| July 19, 2023
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GAO Responds to Lawmakers Request Letter for Study on Inequitable Justice System Facing Tribal Nations
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Sept. 29, 2022
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Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Economic Development in Tribal Communities
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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Letter to Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indain Affairs, and Lisa Murkowski, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indain Affairs - Hickenlooper, Colleagues Call for Hearing on Bill to Investigate Injustices at Native American Boarding Schools
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| May 11, 2022
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Merkley Issues Statement on First Investigative Report From Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Feb. 14, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Senator Murray Urges Administration to Form Advisory Group to Support Native Americans Living in Urban Areas
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2022
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Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Earn $500,000 in Federal Broadband Funds
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to Receive COVID-19 Aid
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Merkley, Wyden Urge Biden to Rescind Medals for Perpetrators of Wounded Knee Massacre
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Merkley, Wyden Urge Biden to Rescind Medals for Perpetrators of Wounded Knee Massacre
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Oct. 25, 2021
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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
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Federal Grants to Assist Oregon Tribes with Water Quality and Wetlands Restoration
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Oct. 5, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Janet Yellen - Merkley, Wyden Urge Treasury Secretary to Establish an Office of Tribal Affairs
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Oct. 1, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley Cosponsor Bill to Seek Healing for Stolen Native Children and Their Communities
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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DelBene, Torres, Bonamici, Davids, Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Rep. Torres, DelBene, Bonamici, Davids & Sens Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Rep. Cliff Bentz
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| Sept. 29, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary - Establish Office of Tribal Affairs
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| July 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| June 4, 2021
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Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Extend Tribal Broadband Application Deadline
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| June 1, 2021
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Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect in Indian Country
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| May 13, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley: Coquille Indian Tribe to Receive $180,000 Grant for Economic Development
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 4, 2021
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Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Extend Tribal Broadband Application Deadline
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| April 29, 2021
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Senate Passes Wyden and Merkley's Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 28, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Heinrich, Senate Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize New Water Infrastructure, Address Backlogs For Tribal Communities
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Wyden and Merkley Bill to Improve Water Quality and Services for Tribes Passes Committee Vote
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| March 19, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley: Nine Oregon Tribes to Receive $10.5 Million for Affordable Housing
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| March 19, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley: Nine Oregon Tribes to Receive $10.5 Million for Affordable Housing
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| March 12, 2021
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Letter to Rob Fairweather, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget - Senator Murray, Pacific Northwest Congressional Members Call on OMB to Support Injunction, Stop Sale of Seattle Archives Facility
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| March 11, 2021
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Letter to Mr. Rob Fairweather, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Crapo Joins Call to Stop Sale of Seattle Archives Facility
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| March 11, 2021
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Letter to Rob Fairweather, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget - Pacific Northwest Congressional Members Call on OMB to Support Injunction, Stop Sale of Seattle Archives Facility
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| March 6, 2021
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Wyden Secures New County and Tribal Payment Program in COVID Relief Package
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| March 3, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin & Colleagues Advocate to Protect Americans from Losing Access to Vital Utilities During Pandemic
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| March 2, 2021
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Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| March 2, 2021
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Wyden Introduces Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement on Tribal Lands
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Improve Water Quality and Services for Western Tribes
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jeff Merkley and Representative Gwen Moore Introduce Legislation to Diversify the Perinatal Workforce and Improve Access to Maternity Care
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Jan. 21, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley: Oregon Receiving More Than $4.6 Million in Federal COVID-19 Health Grants
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Jan. 21, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley: Oregon Receiving More Than $4.6 Million in Federal COVID-19 Health Grants
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Jan. 11, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Receive Expanded Access to Wireless Broadband
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Jan. 11, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Receive Expanded Access to Wireless Broadband
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Letter to AIG, Allianz, Aviva, AXIS, Chubb, CNA, Generali, Liberty Mutual, Lloyd's, Markel, Munich Re, QBE, RLI, SCOR, Sompo, Swiss Re, Talanx, The Hartford, Tokio Marine, Travelers, WR Berkley, and Zurich Cantonal Bank - Merkley, Colleagues Push 22 Financial Services Companies to Prioritize American Health, Safety, Economic Security by Not Insuring Arctic Drilling
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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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. Ron Wyden, ...
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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. 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. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Heinrich Call Out FCC for Shortchanging Tribes on Tribal Broadband Application Deadline
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Steve Dillingham, Census Bureau Director - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, and the Hon. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the Census Bureau - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribe of Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw Indians to Receive $900,000 Federal COVID-19 Grant
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Senate Indian Affairs Committee Advances Wyden and Merkley Bills to Support Oregon Tribes
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $350,000 in EPA Grants for Tribal Communities
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service; Tara Sweeney, Assistance Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior; Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education; Ruth Ryder, Acting Director of the Office of Indian Education; and Elinor McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight to Provide Mental Health Care for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth During Pandemic
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Receive $269,000 Grant for Water Infrastructure Repairs
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| July 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rosen Joins Letter Calling for Department of Justice to Address the Mass Closure of Polling Locations in Tribal Communities
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| June 25, 2020
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Senate Indian Affairs Committee Holds Hearing on Wyden and Merkley's Bills to Support Oregon Tribes
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Udall, Murray: Trump Administration is Worsening Educational Disparities in Tribal Schools Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce $1.2 Million in Grants for Tribal Housing Improvements
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich Urges FCC To Ensure Rural Tribal Communities Have Equal Internet Access
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Cantwell, Heinrich, Senate Dems Urge FCC To Ensure Rural Tribal Communities Have Equal Internet Access
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Lewis, Neal, Davis, Wyden Condemn Rule Enabling Further Harm to LGBTQ+ and Native American Foster Youth
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Udall Pushes to Include Additional Funding for Tribal and Urban Indian Health Facilities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues to Treasury: Disburse $8 Billion in Critical COVID-19 Relief to Tribal Governments Immediately
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Wyden: New SBA Guidance Will Help Oregon's Rural Health Districts, Tribes and Employee-owned Businesses Get COVID-19 Economic Aid
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 23, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $430,000 in Nutrition and Supportive Services Grants for Tribes
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Tara Sweeney, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs - Wyden, Merkley Urge Trump Administration to Distribute COVID-19 Relief Funding Swiftly and Fairly to Tribes
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call for All Tribal Small Businesses to Receive Equal Access to Relief
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Legislators Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Senator Wyden, Rep. Schrader Request Release of West Coast Fishery Disaster Assistance Funding
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Udall, NM Delegation Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Rear Admiral Micheal Weahkee, Principal Duty Director of Indian Health Service, and Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control - Gianforte Demands Immediate Release of Congressionally Approved COVID-19 Aid to Indian Country
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Thune, Wyden Introduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Bonamici, DeFazio, Schrader File Amicus Brief Supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2019
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Pacific Northwest Delegation Announces House Passage of Bill to Improve Safety and Sanitation at Columbia River Tribal Fishing Sites
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2019
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Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Improve Water Quality and Services for Western Tribes
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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