Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025.

Impacts of Government Shutdowns and Agency Reductions in Force on Native Communities
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.

Markup of H.R.1723, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act
The House Committee on Education and Workforce holds a markup on H.R.1723, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act.

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Successes and Opportunities at the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs focuses on self-determination and self-governance at an oversight hearing on September 17, 2025.

Dutch Kuyper
Dutch Kuyper, Vice President of Land and Real Estate for Cook Inlet Region, Inc., testifies about “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.”

Ethan Tyler
Ethan Tyler, Senior Director of Public Policy and Lands for the Aleut Corporation, testifies about “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.”

John Christensen Jr.
John Christensen Jr., President of the Native Village of Port Heiden, testifies about “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.”

Nagruk Harcharek
Nagruk Harcharek, President of Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, testifies about “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.”


Unleashing Indian Energy – Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on September 10, 2025.

Nomination Hearing to consider Mr. William Kirkland to be Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a nomination hearing for William “Billy” Kirkland on July 17, 2025.

'We have a lot of support throughout Indian Country'
Chairman John L. Lowery discusses efforts to secure federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe on June 30, 2025.

H.R.2556 - the Comprehensive Offshore Resource Enhancement Act
The House Committee on Natural Resources considers a tribal consultation amendment to H.R.2556,, the Comprehensive Offshore Resource Enhancement Act, at a markup on June 25, 2025.

H.R.725, the Crow Revenue Act
The House Committee on Natural Resources considers H.R.725, the Crow Revenue Act, at a markup on June 25, 2025.

'Sacred, protected sites': Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-New Mexico)
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-New Mexico) discusses efforts to protect sacred sites with Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.

'Frustrated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs': Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wisconsin)
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wisconsin) voices concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs at a hearing on June 12, 2025.

Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California) - H.R.3444, Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California) speaks in support of H.R.3444, the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act.

Bill Tripp
Bill Tripp from the Karuk Tribe testifies in support of H.R.3444, the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act.

Shayai Lucero Native Military Service Member Wreath
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a Memorial Day event in honor of Native service members.

Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds an oversight hearing titled “Examining 50 years of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act in Indian Country.”

Native American Education – Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Education
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Native programs at the Department of Education.

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Indian Education
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses his views on Indian education on February 12, 2025.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Business Meeting to consider several bills (March 5, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation on March 5, 2025.

Oversight Hearing to “Examine Native Communities’ Priorities for the 119th Congress”
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hears about Native community priorities for the 119th Congress.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 3
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on February 27, 2025.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 26, 2025.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 2, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 26, 2025.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Afternoon Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of February 25, 2025.

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Day 1, Morning Session
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of February 25, 2025.

Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz
Watch a special presentation during the first meeting of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 5, 2025.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Organizational Business Meeting
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts an organizational business meeting on February 5, 2025.

H.R.43 - Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.43, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act, on February 4, 2025.

H.R.42 - Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.42, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, on February 4, 2025.

H.R.226 - Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.226, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, on February 4, 2025.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren #DC #HonorTheTreaties
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addresses a tribal gathering on the eve of the U.S. presidential inauguration.

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley #DC #HonorTheTreaties
Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley addresses a tribal gathering on the eve of the U.S. presidential inauguration.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina): 'The Network Working Against the Lumbee Tribe
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) lashes out against the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at a hearing on sports betting on December 17, 2024.

Bryan Newland, Joe Biden and Deb Haaland
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland opens the White House Tribal Nations Summit in Washington, D.C.

Investigating the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Federal government officials testify about the crisis of missing and murdered relatives on November 20, 2024.

Investigating the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Native women leaders testify about the crisis of missing and murdered relatives on November 20, 2024.