SPIRIT ROCK CONSULTING
Lobbying for PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO MISSION INDIANS · Federally recognized tribal government
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AURENE MARTINPreviously held: Acting Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs, Department of Interior Senior Counsel, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
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JENNIFER HEIDE VAN DER New on this filingPreviously held: Chief of Staff, Department of Interior Senior Counselor to the Secretary, Department of Interior Chief of Staff, House of Representatives
General lobbying efforts: monitoring gaming legislation and related regulatory developments. Monitor and advocate for tribal position regarding the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Monitor and advocate for tribal interests as the pertain to the confirmation of the chairman of the CFTC.
General tribal representation, monitoring developments in Federal Indian law and policy. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe and to amend water settlement provisions.
General lobbying efforts include: continuing to monitor federal tax legislation and its potential impact on Tribal governments.
General tribal representation related to natural resources, including House Natural Resources Committee and Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) actions that may affect Tribal lands and sovereignty. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe. Advocate for legislation to amend water settlement act.
Monitoring policy developments at the Department of Health and Human Services and Indian Health Services related to Tribal health programs and facility operations, including any discussions on issues affecting Tribal efforts to expand local treatment services.