| Oct. 25, 2024
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Senator Murray Applauds Historic Presidential Apology to Tribes for Federal Indian Boarding School Era, Affirms Commitment to Tribal Nations
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 11, 2024
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Legislation to Spur Economic Development for Puyallup Tribe Heads to President Biden’s Desk
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 27, 2024
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Senator Murray Secures Nearly $19 Million for Southwest WA through Congressionally Directed Spending
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 18, 2024
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WA Tribes Awarded $32.2M to Fight Impacts of Climate Change, Murray and Cantwell Announce
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 5, 2024
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Senators Murray, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Protect Tribal Members from Undue Medical Bill Debt Collection
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 27, 2023
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Senator Murray Statement on Presidential Memorandum Prioritizing Salmon, Fish Restoration in Columbia River Basin
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 22, 2023
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Murray, Cantwell Celebrate Historic Tribal Agreement to Restore Salmon in Upper Columbia River Basin
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 22, 2023
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Murray, Cantwell Celebrate Historic Tribal Agreement to Restore Salmon in Upper Columbia River Basin
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Aug. 7, 2023
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Senator Murray Visits Lone Tree Point, Discusses Conservation Efforts with Swinomish Tribe and Northwest Straits Commission
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2023
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Murray, Cortez Masto Introduce New Legislation to Expand Food Assistance for Tribal Households in WA and Across the Country
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 20, 2023
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Ranking Member Larsen Applauds Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Strengthening Tribal Transportation Safety
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| June 15, 2023
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Murray Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Indian Child Welfare Act
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 10, 2023
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Senator Murray: Living Up to Our Nation's Commitments to Tribes Includes Delivering on Key Federal Investments--Not Slashing Them
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 28, 2022
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Senator Murray Secures Over $11 Million to Support the Swinomish Tribe's Port Authority
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 10, 2022
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Tweet - "Native peoples and their history, culture, and future are so important to Washington state. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let's celebrate and continue working to support Tribal communities--and also acknowledge the painful history they have faced."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 10, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 22, 2022
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Washington Congressional Members Introduce Legislation to Help Puyallup Tribe Place Over 17 Acres of Land in Trust to Spur Economic Development
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 22, 2022
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Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Address MMIW Crisis
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Aug. 31, 2022
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Senator Murray Meets with Survivors, Advocates, and Tribal Leaders on VAWA, Which Includes Murray-Led Legislation to Help Sexual Assault Survivors Access Care
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 30, 2022
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Senator Murray, Rep. Schrier, Tribal and Local Leaders Highlight Historic Federal Investment in Salmon Recovery at Howard Hanson Dam
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 14, 2022
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Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 23, 2022
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Treasury Department Creates Office of Tribal and Native Affairs Following DelBene's Efforts
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| June 1, 2022
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Strickland, Cantwell Bill Supports Chehalis Tribe's Job Creation Efforts
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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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. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| May 5, 2022
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Tweet - "For too long, the tragedy of missing & murdered Indigenous women & girls has been devastating for WA state's Tribal communities. We took steps to help tackle this crisis when we reauthorized #VAWA, but today let's recommit ourselves to doing more to end this epidemic. #MMIWG"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 5, 2022
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Newhouse Leads Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Tweet - "American Indians and Alaska Natives who live in urban settings in WA state are often left out of key federal support programs. I joined @SenAlexPadilla and my colleagues to urge the Biden Admin to identify and fix these gaps."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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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. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Cantwell Secures Commitment from Department of Justice to Visit Washington State to Better Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Nov. 26, 2021
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Senator Murray Native American Heritage Day Statement
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 26, 2021
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 2, 2021
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Cantwell Statement on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Report
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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Strickland, Kilmer, Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Highlight Need for Federal Investments in Tribal Communities, Conservation
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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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. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Strickland Secures House Passage of Over 20 Provisions to Support Military Families & Servicemembers in Defense Budget
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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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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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 13, 2021
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House Appropriations Bill Includes Funding Increase for Urban Indian Health Pushed by Rep. Smith
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 8, 2021
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Young, Jayapal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Federal Properties From Being Sold if the Sale Harms Tribal Access to Federal Services
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| June 28, 2021
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Strickland, Kilmer Secure Historic Funding Increase for Puget Sound Restoration
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| May 5, 2021
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Cantwell Statement on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| May 5, 2021
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Newhouse Introduces Resolution for National Day of Awareness on MMIW Crisis
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| April 21, 2021
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Cantwell Urges Deputy Small Business Administrator Nominee to Fix Barriers to PPP Loans
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| April 20, 2021
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Newhouse, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Strengthen Hydropower, Increase Clean Energy in Pacific Northwest
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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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. Rick Larsen, ...
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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. Patty Murray, ...
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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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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Senator Murray Announces Millions in Federal Housing Funding for Washington State Tribes During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Strickland Urges Wastewater Infrastructure Investments to Support Tribal Communities
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Cantwell Applauds Injunction to Block Sale of National Archives Building, Home to Vital Pacific Northwest Historical Records
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Larsen: Pandemic Relief is a Down Payment to Protect Washingtonians' Health, Economic Security
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| Nov. 18, 2020
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Cantwell Bill to Improve Tribal Broadband, Bridge Digital Divide Passes Committee
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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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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| 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. Suzan DelBene, ...
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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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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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Newhouse Leads Colleagues to Demand House Vote on MMIW Legislation
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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. 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. Maria Cantwell, ...
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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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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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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. Maria Cantwell, ...
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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. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Cantwell Slams Pebble Project, Applauds President's Son for Coming Out Against Proposal
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| July 24, 2020
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Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Newhouse Leads Call to House Leadership: Pass Bipartisan MMIW Legislation Before August Recess
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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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. Patty Murray, ...
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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. Patty Murray, ...
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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. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Column: Working Together for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| May 8, 2020
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Cantwell, Newhouse Applaud Announcement of New Health Care Facility for Colville Tribe
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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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. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Mullin Urges House Leaders to Include Funding for IHS, Tribal Health Facilities in Next Relief Package
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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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. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Tribal Communities in Coronavirus Response Efforts
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Native American Caucus Implore FCC to Grant Emergency Broadband Authority in Indian Country
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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