America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership Reauthorization Act

Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public of an addition to a previously announced hearing before the Subcommittee on National Parks. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. in room SD 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

In addition to the other measures previously announced, the Committee will also consider:

S. 2131, a bill to reauthorize the Rivers of Steel National

Heritage Area, the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area,

and the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor; and

S. 2133, a bill to reauthorize the America's Agricultural

Heritage Partnership in the State of Iowa.

Because of the limited time available for the hearing, witnesses may testify by invitation only. However, those wishing to submit written testimony for the hearing record should send it to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, 304 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 6150, or by email to [email protected].

For further information, please contact David Brooks (202) 224 9863 or Jake McCook (202) 224 9313.

commitee on indian affairs

Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``Indian Water Rights: Promoting the Negotiation and Implementation of Water Settlements in Indian Country.''

Those wishing additional information may contact the Indian Affairs Committee at (202) 224 2251.