| Nov. 16, 2020
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Cortez Masto Statement Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Nov. 16, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 12, 2020
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Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Delegation's Landless Legislation Rectifies 50-Year Injustice
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Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2020
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Udall, Murkowski Mark 30th Anniversary of Native American Languages Act, Announce New Bipartisan Native American Language Bill
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2020
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Rosen, Cortez Masto Commend Distribution of 2.5 GHZ Spectrum Licenses to Tribes to Close Digital Divide
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2020
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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"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows - McSally, Daines Urge Deadline Extension for Tribal COVID Relief Fund
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Hoyer Statement Announcing Floor Vote on the Lumbee Recognition Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $300,000 for Wabanaki Educational Program at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Hoeven & Udall: President Trump Signs the Progress for Indian Tribes Act of 2019 Into Law
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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Cole Applauds President Trump's Commitment to Indian Country
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Rep. Tom Cole
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| Oct. 19, 2020
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King Cosponsors "Critical Step" Bipartisan Bill to Expand Broadband Access to Underserved Tribal Communities
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Sen. Angus King
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| Oct. 19, 2020
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King Cosponsors "Critical Step" Bipartisan Bill to Expand Broadband Access to Underserved Tribal Communities
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Sen. Angus King
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| Oct. 16, 2020
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith & Representative Angie Craig Help Introduce Legislation to Expand Tribal
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2020
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Cortez Masto Supports Expanding Tribal Broadband
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2020
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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"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Today we celebrate the history and cultures of Native Americans and their contributions to this imperfect nation. #IndigenousPeoplesDay"
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Oct. 12, 2020
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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."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Oct. 11, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 11, 2020
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Cortez Masto, Murkowski Hail Trump Signing of Bills to Curb Epidemic of Missing, Murdered and Trafficked Native Women
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| Oct. 10, 2020
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Savanna's Act Becomes Law -- Cantwell-Championed Legislation Provides New Tools, Law Enforcement Coordination to Fight Violence Against Indigenous Women
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Oct. 10, 2020
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Murkowski's Bipartisan Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous Women Signed into Law
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Indigenous Peoples' Day Resolution
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Rep. Tom Cole, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Rounds, Thune Legislation Would Create a Congressional Charter for National American Indian Veterans (NAIV)
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| Oct. 6, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Object to Trump Interior Department's Refusal to Extend Chaco Comment Process During Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 5, 2020
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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
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Cortez Masto Applauds Almost $1 Million in Grants to Support Nevada Students
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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Johnson Legislation Honoring Ben Reifel Passes the House
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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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
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Rep. Betty McCollum
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| Sept. 28, 2020
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Klobuchar, Smith Announce Over $3 Million for Economic Development to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2020
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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
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Rep. Ron Estes, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Alaska Delegation Criticizes Circuit Court Ruling Against Native Corporations
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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HUFFMAN TRIBAL FAIRNESS AMENDMENT PASSES AS PART OF CLEAN ENERGY PACKAGE
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Rep. Jared Huffman
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Hoeven Convenes Legislative Hearing to Receive Testimony on Five Indian Bills
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Udall Leads Indian Affairs Hearing on Legislation to Address Broadband, Health Care Access in Indian Country
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Address the Murder and Abduction of Native Women and Girls
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Rep. Davids Applauds Passage of Bill to Increase Focus on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Hoeven Statement After House Passes Five Indian Bills, Sending Them To The President
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Murkowski, Cortez Masto Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous People Advances
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden, Walden Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Correct Historic Travesty Inflicted on The Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Reservation
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Murkowski's Legislation Addressing Crisis of Missing, Murdered, and Trafficked Indigenous People Advance
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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House Passes Gallego-Authored Bill to Uphold Trust Responsibility to Native American Veterans
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Sen. Ruben Gallego
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Johnson Tribal School Bill Passes the House
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Hoeven: House passes Savanna's Act, bill goes to president to be signed into law
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Hoeven: House Passes Savanna's Act, Bill Goes to President to Be Signed Into Law
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Stauber Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bills to Address Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Rep. Pete Stauber
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Cantwell-Cosponsored Legislation to Improve Response to Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls Heads to President's Desk for Signature
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Chairman Hoeven and Vice Chairman Udall Statement on House Passage of Tribal Self-Governance Senate Bill
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Sen. John Hoeven, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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orres Passes Landmark Legislation Protecting Native American Women
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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DelBene Statement on U.S. Forest Service and Tulalip Tribes Watershed Agreement
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Newhouse Leads Colleagues to Demand House Vote on MMIW Legislation
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Commerce Committee Advances Sullivan's Bill to Protect Alaska Native Craftsmen
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Sen. Dan Sullivan
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Murkowski Speaks About Western Wildfires, Bill to Assist Alaska Native Elders
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board - Bipartisan Leadership of Senate Committees on Indian Affairs and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Call on the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve Board to Better Engage Tribes on Access to CARES Act Funding
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Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Crapo, Risch Announce Department of Transportation Grants for Ponderay, Nez Perce Tribe
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Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Call on FCC Chairman to Expeditiously Address the Digital Divide in Indian Country
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Letter to Warren Buffet - HUFFMAN, GRIJALVA, HAALAND CALL ON WARREN BUFFETT TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON PROMISE TO REMOVE DAMS, PROVIDE JUSTICE FOR TRIBES
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Rep. Jared Huffman
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Lisa Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Tribes Combat COVID-19, Other Public Health Crises
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Letter to Chairman Richard Shelby and Ranking Member Leahy of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to Chairwoman Nita Lowey and Ranking Member Kay Granger of the House Appropriations Committee - Klobuchar, Smith, Peterson Urge Inclusion of Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians' Tribal Fishery in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Packages
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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McSally Introduces Bipartisan Tribal Connect Act to Increase High-Speed Internet Access in Indian Country
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator - Udall, McCollum Demand Answers from EPA After Agency Reorganizes Hardrock Mining Office Without Congressional Authorization
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Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "For decades, Tribal elders have been defrauded by predators promising Social Security and Medicare benefits. Now, the fear and confusion over COVID-19 has given unscrupulous individuals new ways to swindle Tribal members out of their savings and sensitive personal information."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Gianforte, Luján Introduce Legislation to Identify Scams Targeting Native Americans
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Rosen Announces $300,000 in Grant Funding to Support AANAPI Education at UNLV
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Bipartisan Bill to Address Mental Health Needs of Native Veterans Introduced
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Rep. Tom Cole
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Brownley, Cole, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address the Mental Health Needs of Native Veterans
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Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - ".@JerryMoran, 10 other senators & I wrote @Senatemajldr & @GOPLeader urging for more #COVID19 resources for tribal governments in the next #coronavirus package. https://bit.ly/3gqWZ78"
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The #derecho has devastated folks across Iowa, including the Meskwaki Nation. I'm asking @POTUS to grant their request for a federal disaster declaration."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Barrasso Urges COVID-19 Support for Tribes
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America - Grassley, Ernst, Finkenauer Support Meskwaki Nation's Request for a Major Disaster Declaration
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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