Staffers from the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary address the National Congress of American Indianson February 14, 2022.

The staffers discuss various provisions of a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. The measure, which has bipartisan support, recognizes tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit crimes against women and children.

Jennifer Romero
Majority Staff Director & Chief Counsel
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

Amber Ebarb
Minority Deputy Staff Director
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

Jessica Jensen
Chief Counsel
Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Stephanie Trifone
Deputy General Counsel
Senate Committee on the Judiciary

The panel took place during NCAI’s executive council winter session, held virtually due to COVID-19.

National Congress of American Indians hosts winter meeting (February 14, 2022)