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July 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Udall, Colleagues Urge Department of Justice to Address Mass Closure of Polling Locations in Tribal Communities
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 11, 2020
Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. McCollum, Hearing on Indian Health Service COVID-19 Response
Rep. Betty McCollum
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter T. Gaynor, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator - Udall, Democratic Senators Call on FEMA to Better Coordinate Disaster Response with Tribes
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 8, 2020
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
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 28, 2020
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
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich Urges FCC To Ensure Rural Tribal Communities Have Equal Internet Access
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
May 19, 2020
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
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
May 14, 2020
McCollum Statement on Proposed HEROES Act Funding for Indian Country
Rep. Betty McCollum
May 8, 2020
Udall, Smith, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 8, 2020
McSally Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 7, 2020
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and James Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 4, 2020
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
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
May 1, 2020
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
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
April 27, 2020
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
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
April 16, 2020
U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan: Coronavirus Relief Funding Meant for Tribes Should Go To Tribal Governments, Not Corporations
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
April 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Kennedy to Senate: Act now to protect Mashpee Wampanoag tribe
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
April 4, 2020
Stauber Announces Over $3 Million to Assist Tribes in Minnesota's Eighth District with Coronavirus Response
Rep. Pete Stauber
April 2, 2020
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
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
April 1, 2020
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
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
March 27, 2020
U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Legislation to Prevent Social Isolation Among Seniors and Improve Care for Tribal Elders Becomes Law
Sen. Tina Smith
March 20, 2020
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
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
March 5, 2020
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
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Senators Demand HHS Provide IHS Report on Patient Abuse and IHS Management Response to Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
March 4, 2020
U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Measures to Improve Mental and Physical Health for Seniors Pass Senate
Sen. Tina Smith
Jan. 30, 2020
Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Lisa Murkowski Press Secretary DeVos for Answers About Undercounting American Indian and Alaska Native Students
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, member of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, member of the United States Senate - Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Call for Senate Passage of House's VAWA
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Legislation to Help Tribal Communities Address Opioid Epidemic, Mental and Behavioral Health
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Klobuchar, Smith Laud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Simplify the FAFSA, Improve Access to Affordable Student Loan Repayment Plans, and Support Tribal Colleges and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Senate Indian Affairs Committee Advance Bills to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis
Sen. Tina Smith
Nov. 18, 2019
House Advances Heck Bill to Help Tribes Combat Homelessness
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 8, 2019
Native American Heritage Month Resolution Filed in House
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Rounds, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Native American Lending Services at HUD, Help More Native Families Become Homeowners
Sen. Tina Smith
Oct. 24, 2019
U.S. Sens. Tina Smith, Lisa Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Health Care Services for Native American Elders
Sen. Tina Smith
Oct. 23, 2019
Nfl Should End Racist Exploitation of Native Americans
Rep. Betty McCollum
Oct. 16, 2019
Murkowski, Smith Introduce Indian Energy Legislation
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Lisa Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Tribal Energy Legislation
Sen. Tina Smith
Oct. 11, 2019
Torres Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing "Indigenous Peoples' Day"
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Rep. Kilmer Hosts Appropriations Interior & Environment Subcommittee Chairwoman and Ranking Member to Highlight Funding Needs in the Region
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 25, 2019
U.S. Sens. Tina Smith & Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Reps. Denny Heck & Sean Duffy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Tribes Combat Homelessness in Minnesota, Nationwide
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 24, 2019
Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. McCollum, Hearing on Indian Education Construction
Rep. Betty McCollum
July 23, 2019
Congressman Don Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Protect Native American Seeds And Traditional Food Products
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
July 18, 2019
Rep. Gwen Moore Introduces Bipartisan ADVANCE Act Supporting Native American Communities
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
July 17, 2019
Rep. Heck introduces bipartisan ADVANCE act supporting Native American communities
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Native American Community Leaders - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Democratic Colleagues Request Feedback from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Leaders on the Effects of Climate Change on Native Communities
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 28, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Empower Tribal Communities to Prosecute Domestic Violence, Protect Native Children
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 14, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Bipartisan Group of Indian Affairs Committee Senators Introduce Bill to Address Law Enforcement, Public Safety Needs in Native Communities
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 13, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Strengthen Tribal and Federal Coordination and Reduce Violence in Native Communities
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 13, 2019
Udall Leads Bipartisan Group of Indian Affairs Committee Senators in Introducing Legislation to Address Law Enforcement, Public Safety Needs in Native Communities
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 22, 2019
Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Interior-Environment Funding Bill
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
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July 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Udall, Colleagues Urge Department of Justice to Address Mass Closure of Polling Locations in Tribal Communities
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 11, 2020
Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. McCollum, Hearing on Indian Health Service COVID-19 Response
Rep.Betty McCollum
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter T. Gaynor, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator - Udall, Democratic Senators Call on FEMA to Better Coordinate Disaster Response with Tribes
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 8, 2020
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
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 28, 2020
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
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich Urges FCC To Ensure Rural Tribal Communities Have Equal Internet Access
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
May 19, 2020
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
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
May 14, 2020
McCollum Statement on Proposed HEROES Act Funding for Indian Country
Rep.Betty McCollum
May 8, 2020
Udall, Smith, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 8, 2020
McSally Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 7, 2020
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and James Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 4, 2020
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
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
May 1, 2020
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
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
April 27, 2020
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
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
April 16, 2020
U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan: Coronavirus Relief Funding Meant for Tribes Should Go To Tribal Governments, Not Corporations
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
April 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Kennedy to Senate: Act now to protect Mashpee Wampanoag tribe
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
April 4, 2020
Stauber Announces Over $3 Million to Assist Tribes in Minnesota's Eighth District with Coronavirus Response
Rep.Pete Stauber
April 2, 2020
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
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
April 1, 2020
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
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
March 27, 2020
U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Legislation to Prevent Social Isolation Among Seniors and Improve Care for Tribal Elders Becomes Law
Sen.Tina Smith
March 20, 2020
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
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
March 5, 2020
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
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Senators Demand HHS Provide IHS Report on Patient Abuse and IHS Management Response to Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
March 4, 2020
U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Measures to Improve Mental and Physical Health for Seniors Pass Senate
Sen.Tina Smith
Jan. 30, 2020
Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Lisa Murkowski Press Secretary DeVos for Answers About Undercounting American Indian and Alaska Native Students
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, member of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, member of the United States Senate - Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Call for Senate Passage of House's VAWA
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Legislation to Help Tribal Communities Address Opioid Epidemic, Mental and Behavioral Health
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Klobuchar, Smith Laud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Simplify the FAFSA, Improve Access to Affordable Student Loan Repayment Plans, and Support Tribal Colleges and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Senate Indian Affairs Committee Advance Bills to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis
Sen.Tina Smith
Nov. 18, 2019
House Advances Heck Bill to Help Tribes Combat Homelessness
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 8, 2019
Native American Heritage Month Resolution Filed in House
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Oct. 29, 2019
Rounds, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Native American Lending Services at HUD, Help More Native Families Become Homeowners
Sen.Tina Smith
Oct. 24, 2019
U.S. Sens. Tina Smith, Lisa Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Health Care Services for Native American Elders
Sen.Tina Smith
Oct. 23, 2019
Nfl Should End Racist Exploitation of Native Americans
Rep.Betty McCollum
Oct. 16, 2019
Murkowski, Smith Introduce Indian Energy Legislation
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Lisa Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Tribal Energy Legislation
Sen.Tina Smith
Oct. 11, 2019
Torres Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing "Indigenous Peoples' Day"
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Rep. Kilmer Hosts Appropriations Interior & Environment Subcommittee Chairwoman and Ranking Member to Highlight Funding Needs in the Region
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 25, 2019
U.S. Sens. Tina Smith & Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Reps. Denny Heck & Sean Duffy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Tribes Combat Homelessness in Minnesota, Nationwide
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 24, 2019
Hearing of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. McCollum, Hearing on Indian Education Construction
Rep.Betty McCollum
July 23, 2019
Congressman Don Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Protect Native American Seeds And Traditional Food Products
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
July 18, 2019
Rep. Gwen Moore Introduces Bipartisan ADVANCE Act Supporting Native American Communities
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
July 17, 2019
Rep. Heck introduces bipartisan ADVANCE act supporting Native American communities
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Native American Community Leaders - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Democratic Colleagues Request Feedback from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Leaders on the Effects of Climate Change on Native Communities
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 28, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Empower Tribal Communities to Prosecute Domestic Violence, Protect Native Children
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 14, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Bipartisan Group of Indian Affairs Committee Senators Introduce Bill to Address Law Enforcement, Public Safety Needs in Native Communities
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 13, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Strengthen Tribal and Federal Coordination and Reduce Violence in Native Communities
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 13, 2019
Udall Leads Bipartisan Group of Indian Affairs Committee Senators in Introducing Legislation to Address Law Enforcement, Public Safety Needs in Native Communities
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 22, 2019
Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Interior-Environment Funding Bill
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
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