The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approves Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri to serve as the next Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission

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Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), praised the Committee's approval of nominee Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri, of Arizona, to serve as the next Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). His nomination will now go before the full Senate for confirmation.

"I'm delighted the Committee quickly approved Mr. Chaudhuri's nomination," said Chairman Barrasso. "I have met personally with Mr. Chaudhuri. I am confident that he will ensure the principles of integrity and accountability are carried out by the Commission during his time as Chairman. I hope to see his nomination passed by the full Senate soon."

Mr. Chaudhuri is the current Acting Chairman and Vice Chairman of the NIGC. The NIGC consists of the Chairman who, along with two other Commissioners, is responsible for regulating the more than 450 Indian gaming facilities, associated with nearly 242 tribes, across 28 states. If Mr. Chaudhuri is confirmed by the full Senate he will serve a three year term as Chairman of the NIGC.

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