The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will consider the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland as U.S. Department of the Interior secretary during a hearing scheduled for Feb. 23.

The news came Tuesday, nearly a month after President Joe Biden was sworn in — and nearly two months since her selection.

If confirmed by the Senate, the New Mexico Democrat would be the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary."

Aliyah Chavez reports for Indian Country Today February 16, 2021. [2]