Congress – Native Vote

U.S. Senate designates National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week

February 3, 2025

“Our tribal colleges and universities play a vital role in Montana’s communities and provide incredible opportunities for higher education on or near Montana’s reservations,” said Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana).

Media Advisory: Senate Committee on Finance schedules vote on Health and Human Services nomination

February 3, 2025

The Senate Committee on Finance is meeting on February 4, 2025, to mark up the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be Secretary of the Department of Health and…

National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers: Tribal funding ‘paused’ by President Donald Trump

January 30, 2025

Federal funding for tribal historic preservation has been put on hold, according to the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers.

NAFOA Policy Alert: OMB Rescinds Memorandum Freezing Federal Funds

January 29, 2025

If your Tribe encounters difficulties accessing systems or receives notifications from agencies, we urge you to send comments and forward messages to info@nafoa.org.

Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) on ‘unlawful and unprecedented’ freeze of federal funds

January 28, 2025

"Billions of dollars for New Mexico and the nation are at stake," said Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico).

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Sen. Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) call for passage of Lumbee Fairness Act

January 23, 2025

Two of the Lumbee Tribe's biggest supporters in the U.S. Congress say legislative action is needed for federal recognition.

House Committee on Appropriations invites Indian Country witnesses to testify in DC

January 23, 2025

American Indian and Alaska Native public witness hearings will take place on Tuesday, February 25, and Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) votes for Interior and Energy nominees

January 23, 2025

“In order to implement an energy policy that will actually serve the interests of our nation and bring down prices for American consumers, President Trump needs to have his team…

Rep. David Rouzer (R-North Carolina) introduces Lumbee Fairness Act

January 16, 2025

“The federal government has denied generations of Lumbee Tribe members the full recognition and tribal sovereignty granted to other federally-recognized tribes,” said Rep. David Rouzer (R-North Carolina).

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) meets with Interior and Energy nominees

January 10, 2025

"Evaluating all presidential nominees is a responsibility I take very seriously. I will consider every nomination carefully as I carry out my constitutional duty and I look forward to hearing…