Shivwits Band of Paiutes Acting Chairwoman Silvas Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Hope Silvas, acting chairwoman of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country":
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Chairman Hurd and distinguished Members of the House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, my name is Hope Silvas, and I have the honor to serve as A . . .
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Chairman Hurd and distinguished Members of the House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, my name is Hope Silvas, and I have the honor to serve as A . . .