Public Statements

Limit results to:

Date Range

Keyword Search

Search string must be longer than 3 characters.

results per page:
Date Title Politician
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Pallone, Doyle Urge FCC to Extend Broadband Application Deadline for Tribes Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Heinrich Call Out FCC for Shortchanging Tribes on Tribal Broadband Application Deadline Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Steve Dillingham, Census Bureau Director - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, and the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the Census Bureau - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen. Angus King, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Alaska Congressional Delegation Introduces Legislation to Support Economic Development for Alaska Native Communities Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Aug. 14, 2020 Rosen Announces Nearly $630,000 in Grants for Nevada Native American Tribes and Organizations Sen. Jacky Rosen
Aug. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds More than $500,000 for Native Americans in Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 12, 2020 Collins, King Announce More than $1 Million for Wabanaki Health and Wellness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Angus King, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribe of Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw Indians to Receive $900,000 Federal COVID-19 Grant Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Bipartisan Bill Tears Down Health Data Barrier for Native Americans Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Mass. Congressional Delegation Reiterates Request for Trump Administration to Fully Fund COVID-19 Response for Tribal Nations in Massachusetts Rep. Bill Keating, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Native American Caucus Highlights Priorities for Indian Country in House Appropriations Bills Rep. Tom Cole, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Cantwell Slams Pebble Project, Applauds President's Son for Coming Out Against Proposal Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 3, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds Over $1 Million Grant to UNM Memory and Aging Center Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 31, 2020 Stauber Priorities for Minnesota Included in Funding Bill Rep. Pete Stauber
July 31, 2020 Indian Affairs Committee Advances Bills Focused on Health, Safety, Energy, and Cultural Repatriation Sen. Lisa Murkowski
July 31, 2020 Indian Affairs Committee Advances Bills Focused on Health, Safety, Energy, and Cultural Repatriation Sen. Lisa Murkowski
July 31, 2020 ICYMI: Murkowski Joins Heinrich, Daines Legislation To Extend Deadline For Tribes To Spend CARES Act Funding Sen. Lisa Murkowski
July 31, 2020 Udall, Schumer: Republican Coronavirus Proposal Leaves Tribes, Native Communities Out Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 31, 2020 ICYMI: House Committees Approve Gallego Bills to End Copays and Improve Care for Native Veterans, Extend FTCA Coverage to Urban Indian Health Clinics Sen. Ruben Gallego
July 29, 2020 Committee Advances Eleven Indian Bills During Business Meeting Sen. John Hoeven
July 29, 2020 Senate Indian Affairs Committee Advances Wyden and Merkley Bills to Support Oregon Tribes Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 29, 2020 Hoeven Holds Oversight Hearing on Safely Reopening BIE Schools Sen. John Hoeven
July 29, 2020 Heinrich, Murkowski Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items Passes Through Committee Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2020 Murkowski Applauds Administration's Actions to Address MMIW Crisis Sen. Lisa Murkowski
July 27, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $350,000 in EPA Grants for Tribal Communities Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 27, 2020 Haaland, Warren Take Historic Step to Affirm Native Nations' Ownership of Broadband Spectrum on Their Lands Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 24, 2020 Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on How the Administration's Failed COVID-19 Response has Hurt Native Students Rep. Bobby Scott
July 24, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package Rep. Adam Smith
July 24, 2020 Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service; Tara Sweeney, Assistance Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior; Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education; Ruth Ryder, Acting Director of the Office of Indian Education; and Elinor McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight to Provide Mental Health Care for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth During Pandemic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 24, 2020 Ruiz Secures Key Outcomes for National Tribal Health Programs in House Appropriations Bill Rep. Raul Ruiz
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed robust investments to safeguard national security, support troops & veterans, advance our values & interests, protect the environment, preserve treasured lands, expand opportunity for Native Americans & Americans in rural areas, & improve global health." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 24, 2020 Rep. Ruiz Secures Wins for East Valley Environmental Protections and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Rep. Raul Ruiz
July 24, 2020 Kennedy, Keating Amendment Protecting Mashpee Wampanoag Passes House Rep. Bill Keating, ...
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Paul Gosar
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Bill Keating
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Dave Joyce
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Betty McCollum
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Paul Gosar
July 23, 2020 Weekly Column: Justice for Missing, Murdered Native Women Sen. Mike Crapo
July 21, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Receive $269,000 Grant for Water Infrastructure Repairs Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 21, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Murkowski Commends Air Force's Arctic Strategy Sen. Lisa Murkowski
July 21, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Heinrich, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Deadline For Tribes To Spend CARES Act Funding Sen. Steve Daines, ...
July 20, 2020 Hoeven Statement on USDA Announcement on Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Sen. John Hoeven
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Newhouse Leads Call to House Leadership: Pass Bipartisan MMIW Legislation Before August Recess Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
July 17, 2020 Sen. Cramer: Turtle Mountain Housing Authority Receives $3 Million through CARES Act Sen. Kevin Cramer
July 17, 2020 Hoeven Announces Nearly $3 Million to Turtle Mountain Housing Authority From CARES Act Sen. John Hoeven
July 16, 2020 Hoeven Statement on Federal Court Overturning BLM's Revised Flaring Rule Sen. John Hoeven
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Environmental reviews under NEPA give communities of color, indigenous people, and the poor a voice to fight back against pollution-creating projects in their backyards. Pres. Trump is making clear his total disregard for our environment and for racial and environmental justice." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Davids Statement on McGirt v Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling Rep. Sharice Davids
July 13, 2020 Collins, King Announce $2.7 Million to Support Maine Tribal Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Susan Collins
July 9, 2020 Congressional Delegation Reacts to Supreme Court Opinion on McGirt v. Oklahoma Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
July 9, 2020 Rep. Ruiz Highlights Need for Medical Professionals in Indian Country During Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing Rep. Raul Ruiz
July 9, 2020 Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Reacts to Supreme Court Opinion Rep. Kevin Hern
July 8, 2020 Cole Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Indian Self-Determination Policy Rep. Tom Cole
July 8, 2020 Hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Addressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal Communities Rep. Frank Pallone
July 8, 2020 Rep. Vargas Sends Letter to Dhs Inquiring About Kumeyaay Land Affected by Border Wall Construction Rep. Juan Vargas
July 7, 2020 Hoyer: I Fully Support the Renaming of Washington's Football Team Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Gallego Secures Provisions for Tribal Governments in House Infrastructure Package Sen. Ruben Gallego
July 7, 2020 ICYMI: House Climate Crisis Action Plan Highlights 3 Gallego Bills Sen. Ruben Gallego
July 6, 2020 Rep. Omar's Statement on the Shutdown of the Harmful Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 2, 2020 Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce Over $7 Million in HHS Grants to Support Nevada Coronavirus Response Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
July 2, 2020 Murkowski Joins Committee Hearing on Addressing COVID-19 Impact to Native Communities Sen. Lisa Murkowski
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, I spoke with leaders of the Northern Arapaho tribe in WY. There was a delay in getting all #coronavirus relief funds to tribes, but they've received their funds now. #Coronavirus has disproportionately impacted the tribes, so it's important to see what more we can do." Sen. John Barrasso
July 1, 2020 Sens. Udall and Smith Speak Out on Senate Floor Calling on Senate to Immediately Provide Additional COVID-19 Relief for Tribes Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 1, 2020 E&C Announces Full Committee Hearing on the Growing Health, Environmental and Accessibility Needs of Indian Country Rep. Frank Pallone
July 1, 2020 Hoeven Holds Oversight Hearing on COVID-19 and Legislative Hearing on S. 3650 Sen. John Hoeven
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Udall, Colleagues Urge Department of Justice to Address Mass Closure of Polling Locations in Tribal Communities Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 1, 2020 Risch, Fulcher Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Extend Forest Restoration Program Eligibility to Tribes, Counties Sen. Jim Risch, ...
July 1, 2020 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep. Raul Ruiz
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rosen Joins Letter Calling for Department of Justice to Address the Mass Closure of Polling Locations in Tribal Communities Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 29, 2020 Hoeven Announces Funding for Turtle Mountain Community College Sen. John Hoeven
June 26, 2020 Hoeven Announces Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvements in Belcourt County Sen. John Hoeven
Date Title Politician
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Pallone, Doyle Urge FCC to Extend Broadband Application Deadline for Tribes Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Heinrich Call Out FCC for Shortchanging Tribes on Tribal Broadband Application Deadline Rep.Sharice Davids, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Steve Dillingham, Census Bureau Director - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, and the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the Census Bureau - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen.Angus King, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Alaska Congressional Delegation Introduces Legislation to Support Economic Development for Alaska Native Communities Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Aug. 14, 2020 Rosen Announces Nearly $630,000 in Grants for Nevada Native American Tribes and Organizations Sen.Jacky Rosen
Aug. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds More than $500,000 for Native Americans in Nevada Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 12, 2020 Collins, King Announce More than $1 Million for Wabanaki Health and Wellness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Angus King, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribe of Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw Indians to Receive $900,000 Federal COVID-19 Grant Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Bipartisan Bill Tears Down Health Data Barrier for Native Americans Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Mass. Congressional Delegation Reiterates Request for Trump Administration to Fully Fund COVID-19 Response for Tribal Nations in Massachusetts Rep.Bill Keating, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Native American Caucus Highlights Priorities for Indian Country in House Appropriations Bills Rep.Tom Cole, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Cantwell Slams Pebble Project, Applauds President's Son for Coming Out Against Proposal Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 3, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds Over $1 Million Grant to UNM Memory and Aging Center Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 31, 2020 Stauber Priorities for Minnesota Included in Funding Bill Rep.Pete Stauber
July 31, 2020 Indian Affairs Committee Advances Bills Focused on Health, Safety, Energy, and Cultural Repatriation Sen.Lisa Murkowski
July 31, 2020 Indian Affairs Committee Advances Bills Focused on Health, Safety, Energy, and Cultural Repatriation Sen.Lisa Murkowski
July 31, 2020 ICYMI: Murkowski Joins Heinrich, Daines Legislation To Extend Deadline For Tribes To Spend CARES Act Funding Sen.Lisa Murkowski
July 31, 2020 Udall, Schumer: Republican Coronavirus Proposal Leaves Tribes, Native Communities Out Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 31, 2020 ICYMI: House Committees Approve Gallego Bills to End Copays and Improve Care for Native Veterans, Extend FTCA Coverage to Urban Indian Health Clinics Sen.Ruben Gallego
July 29, 2020 Committee Advances Eleven Indian Bills During Business Meeting Sen.John Hoeven
July 29, 2020 Senate Indian Affairs Committee Advances Wyden and Merkley Bills to Support Oregon Tribes Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 29, 2020 Hoeven Holds Oversight Hearing on Safely Reopening BIE Schools Sen.John Hoeven
July 29, 2020 Heinrich, Murkowski Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items Passes Through Committee Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2020 Murkowski Applauds Administration's Actions to Address MMIW Crisis Sen.Lisa Murkowski
July 27, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $350,000 in EPA Grants for Tribal Communities Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 27, 2020 Haaland, Warren Take Historic Step to Affirm Native Nations' Ownership of Broadband Spectrum on Their Lands Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 24, 2020 Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on How the Administration's Failed COVID-19 Response has Hurt Native Students Rep.Bobby Scott
July 24, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package Rep.Adam Smith
July 24, 2020 Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service; Tara Sweeney, Assistance Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior; Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education; Ruth Ryder, Acting Director of the Office of Indian Education; and Elinor McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight to Provide Mental Health Care for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth During Pandemic Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 24, 2020 Ruiz Secures Key Outcomes for National Tribal Health Programs in House Appropriations Bill Rep.Raul Ruiz
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed robust investments to safeguard national security, support troops & veterans, advance our values & interests, protect the environment, preserve treasured lands, expand opportunity for Native Americans & Americans in rural areas, & improve global health." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 24, 2020 Rep. Ruiz Secures Wins for East Valley Environmental Protections and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Rep.Raul Ruiz
July 24, 2020 Kennedy, Keating Amendment Protecting Mashpee Wampanoag Passes House Rep.Bill Keating, ...
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Paul Gosar
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Bill Keating
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Dave Joyce
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Betty McCollum
July 23, 2020 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Paul Gosar
July 23, 2020 Weekly Column: Justice for Missing, Murdered Native Women Sen.Mike Crapo
July 21, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Receive $269,000 Grant for Water Infrastructure Repairs Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 21, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Murkowski Commends Air Force's Arctic Strategy Sen.Lisa Murkowski
July 21, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Heinrich, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Deadline For Tribes To Spend CARES Act Funding Sen.Steve Daines, ...
July 20, 2020 Hoeven Statement on USDA Announcement on Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Sen.John Hoeven
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Newhouse Leads Call to House Leadership: Pass Bipartisan MMIW Legislation Before August Recess Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
July 17, 2020 Sen. Cramer: Turtle Mountain Housing Authority Receives $3 Million through CARES Act Sen.Kevin Cramer
July 17, 2020 Hoeven Announces Nearly $3 Million to Turtle Mountain Housing Authority From CARES Act Sen.John Hoeven
July 16, 2020 Hoeven Statement on Federal Court Overturning BLM's Revised Flaring Rule Sen.John Hoeven
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "Environmental reviews under NEPA give communities of color, indigenous people, and the poor a voice to fight back against pollution-creating projects in their backyards. Pres. Trump is making clear his total disregard for our environment and for racial and environmental justice." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 14, 2020 Davids Statement on McGirt v Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling Rep.Sharice Davids
July 13, 2020 Collins, King Announce $2.7 Million to Support Maine Tribal Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Susan Collins
July 9, 2020 Congressional Delegation Reacts to Supreme Court Opinion on McGirt v. Oklahoma Rep.Frank Lucas, ...
July 9, 2020 Rep. Ruiz Highlights Need for Medical Professionals in Indian Country During Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing Rep.Raul Ruiz
July 9, 2020 Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Reacts to Supreme Court Opinion Rep.Kevin Hern
July 8, 2020 Cole Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Indian Self-Determination Policy Rep.Tom Cole
July 8, 2020 Hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Addressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal Communities Rep.Frank Pallone
July 8, 2020 Rep. Vargas Sends Letter to Dhs Inquiring About Kumeyaay Land Affected by Border Wall Construction Rep.Juan Vargas
July 7, 2020 Hoyer: I Fully Support the Renaming of Washington's Football Team Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Gallego Secures Provisions for Tribal Governments in House Infrastructure Package Sen.Ruben Gallego
July 7, 2020 ICYMI: House Climate Crisis Action Plan Highlights 3 Gallego Bills Sen.Ruben Gallego
July 6, 2020 Rep. Omar's Statement on the Shutdown of the Harmful Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 2, 2020 Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce Over $7 Million in HHS Grants to Support Nevada Coronavirus Response Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
July 2, 2020 Murkowski Joins Committee Hearing on Addressing COVID-19 Impact to Native Communities Sen.Lisa Murkowski
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, I spoke with leaders of the Northern Arapaho tribe in WY. There was a delay in getting all #coronavirus relief funds to tribes, but they've received their funds now. #Coronavirus has disproportionately impacted the tribes, so it's important to see what more we can do." Sen.John Barrasso
July 1, 2020 Sens. Udall and Smith Speak Out on Senate Floor Calling on Senate to Immediately Provide Additional COVID-19 Relief for Tribes Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 1, 2020 E&C Announces Full Committee Hearing on the Growing Health, Environmental and Accessibility Needs of Indian Country Rep.Frank Pallone
July 1, 2020 Hoeven Holds Oversight Hearing on COVID-19 and Legislative Hearing on S. 3650 Sen.John Hoeven
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Udall, Colleagues Urge Department of Justice to Address Mass Closure of Polling Locations in Tribal Communities Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 1, 2020 Risch, Fulcher Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Extend Forest Restoration Program Eligibility to Tribes, Counties Sen.Jim Risch, ...
July 1, 2020 Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act Rep.Raul Ruiz
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rosen Joins Letter Calling for Department of Justice to Address the Mass Closure of Polling Locations in Tribal Communities Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 29, 2020 Hoeven Announces Funding for Turtle Mountain Community College Sen.John Hoeven
June 26, 2020 Hoeven Announces Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvements in Belcourt County Sen.John Hoeven
arrow_upward