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March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Rear Admiral Micheal Weahkee, Principal Duty Director of Indian Health Service, and Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control - Gianforte Demands Immediate Release of Congressionally Approved COVID-19 Aid to Indian Country Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Rep. Horn Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Importance of Native American Census Participation Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Ruiz Introduces Agua Caliente Chairman Grubbe as House Committee Hears Ruiz Tribal Bills Rep. Raul Ruiz
Jan. 30, 2020 Brownley Visits Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to Discuss Native Veterans Health Care Rep. Julia Brownley
Jan. 29, 2020 Dr. Ruiz Helps Secure Housing Funding for Torres Martinez Tribe Rep. Raul Ruiz
Jan. 22, 2020 Dr. Ruiz's Statement Supporting Indian Child Welfare Act Rep. Raul Ruiz
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Bipartisan E&C Committee Leaders Request GAO Review of Indian Health Service Infrastructure Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 Rep. Norma Torres
Oct. 30, 2019 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the Veterans' Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Takano, Hearing on Native Veterans' Access To Healthcare Rep. Mark Takano
Oct. 29, 2019 Rep. Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Uphold Trust Responsibility to Native American Veterans Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Recognizing George Forman Rep. Raul Ruiz
Oct. 22, 2019 Chu Looks to Improve Management of SBA's Native 8(a) Contracting Program Rep. Judy Chu, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Recognizing George Forma Rep. Raul Ruiz
Oct. 11, 2019 Torres Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing "Indigenous Peoples' Day" Rep. Norma Torres, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Dr. Ruiz Introduces Bi-Partisan Legislation for Infrastructure Improvements at Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Rep. Raul Ruiz
Oct. 1, 2019 GAO report finds ACA significantly improved health coverage and expanded access to care for American Indians and Alaska Natives since passage of ACA Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Dr. Ruiz and Chairman Pallone Introduce Legislation to Address Native American Health Disparities Rep. Raul Ruiz
Aug. 2, 2019 Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
July 18, 2019 Rep. Gwen Moore Introduces Bipartisan ADVANCE Act Supporting Native American Communities Rep. Norma Torres, ...
July 17, 2019 Rep. Heck introduces bipartisan ADVANCE act supporting Native American communities Rep. Norma Torres, ...
May 14, 2019 Torres, Newhouse, Haaland Introduce Improved, Bipartisan Savanna's Act Rep. Norma Torres, ...
March 28, 2019 Haaland Leads Bill to Break Cycles of Poverty in Indian Country Through Smart Economic Development Rep. Norma Torres, ...
March 27, 2019 Torres, Haaland Introduce Bill to Enhance Self-Reliance, Fight Poverty in Indian Country Rep. Norma Torres
March 12, 2019 Udall, Luján, NM Delegation Introduce Bicameral Native American Voting Rights Act Rep. Norma Torres, ...
March 7, 2019 Letter to Rear Admiral Michael D. Weahkee, Acting Director of the Indian Health Service with the Department of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request Briefing on Systemic Failures at Indian Health Service Hospitals Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Stigler Act Amendments of 2018 Rep. Tom McClintock
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to Mary Mazanec, Director of the Congressional Research Service - Reps. Gallego and LaMalfa Lead Bipartisan Call for Appointment of a Native American Affairs Expert at the Congressional Research Service Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 House Administration Committee Democrats Statement on Brakebill v. Jaeger Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 30 years ago, I passed the Pelosi amendment which prohibited the US directors of multilateral development banks to approve loans, unless there was an environmental assessment made -- and made known to the indigenous people locally, as well as internationally." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 23, 2018 Amending the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 Rep. Tom McClintock
July 19, 2018 Sovereignty of Tribes in Our Nation Rep. Raul Ruiz
May 8, 2018 Torres, Cole Bipartisan Bill to Ignite Economic Development Throughout Indian Country Clears Key Committee, Heads to House Floor for a Vote Rep. Norma Torres, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - O'Halleran Leads Bipartisan Letter Against Medicaid Work Requirements on Tribal Communities Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
April 19, 2018 Rep. Huffman Slams Trump Admin's Rush to Accelerate Drilling Preparations in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rep. Jared Huffman
April 16, 2018 Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act Rep. Tom McClintock
Feb. 27, 2018 Ashlynee Mike Amber Alert in Indian Country Act Rep. Norma Torres
Nov. 29, 2017 Torres and Cole Introduce Savanna's Act to Protect Native American Women and Girls Rep. Norma Torres
Nov. 1, 2017 Pelosi Statement on National Native American Heritage Month Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 8, 2017 Ranking Member Pallone, Dr. Ruiz Introduce Bills to Reduce Tribal Health Disparities Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
Sept. 8, 2017 Ranking Member Pallone, Dr. Ruiz Introduce Bills to Reduce Tribal Health Disparities Rep. Raul Ruiz
May 25, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congress' Authority over National Monuments and Federally Protected Sites Rep. Judy Chu, ...
May 24, 2017 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, Hearing on Indian Health Service FY 2018 Budget Rep. Ken Calvert
May 18, 2017 Walden & Pallone Announce Bipartisan Task Force to Examine Indian Health Service Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
May 17, 2017 Reps. Torres and Young Introduce Bill to Renew Special Diabetes Programs for Indians (SDPI) Rep. Norma Torres, ...
May 16, 2017 Hearing of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, Hearing on American Indian and Alaska Native Programs FY 2018 Budget Rep. Ken Calvert
Feb. 22, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Greg Walden and the Hon. Michael Burgess - Request for Hearing on Indian Health Service Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
Feb. 16, 2017 Increasing Pressure on Trump, Dems Hail National Congress of American Indians Resolution Predicating Border Wall on Tribal Consent Rep. Norma Torres, ...
Feb. 9, 2017 Torres and Cole Introduce Bill Exempting Indian Health Service from Hiring Freeze Rep. Norma Torres
Feb. 9, 2017 Letter to President Donald Trump - Stand up for Tribal Sovereignty and Treaty Rights Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Feb. 7, 2017 Letter to the President - Blast Dakota Access Pipeline Decision, Stand up for Tribal Sovereignty and Treaty Rights Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Jan. 24, 2017 Torres Named to Foreign Affairs and Natural Resources Subcommittees Rep. Norma Torres
Dec. 5, 2016 Ruiz Celebrates Win for Standing Rock Sioux, Tribal Sovereignty Rep. Raul Ruiz
Dec. 4, 2016 Rep. Huffman Applauds the Obama Administration's Move to Deny Easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline Rep. Jared Huffman
Nov. 28, 2016 Reps. Huffman, Grijalva Demand Accountability for Brutal Law Enforcement Tactics at DAPL Rep. Jared Huffman
Nov. 28, 2016 Letter to President Barack Obama - Demanding Accountability for Brutal Law Enforcement Tactics at DAPL Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Sept. 23, 2016 Rep. Huffman Backs Dam Removal Plan Submitted to Federal Government Rep. Jared Huffman
Sept. 22, 2016 San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act Amendment Rep. Jared Huffman
Sept. 22, 2016 Rep. Calvert's Pechanga Water Rights Settlement Act Passed by Natural Resources Committee Rep. Ken Calvert
Sept. 21, 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline Advocacy Rep. Raul Ruiz
Sept. 13, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Rob Bishop, Chairman of the House Natural Resources and the Honorable Don Young, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs - Request Hearing to Discuss Tribal Consultation in Dakota Access Pipeline Development Process Rep. Raul Ruiz
Sept. 9, 2016 Rep. Calvert Introduces the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians Water Rights Settlement Act Rep. Ken Calvert
July 5, 2016 Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Land Into Trust Rep. Jim Costa
July 5, 2016 Tule River Indian Reservation Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act Rep. Jim Costa
July 5, 2016 Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Land Into Trust Rep. Tom McClintock
May 19, 2016 CAPAC and the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus Observe National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Rep. Ami Bera, ...
May 16, 2016 Letter to The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of The House of Representatives and The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of The House of Representatives - Grijalva, Kirkpatrick Call on Congress to Respond to Zika Threa Rep. Mark Takano, ...
April 6, 2016 Rep. Huffman Applauds Signing of Historic Klamath Agreement Rep. Jared Huffman
March 17, 2016 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, FY 2017 Budget Hearing: American Indian and Alaska Native Programs Rep. Ken Calvert
Feb. 25, 2016 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, Hearing on Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation FY 2017 Budget Request Rep. Ken Calvert
Feb. 25, 2016 Hearing of the Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, Hearing on Indian Health Service FY 2017 Budget Rep. Ken Calvert
Feb. 24, 2016 Indian Trust Asset Reform Act Rep. Tom McClintock
Feb. 4, 2016 House Natural Resources Committee Passes Rep. Huffman's Improved Lytton--Sonoma Legislation Rep. Jared Huffman
Nov. 17, 2015 Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015 Rep. Ken Calvert
Nov. 17, 2015 Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015 Rep. Tom McClintock
Nov. 4, 2015 Grijalva Hosts Tribal Sovereignty Roundtable Today, Will Accept More Than 1 Million Petition Signatures on Protecting Sacred Land Rep. Norma Torres, ...
Date Title Politician
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Rear Admiral Micheal Weahkee, Principal Duty Director of Indian Health Service, and Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control - Gianforte Demands Immediate Release of Congressionally Approved COVID-19 Aid to Indian Country Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Rep. Horn Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Importance of Native American Census Participation Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Ruiz Introduces Agua Caliente Chairman Grubbe as House Committee Hears Ruiz Tribal Bills Rep.Raul Ruiz
Jan. 30, 2020 Brownley Visits Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to Discuss Native Veterans Health Care Rep.Julia Brownley
Jan. 29, 2020 Dr. Ruiz Helps Secure Housing Funding for Torres Martinez Tribe Rep.Raul Ruiz
Jan. 22, 2020 Dr. Ruiz's Statement Supporting Indian Child Welfare Act Rep.Raul Ruiz
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Bipartisan E&C Committee Leaders Request GAO Review of Indian Health Service Infrastructure Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 Rep.Norma Torres
Oct. 30, 2019 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the Veterans' Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Takano, Hearing on Native Veterans' Access To Healthcare Rep.Mark Takano
Oct. 29, 2019 Rep. Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Uphold Trust Responsibility to Native American Veterans Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Recognizing George Forman Rep.Raul Ruiz
Oct. 22, 2019 Chu Looks to Improve Management of SBA's Native 8(a) Contracting Program Rep.Judy Chu, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Recognizing George Forma Rep.Raul Ruiz
Oct. 11, 2019 Torres Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing "Indigenous Peoples' Day" Rep.Norma Torres, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Dr. Ruiz Introduces Bi-Partisan Legislation for Infrastructure Improvements at Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Rep.Raul Ruiz
Oct. 1, 2019 GAO report finds ACA significantly improved health coverage and expanded access to care for American Indians and Alaska Natives since passage of ACA Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Dr. Ruiz and Chairman Pallone Introduce Legislation to Address Native American Health Disparities Rep.Raul Ruiz
Aug. 2, 2019 Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
July 18, 2019 Rep. Gwen Moore Introduces Bipartisan ADVANCE Act Supporting Native American Communities Rep.Norma Torres, ...
July 17, 2019 Rep. Heck introduces bipartisan ADVANCE act supporting Native American communities Rep.Norma Torres, ...
May 14, 2019 Torres, Newhouse, Haaland Introduce Improved, Bipartisan Savanna's Act Rep.Norma Torres, ...
March 28, 2019 Haaland Leads Bill to Break Cycles of Poverty in Indian Country Through Smart Economic Development Rep.Norma Torres, ...
March 27, 2019 Torres, Haaland Introduce Bill to Enhance Self-Reliance, Fight Poverty in Indian Country Rep.Norma Torres
March 12, 2019 Udall, Luján, NM Delegation Introduce Bicameral Native American Voting Rights Act Rep.Norma Torres, ...
March 7, 2019 Letter to Rear Admiral Michael D. Weahkee, Acting Director of the Indian Health Service with the Department of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request Briefing on Systemic Failures at Indian Health Service Hospitals Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Stigler Act Amendments of 2018 Rep.Tom McClintock
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to Mary Mazanec, Director of the Congressional Research Service - Reps. Gallego and LaMalfa Lead Bipartisan Call for Appointment of a Native American Affairs Expert at the Congressional Research Service Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 House Administration Committee Democrats Statement on Brakebill v. Jaeger Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Nearly 30 years ago, I passed the Pelosi amendment which prohibited the US directors of multilateral development banks to approve loans, unless there was an environmental assessment made -- and made known to the indigenous people locally, as well as internationally." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 23, 2018 Amending the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 Rep.Tom McClintock
July 19, 2018 Sovereignty of Tribes in Our Nation Rep.Raul Ruiz
May 8, 2018 Torres, Cole Bipartisan Bill to Ignite Economic Development Throughout Indian Country Clears Key Committee, Heads to House Floor for a Vote Rep.Norma Torres, ...
May 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - O'Halleran Leads Bipartisan Letter Against Medicaid Work Requirements on Tribal Communities Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
April 19, 2018 Rep. Huffman Slams Trump Admin's Rush to Accelerate Drilling Preparations in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rep.Jared Huffman
April 16, 2018 Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act Rep.Tom McClintock
Feb. 27, 2018 Ashlynee Mike Amber Alert in Indian Country Act Rep.Norma Torres
Nov. 29, 2017 Torres and Cole Introduce Savanna's Act to Protect Native American Women and Girls Rep.Norma Torres
Nov. 1, 2017 Pelosi Statement on National Native American Heritage Month Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 8, 2017 Ranking Member Pallone, Dr. Ruiz Introduce Bills to Reduce Tribal Health Disparities Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
Sept. 8, 2017 Ranking Member Pallone, Dr. Ruiz Introduce Bills to Reduce Tribal Health Disparities Rep.Raul Ruiz
May 25, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congress' Authority over National Monuments and Federally Protected Sites Rep.Judy Chu, ...
May 24, 2017 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, Hearing on Indian Health Service FY 2018 Budget Rep.Ken Calvert
May 18, 2017 Walden & Pallone Announce Bipartisan Task Force to Examine Indian Health Service Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
May 17, 2017 Reps. Torres and Young Introduce Bill to Renew Special Diabetes Programs for Indians (SDPI) Rep.Norma Torres, ...
May 16, 2017 Hearing of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, Hearing on American Indian and Alaska Native Programs FY 2018 Budget Rep.Ken Calvert
Feb. 22, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Greg Walden and the Hon. Michael Burgess - Request for Hearing on Indian Health Service Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
Feb. 16, 2017 Increasing Pressure on Trump, Dems Hail National Congress of American Indians Resolution Predicating Border Wall on Tribal Consent Rep.Norma Torres, ...
Feb. 9, 2017 Torres and Cole Introduce Bill Exempting Indian Health Service from Hiring Freeze Rep.Norma Torres
Feb. 9, 2017 Letter to President Donald Trump - Stand up for Tribal Sovereignty and Treaty Rights Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Feb. 7, 2017 Letter to the President - Blast Dakota Access Pipeline Decision, Stand up for Tribal Sovereignty and Treaty Rights Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Jan. 24, 2017 Torres Named to Foreign Affairs and Natural Resources Subcommittees Rep.Norma Torres
Dec. 5, 2016 Ruiz Celebrates Win for Standing Rock Sioux, Tribal Sovereignty Rep.Raul Ruiz
Dec. 4, 2016 Rep. Huffman Applauds the Obama Administration's Move to Deny Easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline Rep.Jared Huffman
Nov. 28, 2016 Reps. Huffman, Grijalva Demand Accountability for Brutal Law Enforcement Tactics at DAPL Rep.Jared Huffman
Nov. 28, 2016 Letter to President Barack Obama - Demanding Accountability for Brutal Law Enforcement Tactics at DAPL Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Sept. 23, 2016 Rep. Huffman Backs Dam Removal Plan Submitted to Federal Government Rep.Jared Huffman
Sept. 22, 2016 San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act Amendment Rep.Jared Huffman
Sept. 22, 2016 Rep. Calvert's Pechanga Water Rights Settlement Act Passed by Natural Resources Committee Rep.Ken Calvert
Sept. 21, 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline Advocacy Rep.Raul Ruiz
Sept. 13, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Rob Bishop, Chairman of the House Natural Resources and the Honorable Don Young, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs - Request Hearing to Discuss Tribal Consultation in Dakota Access Pipeline Development Process Rep.Raul Ruiz
Sept. 9, 2016 Rep. Calvert Introduces the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians Water Rights Settlement Act Rep.Ken Calvert
July 5, 2016 Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Land Into Trust Rep.Jim Costa
July 5, 2016 Tule River Indian Reservation Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act Rep.Jim Costa
July 5, 2016 Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Land Into Trust Rep.Tom McClintock
May 19, 2016 CAPAC and the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus Observe National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Rep.Ami Bera, ...
May 16, 2016 Letter to The Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of The House of Representatives and The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of The House of Representatives - Grijalva, Kirkpatrick Call on Congress to Respond to Zika Threa Rep.Mark Takano, ...
April 6, 2016 Rep. Huffman Applauds Signing of Historic Klamath Agreement Rep.Jared Huffman
March 17, 2016 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, FY 2017 Budget Hearing: American Indian and Alaska Native Programs Rep.Ken Calvert
Feb. 25, 2016 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, Hearing on Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation FY 2017 Budget Request Rep.Ken Calvert
Feb. 25, 2016 Hearing of the Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Calvert, Hearing on Indian Health Service FY 2017 Budget Rep.Ken Calvert
Feb. 24, 2016 Indian Trust Asset Reform Act Rep.Tom McClintock
Feb. 4, 2016 House Natural Resources Committee Passes Rep. Huffman's Improved Lytton--Sonoma Legislation Rep.Jared Huffman
Nov. 17, 2015 Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015 Rep.Ken Calvert
Nov. 17, 2015 Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015 Rep.Tom McClintock
Nov. 4, 2015 Grijalva Hosts Tribal Sovereignty Roundtable Today, Will Accept More Than 1 Million Petition Signatures on Protecting Sacred Land Rep.Norma Torres, ...
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