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Nov. 16, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's effort to sell out the #ArcticRefuge places our environment, wildlife, and Indigenous communities at grave risk. The House passed legislation to protect the Arctic refuge, and we will continue our work to defend this irreplaceable land." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "November is National Native American Heritage month, a time to honor the history & contributions of Native people in the US. But we cannot do so without committing to environmental justice for Native communities--who are disproportionally harmed by air & water pollution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Delegation's Landless Legislation Rectifies 50-Year Injustice Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 Udall, Murkowski Mark 30th Anniversary of Native American Languages Act, Announce New Bipartisan Native American Language Bill Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Rosen, Cortez Masto Commend Distribution of 2.5 GHZ Spectrum Licenses to Tribes to Close Digital Divide Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. Brown demanded --Protecting Americans w/ Preexisting Conditions --Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination --BRIDGE for Workers --Danny's Law --Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance --Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity GOP objected to keep their sham process" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2020 Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows - McSally, Daines Urge Deadline Extension for Tribal COVID Relief Fund Sen. Steve Daines, ...
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I will be bringing H.R. 1964, the Lumbee Recognition Act to the House Floor for a vote following our return to session after the election." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement Announcing Floor Vote on the Lumbee Recognition Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2020 Hoeven & Udall: President Trump Signs the Progress for Indian Tribes Act of 2019 Into Law Sen. John Hoeven
Oct. 22, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $300,000 for Wabanaki Educational Program at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to Kristine Svincki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Commissioners - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowery, Engel, Maloney renew call on Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold a public hearing before moving forward on Indian Point License Transfer Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 21, 2020 Cole Applauds President Trump's Commitment to Indian Country Rep. Tom Cole
Oct. 19, 2020 King Cosponsors "Critical Step" Bipartisan Bill to Expand Broadband Access to Underserved Tribal Communities Sen. Angus King
Oct. 19, 2020 King Cosponsors "Critical Step" Bipartisan Bill to Expand Broadband Access to Underserved Tribal Communities Sen. Angus King
Oct. 16, 2020 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith & Representative Angie Craig Help Introduce Legislation to Expand Tribal Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Cortez Masto Supports Expanding Tribal Broadband Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @NIHB1 to hear from Tribal leaders and talk #WhatsAtStake as Republicans jam through their nominee to end the ACA We need to hear from Native voices: If you have a #NativeHealth story, share your story using #ACAStories2020 We won't stop fighting for #NativeHealth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today, in South Dakota, we're celebrating Native Americans' Day. I am proud to serve all of our Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota people, and I'm thankful to live in a state that celebrates its Native American history & traditions." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the history and cultures of Native Americans and their contributions to this imperfect nation. #IndigenousPeoplesDay" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 11, 2020 Cortez Masto, Murkowski Hail Trump Signing of Bills to Curb Epidemic of Missing, Murdered and Trafficked Native Women Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Savanna's Act and the Not Invisible Act. I'm so proud we made them law. This is a first step to responding to centuries of violence against Indigenous women. Thanks to @SenCortezMasto and the Senate Democrats for leading this effort with Native advocates." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2020 Savanna's Act Becomes Law -- Cantwell-Championed Legislation Provides New Tools, Law Enforcement Coordination to Fight Violence Against Indigenous Women Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 10, 2020 Murkowski's Bipartisan Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous Women Signed into Law Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Oct. 9, 2020 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Indigenous Peoples' Day Resolution Rep. Tom Cole, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Rounds, Thune Legislation Would Create a Congressional Charter for National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Object to Trump Interior Department's Refusal to Extend Chaco Comment Process During Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Proposes Bicameral Plan To Strengthen State, Local, And Tribal Public Health Infrastructure As Experts Grow Increasingly Concerned Over Seasonal Flu And COVID-19 Overlap Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 1, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds Almost $1 Million in Grants to Support Nevada Students Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 30, 2020 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. McCollum, Hearing on Indian Country COVID-19 Response Rep. Betty McCollum
Sept. 30, 2020 Johnson Legislation Honoring Ben Reifel Passes the House Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to the leadership of Rep. @RepDebHaaland & @NormaJTorres, we are taking an important step toward justice for survivors and addressing the horrific #MMIW crisis. With my signature, the Not Invisible Act and Savanna's Act both head to the President's desk." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to Jodie Harris, Dir. of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund - Chairman Neal Leads Bipartisan Call to Increase New Markets Tax Credit Access for Native Communities Rep. Ron Estes, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Over $3 Million for Economic Development to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Alaska Delegation Criticizes Circuit Court Ruling Against Native Corporations Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Sept. 24, 2020 HUFFMAN TRIBAL FAIRNESS AMENDMENT PASSES AS PART OF CLEAN ENERGY PACKAGE Rep. Jared Huffman
Sept. 23, 2020 Udall Leads Indian Affairs Hearing on Legislation to Address Broadband, Health Care Access in Indian Country Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Address the Murder and Abduction of Native Women and Girls Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Hoeven Convenes Legislative Hearing to Receive Testimony on Five Indian Bills Sen. John Hoeven
Sept. 22, 2020 Murkowski's Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous People Advance Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Sept. 22, 2020 House Passes Gallego-Authored Bill to Uphold Trust Responsibility to Native American Veterans Sen. Ruben Gallego
Sept. 22, 2020 Murkowski, Cortez Masto Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous People Advances Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Rep. Davids Applauds Passage of Bill to Increase Focus on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Rep. Sharice Davids
Sept. 22, 2020 Merkley, Wyden, Walden Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Correct Historic Travesty Inflicted on The Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Reservation Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Hoeven Statement After House Passes Five Indian Bills, Sending Them To The President Sen. John Hoeven
Sept. 21, 2020 Hoeven: House passes Savanna's Act, bill goes to president to be signed into law Sen. John Hoeven
Sept. 21, 2020 Johnson Tribal School Bill Passes the House Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 21, 2020 orres Passes Landmark Legislation Protecting Native American Women Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 16, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement Celebrating Native American Heritage Month Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's effort to sell out the #ArcticRefuge places our environment, wildlife, and Indigenous communities at grave risk. The House passed legislation to protect the Arctic refuge, and we will continue our work to defend this irreplaceable land." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "November is National Native American Heritage month, a time to honor the history & contributions of Native people in the US. But we cannot do so without committing to environmental justice for Native communities--who are disproportionally harmed by air & water pollution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Delegation's Landless Legislation Rectifies 50-Year Injustice Sen.Dan Sullivan, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 Udall, Murkowski Mark 30th Anniversary of Native American Languages Act, Announce New Bipartisan Native American Language Bill Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Rosen, Cortez Masto Commend Distribution of 2.5 GHZ Spectrum Licenses to Tribes to Close Digital Divide Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. Brown demanded --Protecting Americans w/ Preexisting Conditions --Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination --BRIDGE for Workers --Danny's Law --Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance --Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity GOP objected to keep their sham process" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2020 Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows - McSally, Daines Urge Deadline Extension for Tribal COVID Relief Fund Sen.Steve Daines, ...
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I will be bringing H.R. 1964, the Lumbee Recognition Act to the House Floor for a vote following our return to session after the election." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement Announcing Floor Vote on the Lumbee Recognition Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2020 Hoeven & Udall: President Trump Signs the Progress for Indian Tribes Act of 2019 Into Law Sen.John Hoeven
Oct. 22, 2020 Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $300,000 for Wabanaki Educational Program at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to Kristine Svincki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Commissioners - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowery, Engel, Maloney renew call on Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold a public hearing before moving forward on Indian Point License Transfer Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 21, 2020 Cole Applauds President Trump's Commitment to Indian Country Rep.Tom Cole
Oct. 19, 2020 King Cosponsors "Critical Step" Bipartisan Bill to Expand Broadband Access to Underserved Tribal Communities Sen.Angus King
Oct. 19, 2020 King Cosponsors "Critical Step" Bipartisan Bill to Expand Broadband Access to Underserved Tribal Communities Sen.Angus King
Oct. 16, 2020 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith & Representative Angie Craig Help Introduce Legislation to Expand Tribal Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Cortez Masto Supports Expanding Tribal Broadband Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @NIHB1 to hear from Tribal leaders and talk #WhatsAtStake as Republicans jam through their nominee to end the ACA We need to hear from Native voices: If you have a #NativeHealth story, share your story using #ACAStories2020 We won't stop fighting for #NativeHealth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today, in South Dakota, we're celebrating Native Americans' Day. I am proud to serve all of our Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota people, and I'm thankful to live in a state that celebrates its Native American history & traditions." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the history and cultures of Native Americans and their contributions to this imperfect nation. #IndigenousPeoplesDay" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 11, 2020 Cortez Masto, Murkowski Hail Trump Signing of Bills to Curb Epidemic of Missing, Murdered and Trafficked Native Women Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Savanna's Act and the Not Invisible Act. I'm so proud we made them law. This is a first step to responding to centuries of violence against Indigenous women. Thanks to @SenCortezMasto and the Senate Democrats for leading this effort with Native advocates." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2020 Savanna's Act Becomes Law -- Cantwell-Championed Legislation Provides New Tools, Law Enforcement Coordination to Fight Violence Against Indigenous Women Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 10, 2020 Murkowski's Bipartisan Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous Women Signed into Law Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Oct. 9, 2020 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Indigenous Peoples' Day Resolution Rep.Tom Cole, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Rounds, Thune Legislation Would Create a Congressional Charter for National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 6, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Object to Trump Interior Department's Refusal to Extend Chaco Comment Process During Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Proposes Bicameral Plan To Strengthen State, Local, And Tribal Public Health Infrastructure As Experts Grow Increasingly Concerned Over Seasonal Flu And COVID-19 Overlap Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 1, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds Almost $1 Million in Grants to Support Nevada Students Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 30, 2020 Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. McCollum, Hearing on Indian Country COVID-19 Response Rep.Betty McCollum
Sept. 30, 2020 Johnson Legislation Honoring Ben Reifel Passes the House Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to the leadership of Rep. @RepDebHaaland & @NormaJTorres, we are taking an important step toward justice for survivors and addressing the horrific #MMIW crisis. With my signature, the Not Invisible Act and Savanna's Act both head to the President's desk." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to Jodie Harris, Dir. of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund - Chairman Neal Leads Bipartisan Call to Increase New Markets Tax Credit Access for Native Communities Rep.Ron Estes, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Over $3 Million for Economic Development to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Alaska Delegation Criticizes Circuit Court Ruling Against Native Corporations Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Sept. 24, 2020 HUFFMAN TRIBAL FAIRNESS AMENDMENT PASSES AS PART OF CLEAN ENERGY PACKAGE Rep.Jared Huffman
Sept. 23, 2020 Udall Leads Indian Affairs Hearing on Legislation to Address Broadband, Health Care Access in Indian Country Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Address the Murder and Abduction of Native Women and Girls Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Hoeven Convenes Legislative Hearing to Receive Testimony on Five Indian Bills Sen.John Hoeven
Sept. 22, 2020 Murkowski's Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous People Advance Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Sept. 22, 2020 House Passes Gallego-Authored Bill to Uphold Trust Responsibility to Native American Veterans Sen.Ruben Gallego
Sept. 22, 2020 Murkowski, Cortez Masto Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous People Advances Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Rep. Davids Applauds Passage of Bill to Increase Focus on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Rep.Sharice Davids
Sept. 22, 2020 Merkley, Wyden, Walden Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Correct Historic Travesty Inflicted on The Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Reservation Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Hoeven Statement After House Passes Five Indian Bills, Sending Them To The President Sen.John Hoeven
Sept. 21, 2020 Hoeven: House passes Savanna's Act, bill goes to president to be signed into law Sen.John Hoeven
Sept. 21, 2020 Johnson Tribal School Bill Passes the House Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 21, 2020 orres Passes Landmark Legislation Protecting Native American Women Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
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