ,subject to applicable law and regulations1 the ,secretary1 at the request of an ,indian tribe or consortia of ,indian tribes1 shall include fiduciary trust officers in a contract1 compact1 or cooperative agreement under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq474 #cje4 ,appraisals and valuations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,indian tribes and tribal organizations1 shall ensure that appraisals and valuations of ,indian trust property are administered by a single bureau1 agency1 or other administrative entity within the ,department4 7b7 ,minimum qualifications ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and publish in the ,federal ,register minimum qualifications for individuals to prepare appraisals and valuations of ,indian trust property4 7c7 ,secretarial approval ,in any case in which an ,indian tribe or ,indian beneficiary submits to the ,secretary an appraisal or valuation that satisfies the minimum qualifications described in subsection 7b71 and that submission acknowledges the intent of the ,indian tribe or beneficiary to have the appraisal or valuation considered under this section1 the appraisal or valuation-- 7#a7 shall not require any additional review or approval by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 shall be considered to be final for purposes of effectuating the transaction for which the appraisal or valuation is required4 #cjf4 ,cost savings 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 for any program1 function1 service1 or activity 7or any portion of a program1 function1 service1 or activity7 of the ,office of the ,special ,trustee that will not be operated or carried out as a result of a transfer of functions and personnel under this title1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify the amounts that the ,secretary would otherwise have expended to operate or carry out each program1 function1 service1 and activity 7or portion of a program1 function1 service1 or activity72 and 7#b7 provide to the tribal representatives of the ,tribal_/,interior ,budget ,council or the representative of any other appropriate entity that advises the ,secretary on ,indian program budget or funding issues a list that describes-- 7,a7 the programs1 functions1 services1 and activities 7or any portion of a program1 function1 service1 or activity7 identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the amounts associated with each program1 function1 service1 and activity 7or portion of a program1 function1 service1 or activity74 7b7 ,tribal recommendations ,not later than #ij days after the date of receipt of a list under subsection 7a77#b71 the tribal representatives of the ,tribal_/,interior ,budget ,council and the representatives of any other appropriate entities that advise the ,secretary on ,indian program budget or funding issues may provide recommendations regarding how any amounts or cost savings should be reallocated1 incorporated into future budget requests1 or appropriated to-- 7#a7 the ,secretary2 7#b7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#f7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4