Elders, low-income workers, veterans and those with disabilities are among your family, friends and neighbors who depend on rural transit.
Our military veterans are some of America’s finest and are deserving of every ounce of our gratitude and appreciation.
Our elders are the foundation of our communities, the keepers of our history, and the heart of our families.
It is time to lead. It is time to follow Cherokee Nation’s lead and save SNAP for all Oklahomans in need.
The Cherokee language is the heart of who we are as a people.
Cherokee Nation remains deeply committed to protecting our culture, preserving our history and strengthening families for future generations.
The Cherokee Nation identity, itself, balances between who we were and where we are going.
Cherokee Nation is stronger today because we embraced the challenge of self-governance.
Five years ago, we began a journey to secure and renew the beloved Cherokee Heritage Center.
At the Cherokee Nation, we have long been committed to building a health system that is among the best in the world.
Cherokee Nation can deliver a “wellness dividend” to citizens now and for generations to come.
Unfortunately, the horror of Alzheimer’s is something my family and I are all too familiar with.
By the end of the month, September 30th, we must fund the government.
Whether it’s social, geographical or technological, Cherokee citizens are resilient in the face of change.
Across Oklahoma and the Cherokee Nation Reservation, too many families face a modern hunger season each summer when school cafeterias are closed.
Here at the Cherokee Nation, we remain proud of our Cherokee students and grateful for the support they receive from their families, public school districts and communities.
The Cherokee Nation has existed from time immemorial.
For generations, the Cherokee Nation has prioritized education and worked to build partnerships that uplift our people and create a better future.
I am already hitting the ground running in Oklahoma’s Fourth District as we head into August 2025.
Investing in children is a direct investment in our sovereignty.
For the first time, the Cherokee Nation is looking ahead with a new plan for policing and public safety.
What good are treaty fishing rights if you can’t eat the fish because they’re poisoned?
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider two Indian Country bills as lawmakers return to work following the July 4 holiday.
As Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, I look forward to utilizing the priorities and initiatives in the One Big Beautiful Bill to continue to guide our work.
Our culture — who we are — is the true strength of the Cherokee Nation.
The U.S. Supreme Court has scaled back the ability of federal judges to impose injunctions in a contentious dispute involving birthright citizenship.
Our nation’s independence was not granted to us without a cost.
This is our story, and we are sharing it with the world.
Claremore Indian Hospital is near and dear to my heart.
The American people gave their Representatives a mandate when they overwhelmingly voted for change.
We’ve prioritized inclusivity and equity in health care by creating space where individuals and families impacted by rare diseases feel seen, heard and supported.
Job Corps changes many lives for the better, and Talking Leaves is the gold standard.
For nearly two centuries, Cherokee Nation has upheld a vision of justice anchored in accountability and self-determination.
With each Cherokee child we uplift, we write a new chapter of success and goodness for our people.
We affirm our collective belief that no Cherokee should go hungry — not now, not ever.
Every child, every woman, and every citizen of our tribe should know that their nation will fight for them, protect them, and honor their lives.
I will never stop advocating for our rights and ensuring the promises made to the Cherokee people are kept.
We are building a future rooted in responsibility, respect and hope.
Water truly is life, and in Cherokee Nation, we will continue to honor that truth for future generations.
The days of the federal government treating us like wards in the areas of food sovereignty and food security are over.
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