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Oct. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I'm always fighting for law enforcement in Nevada, and I've introduced legislation to help police in Indian country get the resources they need. My bill strengthens Tribal law enforcement and will help combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women across the U.S." Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 11, 2022 Heinrich, Hoeven, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Tribal Connect Act To Increase High-Speed Internet Access On Native Lands Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 10, 2022 Tweet - "We owe Native Americans an enormous debt. From the first days of this country, they were lied to, their treaties violated, and their needs ignored. Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day, let us recommit to standing with them in the fight for long overdue justice." Sen. Bernie Sanders
Oct. 10, 2022 Tweet - "On #IndigenousPeoplesDay and every day, I'm proud to honor and celebrate the immeasurable contributions of all the Native communities in Nevada and across our nation. I'll keep fighting in the Senate to protect and strengthen the rights of Indigenous people." Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 10, 2022 Tweet - "On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we come together to honor the vibrant cultures, contributions, and perseverance of Indigenous peoples in Wisconsin and across the nation." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Oct. 10, 2022 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." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2022 Rep. Stansbury Recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Oct. 10, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2022 Rep. Neguse Announces Over $6 Million for Rural and Mountain Communities Across Colorado's 2nd District Rep. Joe Neguse
Oct. 1, 2022 Tweet - "At the request of @MarcoRubio and myself, @POTUS has expedited the Major Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, making federal dollars available to members impacted by #Ian. Read more:" Sen. Rick Scott
Sept. 29, 2022 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Economic Development in Tribal Communities Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There are 28 diverse, vibrant Tribes and Tribal communities throughout Nevada. Today on #NativeAmericanDay, I'm proud to honor these Indigenous communities and celebrate their traditions." Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 22, 2022 Thune, Rounds, Johnson Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service, Increase Accountability and Transparency Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2022 Washington Congressional Members Introduce Legislation to Help Puyallup Tribe Place Over 17 Acres of Land in Trust to Spur Economic Development Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Address MMIW Crisis Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 22, 2022 Cortez Masto Introduces Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Public Safety in Indian Country Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 22, 2022 Gallego Leads Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Public Safety in Indian Country Sen. Ruben Gallego
Sept. 20, 2022 Heinrich, Leger Fernández Lead Bicameral Bills To Approve Water Rights Settlements For Four Pueblos Sen. Martin Heinrich
Sept. 20, 2022 Rep. Stansbury Defends Tribal Sovereignty And Solicits Tribal Input To Respond To Castro-Huerta Decision Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Sept. 20, 2022 Feinstein, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Enact Water Settlement between Tule River Tribe and United States Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 20, 2022 Rep. Leger Fernández, Senator Heinrich Introduce Bills To Approve Water Rights Settlements For Four Pueblos Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
Sept. 20, 2022 Rep. Stansbury Joins Heinrich, Leger Fernández To Introduce Bicameral Bills To Approve Water Rights Settlements For Four Pueblos Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Sept. 14, 2022 Heinrich, Luján, Lujan Grisham Announce $4.4 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding To Boost Tourism, Workforce Training Opportunities For Pueblos Of Taos, Picuris Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 13, 2022 Senators Baldwin, Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Give Local and Tribal Communities Tools to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Epidemic Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 7, 2022 Senator Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs and Save Lives Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 31, 2022 Senator Murray Meets with Survivors, Advocates, and Tribal Leaders on VAWA, Which Includes Murray-Led Legislation to Help Sexual Assault Survivors Access Care Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2022 Senator Murray, Rep. Schrier, Tribal and Local Leaders Highlight Historic Federal Investment in Salmon Recovery at Howard Hanson Dam Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2022 Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Welcome Over $1 Million In Federal Funding To Support Chronic Disease Prevention In Tribes Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Aug. 2, 2022 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Critical Energy Projects in Tribal Communities Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 29, 2022 Schatz: New Direct Loans Will Bolster Tribal Energy Development Sen. Brian Schatz
July 28, 2022 Chairwoman Waters Testifies Before Senate on Need to Uphold Equal Citizenship Rights of Descendants of Freedmen: "We Must Honor Our Word as a Nation" Rep. Maxine Waters
July 27, 2022 Schatz Leads Oversight Hearing on 1866 Reconstruction Treaties Between United States and Oklahoma Tribes Sen. Brian Schatz
July 26, 2022 Heinrich, Leger Fernández Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Tribal Food Sovereignty, Increase Access To Free School Meals For Native Children Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
July 26, 2022 Heinrich, Leger Fernández, Stansbury, Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Tribal Food Sovereignty, Increase Access To Free School Meals For Native Children Rep. Melanie Stansbury
July 26, 2022 Leger Fernández, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Free School Meals and Improve Tribal Sovereignty for Native Students Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
July 22, 2022 Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Announce $875,079 In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Laguna Pueblo Businesses Along Route 66 Highway Rep. Melanie Stansbury
July 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Daines Stands with Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Calling for Increased Public Safety Measures on Reservation Sen. Steve Daines
July 19, 2022 Rep. Sewell's Legislation to Create the Black Belt National Heritage Area Passes the House of Representatives Rep. Terri Sewell
July 15, 2022 House Passes Golden Bill to Ensure Wabanaki Nations' Equal Access to Future Beneficial Federal Laws and Programs Rep. Jared Golden
July 15, 2022 Rep. Sewell Votes to Combat Discriminatory Practices in Financial Services Rep. Terri Sewell
July 15, 2022 Tester, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Homeownership Opportunities For Native American Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 14, 2022 Rounds and Tester Introduce Legislation to Improve Homeownership Opportunities for Native American Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
July 14, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 12, 2022 Lankford Aims to Create Parity within Indian Health Care System Sen. James Lankford
July 9, 2022 Tweet - "This is an important step to make voting more accessible to Nevada Natives. I'll continue to stand with for our Native communities and ensure that they have the representation they deserve." Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 8, 2022 Murkowski Welcomes Major Announcement on Alaska's Willow Project Sen. Lisa Murkowski
July 5, 2022 SENATOR MARKEY CELEBRATES $1.1 MILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION GRANT TO SUPPORT TRIBAL AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY IN MASHPEE, MASSACHUSETTS Sen. Ed Markey
July 1, 2022 Sen. Cramer: USDA Rural Development Awards $5 Million to North Dakota Tribes Sen. Kevin Cramer
June 29, 2022 Congresswoman Stansbury Statement On Today's Supreme Court Ruling Undermining Tribal Sovereignty Rep. Melanie Stansbury
June 29, 2022 Governor Hochul, U.S. Department of Interior and Onondaga Nation Announce One of the Largest Returns of Land to an Indigenous Nation by Any State Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I'm always fighting for law enforcement in Nevada, and I've introduced legislation to help police in Indian country get the resources they need. My bill strengthens Tribal law enforcement and will help combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women across the U.S." Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 11, 2022 Heinrich, Hoeven, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Tribal Connect Act To Increase High-Speed Internet Access On Native Lands Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 10, 2022 Tweet - "We owe Native Americans an enormous debt. From the first days of this country, they were lied to, their treaties violated, and their needs ignored. Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day, let us recommit to standing with them in the fight for long overdue justice." Sen.Bernie Sanders
Oct. 10, 2022 Tweet - "On #IndigenousPeoplesDay and every day, I'm proud to honor and celebrate the immeasurable contributions of all the Native communities in Nevada and across our nation. I'll keep fighting in the Senate to protect and strengthen the rights of Indigenous people." Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 10, 2022 Tweet - "On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we come together to honor the vibrant cultures, contributions, and perseverance of Indigenous peoples in Wisconsin and across the nation." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Oct. 10, 2022 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." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2022 Rep. Stansbury Recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Oct. 10, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 4, 2022 Rep. Neguse Announces Over $6 Million for Rural and Mountain Communities Across Colorado's 2nd District Rep.Joe Neguse
Oct. 1, 2022 Tweet - "At the request of @MarcoRubio and myself, @POTUS has expedited the Major Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, making federal dollars available to members impacted by #Ian. Read more:" Sen.Rick Scott
Sept. 29, 2022 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Economic Development in Tribal Communities Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There are 28 diverse, vibrant Tribes and Tribal communities throughout Nevada. Today on #NativeAmericanDay, I'm proud to honor these Indigenous communities and celebrate their traditions." Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 22, 2022 Thune, Rounds, Johnson Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service, Increase Accountability and Transparency Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2022 Washington Congressional Members Introduce Legislation to Help Puyallup Tribe Place Over 17 Acres of Land in Trust to Spur Economic Development Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Address MMIW Crisis Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 22, 2022 Cortez Masto Introduces Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Public Safety in Indian Country Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 22, 2022 Gallego Leads Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Public Safety in Indian Country Sen.Ruben Gallego
Sept. 20, 2022 Heinrich, Leger Fernández Lead Bicameral Bills To Approve Water Rights Settlements For Four Pueblos Sen.Martin Heinrich
Sept. 20, 2022 Rep. Stansbury Defends Tribal Sovereignty And Solicits Tribal Input To Respond To Castro-Huerta Decision Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Sept. 20, 2022 Feinstein, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Enact Water Settlement between Tule River Tribe and United States Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Sept. 20, 2022 Rep. Leger Fernández, Senator Heinrich Introduce Bills To Approve Water Rights Settlements For Four Pueblos Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
Sept. 20, 2022 Rep. Stansbury Joins Heinrich, Leger Fernández To Introduce Bicameral Bills To Approve Water Rights Settlements For Four Pueblos Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Sept. 14, 2022 Heinrich, Luján, Lujan Grisham Announce $4.4 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding To Boost Tourism, Workforce Training Opportunities For Pueblos Of Taos, Picuris Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 13, 2022 Senators Baldwin, Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Give Local and Tribal Communities Tools to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Epidemic Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Sept. 7, 2022 Senator Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs and Save Lives Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 31, 2022 Senator Murray Meets with Survivors, Advocates, and Tribal Leaders on VAWA, Which Includes Murray-Led Legislation to Help Sexual Assault Survivors Access Care Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2022 Senator Murray, Rep. Schrier, Tribal and Local Leaders Highlight Historic Federal Investment in Salmon Recovery at Howard Hanson Dam Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 2, 2022 Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Welcome Over $1 Million In Federal Funding To Support Chronic Disease Prevention In Tribes Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Aug. 2, 2022 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Critical Energy Projects in Tribal Communities Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 29, 2022 Schatz: New Direct Loans Will Bolster Tribal Energy Development Sen.Brian Schatz
July 28, 2022 Chairwoman Waters Testifies Before Senate on Need to Uphold Equal Citizenship Rights of Descendants of Freedmen: "We Must Honor Our Word as a Nation" Rep.Maxine Waters
July 27, 2022 Schatz Leads Oversight Hearing on 1866 Reconstruction Treaties Between United States and Oklahoma Tribes Sen.Brian Schatz
July 26, 2022 Heinrich, Leger Fernández Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Tribal Food Sovereignty, Increase Access To Free School Meals For Native Children Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
July 26, 2022 Heinrich, Leger Fernández, Stansbury, Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Tribal Food Sovereignty, Increase Access To Free School Meals For Native Children Rep.Melanie Stansbury
July 26, 2022 Leger Fernández, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Free School Meals and Improve Tribal Sovereignty for Native Students Rep.Teresa Leger Fernandez
July 22, 2022 Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Announce $875,079 In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Laguna Pueblo Businesses Along Route 66 Highway Rep.Melanie Stansbury
July 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Daines Stands with Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Calling for Increased Public Safety Measures on Reservation Sen.Steve Daines
July 19, 2022 Rep. Sewell's Legislation to Create the Black Belt National Heritage Area Passes the House of Representatives Rep.Terri Sewell
July 15, 2022 House Passes Golden Bill to Ensure Wabanaki Nations' Equal Access to Future Beneficial Federal Laws and Programs Rep.Jared Golden
July 15, 2022 Rep. Sewell Votes to Combat Discriminatory Practices in Financial Services Rep.Terri Sewell
July 15, 2022 Tester, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Homeownership Opportunities For Native American Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 14, 2022 Rounds and Tester Introduce Legislation to Improve Homeownership Opportunities for Native American Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
July 14, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 12, 2022 Lankford Aims to Create Parity within Indian Health Care System Sen.James Lankford
July 9, 2022 Tweet - "This is an important step to make voting more accessible to Nevada Natives. I'll continue to stand with for our Native communities and ensure that they have the representation they deserve." Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 8, 2022 Murkowski Welcomes Major Announcement on Alaska's Willow Project Sen.Lisa Murkowski
July 5, 2022 SENATOR MARKEY CELEBRATES $1.1 MILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION GRANT TO SUPPORT TRIBAL AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY IN MASHPEE, MASSACHUSETTS Sen.Ed Markey
July 1, 2022 Sen. Cramer: USDA Rural Development Awards $5 Million to North Dakota Tribes Sen.Kevin Cramer
June 29, 2022 Congresswoman Stansbury Statement On Today's Supreme Court Ruling Undermining Tribal Sovereignty Rep.Melanie Stansbury
June 29, 2022 Governor Hochul, U.S. Department of Interior and Onondaga Nation Announce One of the Largest Returns of Land to an Indigenous Nation by Any State Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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