SPIRIT ROCK CONSULTING
Lobbying for YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION · Indian 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 Tribal representation: tracking legislation impacting agriculture, environmental protection, and Tribal sovereignty.
Monitoring federal and state legislative and regulatory developments affecting Tribal gaming interests, including proposed changes to gaming policy and oversight frameworks. Oppose decision to approve off-reservation gaming facility in Vallejo, CA. Tracking relevant bills and key nominations that could influence federal gaming policy, such as appointments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Monitor federal tax legislation that impacts Tribal governments, including tax policies affecting Tribal revenues. Including monitoring tax legislation that advocate for provisions supporting parity for Tribal governments.