| Feb. 28, 2020
|
Tweet - "Our South Dakota tribes have a lot of roads to maintain. They should get adequate funding to keep their communities safe. Intro'd a bill this week that will help ensure our tribes get the funding they need."
|
Sen. John Thune
|
| Feb. 28, 2020
|
Thune, Sinema Introduce Bill to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure
|
Sen. John Thune, ...
|
| Feb. 27, 2020
|
Rep. Horn Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Importance of Native American Census Participation
|
Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
|
| Feb. 26, 2020
|
Tweet - "The Trump administration's blatant disrespect and disregard for Indigenous communities is abhorrent. Native American sacred sites must be protected -- not blown up and destroyed to pave way for a reckless border wall. #HonorTheSacred"
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Feb. 20, 2020
|
Cantwell, Spokane Tribe Celebrate Historic Signing of Legislation Delivering Justice for Lost Land
|
Sen. Maria Cantwell
|
| Feb. 18, 2020
|
Young, Peters, Stabenow Introduce Resolution on ""Potawatomi Trail of Death''
|
Sen. Todd Young, ...
|
| Feb. 14, 2020
|
Udall, Cantwell, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Increase Tribal Broadband Access
|
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
|
| Feb. 14, 2020
|
Cantwell, Udall, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Increase Tribal Broadband Access
|
Sen. Maria Cantwell
|
| Feb. 14, 2020
|
Tweet - "Across the country, more than 1,200 Native American and Alaska Native veterans are experiencing homelessness. Our veterans deserve better, why is why I've introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster housing assistance for Native veterans. It's time to put an end to this crisis."
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Feb. 13, 2020
|
Delegation Responds to Misguided Letter Seeking to Undermine Investment in Alaska
|
Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
|
| Feb. 12, 2020
|
Hoeven Addresses the 2020 Executive Council Winter Session of the National Congress of American Indians
|
Sen. John Hoeven
|
| Feb. 12, 2020
|
Cantwell Applauds $1.1 Million in Transportation Safety Grants for Washington Tribes
|
Sen. Maria Cantwell
|
| Feb. 11, 2020
|
Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Feb. 11, 2020
|
Tweet - "Equal access to voting is a fundamental right -- and we must take action to combat states' effort to restrict Native voting rights by addressing barriers and injustices."
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Feb. 11, 2020
|
Tweet - "The Trump Administration seems to sink to a new low each and every day. It's disgraceful that the President is allowing Native American burial sites to be destroyed like this, all in order to build his useless border wall."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| Feb. 7, 2020
|
Ruiz Introduces Agua Caliente Chairman Grubbe as House Committee Hears Ruiz Tribal Bills
|
Rep. Raul Ruiz
|
| Feb. 7, 2020
|
Davids Highlights Indian Country Infrastructure Needs During Committee Hearing
|
Rep. Sharice Davids
|
| Feb. 6, 2020
|
Stanton Asks FBI Director to Improve Tribal Representation on Task Force for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
|
Rep. Greg Stanton
|
| Feb. 6, 2020
|
Stanton Advocates for Transportation Infrastructure Investment on Tribal Lands
|
Rep. Greg Stanton
|
| Jan. 30, 2020
|
Brownley Visits Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to Discuss Native Veterans Health Care
|
Rep. Julia Brownley
|
| Jan. 30, 2020
|
Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Lisa Murkowski Press Secretary DeVos for Answers About Undercounting American Indian and Alaska Native Students
|
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
|
| Jan. 30, 2020
|
Letter to the Hon. Tara Sweeney, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs - With nearly $2 million at risk & critical resources for 10,000+ Western New York students in jeopardy, Schumer presses Bureau of Indian Affairs to cut through bureaucratic red tape and secure impact aid for six Native American WNY districts
|
Sen. Chuck Schumer
|
| Jan. 29, 2020
|
Dr. Ruiz Helps Secure Housing Funding for Torres Martinez Tribe
|
Rep. Raul Ruiz
|
| Jan. 29, 2020
|
Senate Veterans' Committee advances Five Sullivan Bills
|
Sen. Dan Sullivan
|
| Jan. 28, 2020
|
Senate resolution Supports National Trafficking, Modern Slavery Prevention Month
|
Sen. Dan Sullivan
|
| 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, ...
|
| Jan. 15, 2020
|
Johnson's Tribal Parity Bill Passes Out of Committee
|
Rep. Dusty Johnson
|
| Jan. 9, 2020
|
Alaska and Hawaii Delegation Introduce Bill to Improve Economic Prosperity of Tribes
|
Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
|
| Jan. 8, 2020
|
Thune, Wyden Introduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes
|
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
|
| Dec. 29, 2019
|
Tweet - "The Wounded Knee Massacre remains a dark moment of brutality against Native Americans. To help bring justice, I'm fighting to rescind honors awarded to those individuals who perpetrated violence and to remember the legacy of the innocent Native men, women, and children killed."
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Dec. 23, 2019
|
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Give Tribes More Resources to Respond to Opioid Epidemic and Mental Health Issues
|
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
|
| Dec. 21, 2019
|
Legislation to Reauthorize Native American Language Programs Becomes Law
|
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
|
| Dec. 21, 2019
|
Tweet - "NEWS: The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Program Reauthorization Act was just signed into law -- a major step forward for #LanguageJustice! Proud to have fought for this bill w/ @SenatorTomUdall @MartinHeinrich @RepDebHaaland @RepTorresSmall."
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Dec. 20, 2019
|
Funding Package Addresses Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
|
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
|
| Dec. 20, 2019
|
Murray Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites Heads to President's Desk
|
Sen. Patty Murray
|
| Dec. 19, 2019
|
Tweet - "It's been a busy year fighting for New Mexico priorities, including passing legislation to revitalize Native languages, #ProtectChaco, and #InvestInBroadband. Take a look 375 Bills Co-sponsored 27 Bills Introduced 13 Bills, Amendments, & Measures Passed by the House"
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Dec. 19, 2019
|
Congress Passes Sen. Cramer's Legislation to Rename "Sullys Hill" to "White Horse Hill"
|
Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
|
| Dec. 19, 2019
|
Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their relentless advocacy & the administration's previous plan to cut vital funding to NY schools, bipartisan spending bill includes +$1.4b in impact aid funding--a $40 million increase--to provide critical resources for schools on federal land, including those near West Point, Ft. Drum & native American lands
|
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
|
| Dec. 19, 2019
|
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Legislation to Help Tribal Communities Address Opioid Epidemic, Mental and Behavioral Health
|
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
|
| Dec. 19, 2019
|
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, member of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, member of the United States Senate - Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Call for Senate Passage of House's VAWA
|
Rep. Dave Joyce, ...
|
| Dec. 18, 2019
|
Hoeven: Congress Passes National Defense Authorization Act for FY2020
|
Sen. John Hoeven
|
| Dec. 18, 2019
|
Hoeven: Congress Passes Two Indian Bills for Tribes in Pacific Northwest
|
Sen. John Hoeven
|
| Dec. 17, 2019
|
Daines Votes for Montana Defense Priorities, Little Shell Recognition in Defense Bill
|
Sen. Steve Daines
|
| Dec. 17, 2019
|
Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Bonamici, DeFazio, Schrader File Amicus Brief Supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act
|
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
|
| Dec. 16, 2019
|
Heinrich Says Indian Child Welfare Act Helps Keep Native Children Connected To Their Communities And Cultures
|
Sen. Martin Heinrich
|
| Dec. 16, 2019
|
McMorris Rodgers, Cantwell secure historic win for Spokane tribe
|
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
|
| Dec. 16, 2019
|
Pacific Northwest Delegation Announces House Passage of Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites
|
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
|
| Dec. 13, 2019
|
Murkowski Questions IHS Director Nominee about Alaska Concerns
|
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
|
| Dec. 13, 2019
|
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers File Amicus Brief Supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act
|
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
|
| Dec. 12, 2019
|
Schatz, Murkowski Urge Passage of Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Critical Role of Census, Importance of Full and Accurate Count
|
Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
|
| Dec. 12, 2019
|
Committee Advances Legislation to Protect Vulnerable Children and Strengthen Families
|
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
|
| Dec. 12, 2019
|
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Improve Water Quality and Services for Western Tribes
|
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
|
| Dec. 11, 2019
|
Daines, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Settle CSKT Water Dispute, Protect Water Rights of All Montanans
|
Sen. Steve Daines, ...
|
| Dec. 11, 2019
|
Committee Advances Two Indian Bills During Business Meeting
|
Sen. John Hoeven
|
| Dec. 11, 2019
|
Chairman Hoeven Convenes Nomination Hearing for Director of the Indian Health Service
|
Sen. John Hoeven
|
| Dec. 10, 2019
|
Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud Affordable Housing Grant for Winnemucca Indian Colony
|
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
|
| Dec. 10, 2019
|
New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages
|
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
|
| Dec. 9, 2019
|
Tweet - "With passage of my legislation, Congress has made monumental progress to respect the heritage of Native Americans and Tribes who are speaking the languages gifted to them by their Creators."
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Dec. 9, 2019
|
Daines Successfully Retains Little Shell Recognition, Montana Defense Priorities in Final NDAA
|
Sen. Steve Daines
|
| Dec. 9, 2019
|
New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages
|
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
|
| Dec. 9, 2019
|
Tweet - "With 148 Native languages at risk of extinction, we must act to address this crisis & ensure #LanguageJustice. I'm proud to spearhead the passage of this legislation w/ the New Mexico Delegation to honor the legacy of Tewa storyteller Esther Martinez & assert Native cultures."
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Dec. 9, 2019
|
Hoeven Statement After House Passes the "Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act"
|
Sen. John Hoeven
|
| Dec. 6, 2019
|
Klobuchar, Smith Laud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Simplify the FAFSA, Improve Access to Affordable Student Loan Repayment Plans, and Support Tribal Colleges and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
|
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
|
| Dec. 5, 2019
|
Rep. Gallego Bill to Protect Native American Children Approved in Committee
|
Sen. Ruben Gallego
|
| Dec. 5, 2019
|
Bipartisan Bill Introduced in House to Improve Housing Conditions in Indian Country
|
Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
|
| Dec. 5, 2019
|
Daines Resolves Century Old Dispute, Proposes New Settlement Framework to Permanently Protect Water Rights for All Montanans
|
Sen. Steve Daines
|
| Dec. 5, 2019
|
O'Halleran Introduces Bill to Expand Resources for Tribal Elders
|
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
|
| Dec. 2, 2019
|
Merkley, Wyden Announce Senate Companion to Remove the Stain Act
|
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
|
| Nov. 27, 2019
|
Tweet - "During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we affirm our appreciation for the diversity of cultures and histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. We must always combat the legacy of racism that continues to impact our country's original inhabitants today."
|
Sen. Ben Luján
|
| Nov. 27, 2019
|
Senators Warren and Merkley Announce Senate Companion to Remove the Stain Act
|
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
|
| Nov. 26, 2019
|
Newhouse Commends President Trump's Executive Order on MMIW, Announces Indian Affairs Secretary Visit to Central Washington
|
Rep. Dan Newhouse
|
| Nov. 26, 2019
|
Cole Applauds Trump Administration's Actions on Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons
|
Rep. Tom Cole
|
| Nov. 26, 2019
|
Hoeven Statement After President Establishes Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians
|
Sen. John Hoeven
|
| Nov. 22, 2019
|
Barrasso Applauds New Plan to Address Crisis of Missing and Murdered Native Americans
|
Sen. John Barrasso
|