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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 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. 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 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen. Ben Luján
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 Advocates for Transportation Infrastructure Investment on Tribal Lands Rep. Greg Stanton
Feb. 6, 2020 Stanton Asks FBI Director to Improve Tribal Representation on Task Force for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Rep. Greg Stanton
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 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 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 Murray Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites Heads to President's Desk Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2019 Funding Package Addresses Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Dec. 19, 2019 Congress Passes Sen. Cramer's Legislation to Rename "Sullys Hill" to "White Horse Hill" Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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. 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 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 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. 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 Pacific Northwest Delegation Announces House Passage of Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites 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. 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, ...
Date Title Politician
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 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. 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 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen.Ben Luján
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 Advocates for Transportation Infrastructure Investment on Tribal Lands Rep.Greg Stanton
Feb. 6, 2020 Stanton Asks FBI Director to Improve Tribal Representation on Task Force for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Rep.Greg Stanton
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 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 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 Murray Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites Heads to President's Desk Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 20, 2019 Funding Package Addresses Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Dec. 19, 2019 Congress Passes Sen. Cramer's Legislation to Rename "Sullys Hill" to "White Horse Hill" Sen.Kevin Cramer, ...
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. 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 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 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. 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 Pacific Northwest Delegation Announces House Passage of Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites 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. 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, ...
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