tag: 119th

Scott Cameron, Buu Nygren, Lamar Keevama and Johnny Lehi Jr.
Tribal water rights settlements are expensive — and the Trump administration is balking at the cost of fulfilling the U.S. government’s trust and treaty obligations.
Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing and legislative hearing on March 11, 2026.
Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing and legislative hearing on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Johnny Lehi Jr
Vice President Johnny Lehi Jr. of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Lamar Keevama
Chairman Lamar Keevama of the Hopi Tribe testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Buu Nygren
President Buu Nygren of the Navajo Nation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Scott Cameron
Scott Cameron of Department of the Interior testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026.
Colorado River
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to focus on tribal water rights, including a bill to settle a long-running dispute in Arizona.
'Every Native Vote Counts'
Voting rights advocates say a bill to overhaul elections could disenfranchise millions of Americans, including Native voters.
Markwayne Mullin
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C.
Legislative Hearing on H.R.2827, H.R.6162 and H.R.7065
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on March 4, 2026.
Seneca Nation
The Seneca Nation, the Muscogee Nation and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians are asserting their sovereign rights.
Native American Women Warriors
The 119th Congress is slowly but surely taking action to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda following a less than stellar start to the session.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding its first legislative hearing of the new year.
NAFOA
The Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act has been reintroduced in the 119th Congress.
Tom Cole, Bill Anoatubby and Chris Anoatubby
In Oklahoma, springtime means more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather. It also means that storm season is coming.
Quilt Walk for Justice
Tune into Native America Calling get a picture of the current trends for domestic violence prevention.
NAFOA
NAFOA is proud of 1st Vice President VaRene Martin for being recognized for her leadership.
Eagle Staff and Flags
With help from Congress, the Donald Trump administration stripped some $1.5 billion in federal funds previously promised to tribes.
Mark Kelly
A federal judge ruled that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth cannot demote Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) over comments made about the U.S. military.
Lisa Murkowski and Bheri Rose Hallam
Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families.
National Museum of the American Indian
A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators.
Testimony: Polly Watson
Polly Watson of Bristol Bay Native Corporation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 10, 2026.
Testimony: Katherine Carlton
Katherine Carlton of Chugach Alaska Corporation and the Native American Contractors Association testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 10, 2026.
Testimony: Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 10, 2026.
Indianz.Com
Cariann Ah Loo of the Native Hawaiian Organizations Association testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 10, 2026.
Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on February 10, 2026.
Economic Self-Determination in Action: Examining the Small Business Administration Native 8(a) Program
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on February 10, 2026.
NAFOA
NAFOA and Tribal Leaders Testify Before Oversight Hearing on Economic Development.
Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.2098, S.1055 & S.699
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on February 4, 2026.
Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.2098, S.1055 & S.699
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on February 4, 2026.
Testimony: Leanndra Ross
Leanndra Ross of the Southcentral Foundation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026.
Testimony: Dayna Seymour
Dayna Seymour from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026.
Testimony: Darrell LaRoche
Darrell LaRoche of the Indian Health Service testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026.
Quyana Clubhouse
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to take testimony on legislation benefiting tribal health programs.
Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a hearing on February 3, 2026.
Indianz.Com
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” See the witness list.
Hearing Memo: Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” Read the hearing memo.
Hearing Notice: Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a hearing titled “Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country.” See the hearing notice.
NAFOA
Tune in to NAFOA’s testimony on making federal economic development programs work in Indian Country.