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Nov. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The 27 tribes and Native communities throughout Nevada are so important to the culture and strength of our state. On #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, I'm proud to celebrate them, and I'll continue to fight to get them the support they need." Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 26, 2021 Tweet - "On this #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, we celebrate WA state's Tribes & Indigenous communities who are such an integral part of our state's history and culture. Today & every day, let's honor the contributions of Native peoples & recommit our support on the federal level." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021 Cortez Masto Legislation to Deliver More Than $5 Million Owed to the Shoshone-paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Passes Senate Indian Affairs Committee Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 22, 2021 Padilla, Feinstein Announce Bill to Confirm Tribal Trust Land for Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Huffman Introduces Bill to Restore Sacred Land to Karuk Tribe Rep. Jared Huffman
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm speaking on the Senate floor in recognition of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. As a voice for Washington state's Tribes in the Senate, I will always fight to ensure the federal government lives up to its sacred commitment to Indigenous peoples." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021 Senators Burr, Tillis Urge Senate Indian Affairs Committee to Advance the Lumbee Recognition Act Sen. Thom Tillis
Nov. 9, 2021 Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Moves to Designation Phase Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Visited the beautiful Crazy Horse Memorial in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This monument is a great tribute to the incredible contributions native communities have made to South Dakota and our nation." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Urge Biden to Rescind Medals for Perpetrators of Wounded Knee Massacre Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 4, 2021 Kelly, Sinema, O'Halleran Introduce Bill to Fund Critical Drinking Water Infrastructure for White Mountain Apache Families Sen. Mark Kelly, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Urge Biden to Rescind Medals for Perpetrators of Wounded Knee Massacre Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 2, 2021 Rep. Chuck Fleischmann's Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act Passes House Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
Nov. 2, 2021 Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Extend Federal Recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace
Nov. 2, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Report Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, and Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Act on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Crisis Sen. Steve Daines
Nov. 1, 2021 Hudson Releases Statement on Lumbee Recognition Act Rep. Richard Hudson
Nov. 1, 2021 Vice Chairman Murkowski Welcomes November as National Native American Heritage Month Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Nov. 1, 2021 Rep. Ted budd Supports House Passage of Lumbee Recognition Act Sen. Ted Budd
Nov. 1, 2021 Cortez Masto Calls on Administration to Do More to Address Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 28, 2021 Idaho Delegation Helps Secure Small Business Development Grant in Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I had a good meeting with SD tribal leaders & native veterans today. Our native communities have gone above and beyond the call to service and proudly defended our nation." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2021 Letter to Mark Greenblatt, Inspector General of the US Department of the Interior - Wyden, Merkley Seek Review of Accounting and Student Achievement Progress at Chemawa Indian School Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - We Need More Law Enforcement, Resources to Address MMIW Crisis in Montana Sen. Steve Daines
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury and the Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Congresswomen Escobar and Torres Lead Letter Urging Treasury and State Departments to Impose Targeted Sanctions Against Individuals Responsible for Human Rights Abuses of Environmental Defenders Rep. Veronica Escobar
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury, and Hon. Anthony Blinken - Congresswomen Escobar and Torres Lead Letter Urging Treasury and State Departments to Impose Targeted Sanctions Against Individuals Responsible for Human Rights Abuses of Environmental Defenders Rep. Norma Torres
Oct. 19, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Announce Federal Grants to Assist Oregon Tribes with Water Quality and Wetlands Restoration Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 14, 2021 Congresswoman Stansbury Advances Key Bills to Reinforce Tribal Sovereignty During Natural Resources Committee Hearing Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Oct. 14, 2021 Issa-Sponsored Bill to Protect Tribal Land Clears Key House Committee Rep. Darrell Issa
Oct. 12, 2021 Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Responsibly Fund Critical Public Services for Tribal Nations Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 12, 2021 McCollum, Young Introduce Legislation to Prevent Disruption of Critical Public Services for Tribal Nations Rep. Betty McCollum
Oct. 11, 2021 Rep. Stansbury Recognizes Indigenous People's Day Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Oct. 11, 2021 Congresswoman Norma J. Torres Releases Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep. Norma Torres
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of indigenous people lost their lives during the genocide committed against them in the Americas. Today we pause in solemn recognition of this human tragedy. And recommit to uplift the original occupants of this land." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Ready to cheer on @SecDebHaaland as she runs the #BostonMarathon through the ancestral homelands of the Massachusett, the Mashpee Wampanoag, and the Pawtucket people. Good luck runners and happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay2021!" Rep. Katherine Clark
Oct. 11, 2021 McCollum Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep. Betty McCollum
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "#IndigenousPeoplesDay represents a movement towards a more complete and accurate history of the United States. Today we reject the celebration of a legacy rooted in despair and dishonesty, and celebrate and acknowledge Indigenous people who endured too much for too long." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "On this #IndigenousPeopleDay, let's reflect on the contributions and resilience of Native American and indigenous populations. We must honor their culture, history, and place as the first inhabitants of America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Restoring protections to these national monuments is a great step in advancing environmental justice and centering Indigenous voices. These sacred lands must be conserved to honor our cultural heritage and planet for future generations. Thank you @SecDebHaaland and @POTUS !" Rep. Katherine Clark
Oct. 7, 2021 Strickland, Kilmer, Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Highlight Need for Federal Investments in Tribal Communities, Conservation Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Amata Takes Part In Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee Hearing Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
Oct. 6, 2021 Congressman Bishop Announces $520,131 U.S. Department of Education Award to Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe Rep. Sanford Bishop
Oct. 5, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Janet Yellen - Merkley, Wyden Urge Treasury Secretary to Establish an Office of Tribal Affairs Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 1, 2021 Wyden, Merkley Cosponsor Bill to Seek Healing for Stolen Native Children and Their Communities Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 30, 2021 Rep. Torres, DelBene, Bonamici, Davids & Sens Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep. Norma Torres
Sept. 30, 2021 DelBene, Torres, Bonamici, Davids, Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Rep. Torres, DelBene, Bonamici, Davids & Sens Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep. Cliff Bentz
Sept. 29, 2021 Congressman Horsford Secures Nearly $470,000 to Create Economic Opportunity for Native Americans with Disabilities Rep. Steven Horsford
Sept. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary - Establish Office of Tribal Affairs Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The 27 tribes and Native communities throughout Nevada are so important to the culture and strength of our state. On #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, I'm proud to celebrate them, and I'll continue to fight to get them the support they need." Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 26, 2021 Tweet - "On this #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, we celebrate WA state's Tribes & Indigenous communities who are such an integral part of our state's history and culture. Today & every day, let's honor the contributions of Native peoples & recommit our support on the federal level." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021 Cortez Masto Legislation to Deliver More Than $5 Million Owed to the Shoshone-paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Passes Senate Indian Affairs Committee Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 22, 2021 Padilla, Feinstein Announce Bill to Confirm Tribal Trust Land for Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Huffman Introduces Bill to Restore Sacred Land to Karuk Tribe Rep.Jared Huffman
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm speaking on the Senate floor in recognition of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. As a voice for Washington state's Tribes in the Senate, I will always fight to ensure the federal government lives up to its sacred commitment to Indigenous peoples." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021 Senators Burr, Tillis Urge Senate Indian Affairs Committee to Advance the Lumbee Recognition Act Sen.Thom Tillis
Nov. 9, 2021 Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Moves to Designation Phase Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Visited the beautiful Crazy Horse Memorial in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This monument is a great tribute to the incredible contributions native communities have made to South Dakota and our nation." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Urge Biden to Rescind Medals for Perpetrators of Wounded Knee Massacre Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 4, 2021 Kelly, Sinema, O'Halleran Introduce Bill to Fund Critical Drinking Water Infrastructure for White Mountain Apache Families Sen.Mark Kelly, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Urge Biden to Rescind Medals for Perpetrators of Wounded Knee Massacre Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 2, 2021 Rep. Chuck Fleischmann's Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act Passes House Rep.Chuck Fleischmann
Nov. 2, 2021 Rep. Mace Introduces Bill to Extend Federal Recognition to the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina Rep.Nancy Mace
Nov. 2, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Report Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, and Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Act on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Crisis Sen.Steve Daines
Nov. 1, 2021 Hudson Releases Statement on Lumbee Recognition Act Rep.Richard Hudson
Nov. 1, 2021 Vice Chairman Murkowski Welcomes November as National Native American Heritage Month Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Nov. 1, 2021 Rep. Ted budd Supports House Passage of Lumbee Recognition Act Sen.Ted Budd
Nov. 1, 2021 Cortez Masto Calls on Administration to Do More to Address Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 28, 2021 Idaho Delegation Helps Secure Small Business Development Grant in Idaho Sen.Mike Crapo
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I had a good meeting with SD tribal leaders & native veterans today. Our native communities have gone above and beyond the call to service and proudly defended our nation." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2021 Letter to Mark Greenblatt, Inspector General of the US Department of the Interior - Wyden, Merkley Seek Review of Accounting and Student Achievement Progress at Chemawa Indian School Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - We Need More Law Enforcement, Resources to Address MMIW Crisis in Montana Sen.Steve Daines
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury and the Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Congresswomen Escobar and Torres Lead Letter Urging Treasury and State Departments to Impose Targeted Sanctions Against Individuals Responsible for Human Rights Abuses of Environmental Defenders Rep.Veronica Escobar
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of Treasury, and Hon. Anthony Blinken - Congresswomen Escobar and Torres Lead Letter Urging Treasury and State Departments to Impose Targeted Sanctions Against Individuals Responsible for Human Rights Abuses of Environmental Defenders Rep.Norma Torres
Oct. 19, 2021 Merkley, Wyden Announce Federal Grants to Assist Oregon Tribes with Water Quality and Wetlands Restoration Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 14, 2021 Congresswoman Stansbury Advances Key Bills to Reinforce Tribal Sovereignty During Natural Resources Committee Hearing Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Oct. 14, 2021 Issa-Sponsored Bill to Protect Tribal Land Clears Key House Committee Rep.Darrell Issa
Oct. 12, 2021 Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Responsibly Fund Critical Public Services for Tribal Nations Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 12, 2021 McCollum, Young Introduce Legislation to Prevent Disruption of Critical Public Services for Tribal Nations Rep.Betty McCollum
Oct. 11, 2021 Rep. Stansbury Recognizes Indigenous People's Day Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Oct. 11, 2021 Congresswoman Norma J. Torres Releases Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep.Norma Torres
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of indigenous people lost their lives during the genocide committed against them in the Americas. Today we pause in solemn recognition of this human tragedy. And recommit to uplift the original occupants of this land." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Ready to cheer on @SecDebHaaland as she runs the #BostonMarathon through the ancestral homelands of the Massachusett, the Mashpee Wampanoag, and the Pawtucket people. Good luck runners and happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay2021!" Rep.Katherine Clark
Oct. 11, 2021 McCollum Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep.Betty McCollum
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "#IndigenousPeoplesDay represents a movement towards a more complete and accurate history of the United States. Today we reject the celebration of a legacy rooted in despair and dishonesty, and celebrate and acknowledge Indigenous people who endured too much for too long." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "On this #IndigenousPeopleDay, let's reflect on the contributions and resilience of Native American and indigenous populations. We must honor their culture, history, and place as the first inhabitants of America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Restoring protections to these national monuments is a great step in advancing environmental justice and centering Indigenous voices. These sacred lands must be conserved to honor our cultural heritage and planet for future generations. Thank you @SecDebHaaland and @POTUS !" Rep.Katherine Clark
Oct. 7, 2021 Strickland, Kilmer, Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Highlight Need for Federal Investments in Tribal Communities, Conservation Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Amata Takes Part In Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee Hearing Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
Oct. 6, 2021 Congressman Bishop Announces $520,131 U.S. Department of Education Award to Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe Rep.Sanford Bishop
Oct. 5, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Janet Yellen - Merkley, Wyden Urge Treasury Secretary to Establish an Office of Tribal Affairs Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 1, 2021 Wyden, Merkley Cosponsor Bill to Seek Healing for Stolen Native Children and Their Communities Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 30, 2021 Rep. Torres, DelBene, Bonamici, Davids & Sens Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep.Norma Torres
Sept. 30, 2021 DelBene, Torres, Bonamici, Davids, Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Rep. Torres, DelBene, Bonamici, Davids & Sens Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep.Cliff Bentz
Sept. 29, 2021 Congressman Horsford Secures Nearly $470,000 to Create Economic Opportunity for Native Americans with Disabilities Rep.Steven Horsford
Sept. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary - Establish Office of Tribal Affairs Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
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