Issue Position: Tribes

Issue Position

Issue Position: Tribes

"Washington state is home to 29 federally recognized tribes, each with its own history and culture. I'm proud to be a voice in the United States Senate for tribal governments and tribal people. This country has a responsibility to live up to the promises it made in return for the land and resources all of us enjoy today."

- Senator Patty Murray

Since coming to the Senate in 1992, Senator Murray has fought to:

* uphold the federal government's trust responsibility and treaty obligations;
* safeguard the sovereignty of tribal governments and the government-to-government relationship with the United States;
* increase funding for treaty-guaranteed services, such as education and health care;
* ensure tribes have equal access to federal grant programs and other services;
* promote economic development in tribal communities

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