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AUDIO: Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.2098, S.1055 & S.699 (February 5, 2026)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on February 4, 2026. 
VIDEO: Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.2098, S.1055 & S.699 (February 5, 2026)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on February 4, 2026. 
Testimony: Leanndra Ross of Southcentral Foundation (February 4, 2026)
Leanndra Ross of the Southcentral Foundation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026. 
Testimony: Dayna Seymour of Colville Tribes (February 4, 2026)
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 of Indian Health Service (February 4, 2026)
Darrell LaRoche of the Indian Health Service testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts hearing for tribal health bills (February 4, 2026)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to take testimony on legislation benefiting tribal health programs. 
AUDIO: Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country (February 3, 2026)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a hearing on February 3, 2026. 
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.
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.
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: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (February 2, 2026) (February 2, 2026)
Tune in to NAFOA’s testimony on making federal economic development programs work in Indian Country. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children.
Grist: Miccosukee Tribe hits roadblock in protecting homelands (January 15, 2026)
The Miccosukee people have always considered the Florida Everglades their home. 
Indian Country swept up in anti-immigration agenda (January 13, 2026)
From the Everglades of Florida to the Twin Cities in Minnesota, Indian Country is feeling the brunt of an aggressive — and violent — anti-immigration agenda. 
The first year of the Donald Trump era ended with yet another strike on Indian Country, this one coming straight from the White House.
Statement: Chairman of Miccosukee Tribe on veto of homelands bill (December 31, 2025)
“The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida has long supported President Trump’s commitment to Everglades restoration, for the benefit of America’s public lands,” said Chairman Talbert Cypress. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sets business meeting and hearing (December 17, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a business meeting and legislative hearing as the first half of the 119th Congress comes to a close. 
VIDEO: H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 (December 16, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025. 
VIDEO: H.R.3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 (December 16, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025. 
VIDEO: H.R.2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025 (December 16, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 (December 16, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 (December 16, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025 (December 16, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025, on December 15, 2025. 
VIDEO: H.R.2916, a bill to ratify the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim (December 12, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2916, a bill to settle a land claim of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, on December 9, 2025. 
VIDEO: H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (December 12, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025. 
VIDEO: H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act (December 12, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act, on December 9, 2025. 
VIDEO: H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act (December 12, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2916, a bill to ratify the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim (December 11, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2916, a bill to settle a land claim of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, on December 9, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (December 11, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2389, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act (December 11, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2388, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act, on December 9, 2025. 
AUDIO: H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act (December 11, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act, on December 9, 2025. 
Defense bill snubs Indian Country in favor of Lumbee federal recognition (December 8, 2025)
Indian Country is on the losing end of the stick with the release of a must-pass defense bill that was negotiated behind closed doors. 
Cronkite News: Bipartisan bills target social media platforms (December 3, 2025)
Lawmakers have struggled for years to regulate social media platforms in ways that tamp down misinformation and extremism. 
Cronkite News: Rally calls out government mistreatment of veterans (November 12, 2025)
The message at a rally at the Arizona State Capitol was loud and clear: “Stop Firing Vets.”
PRESS RELEASE: Choctaw Nation welcomes deal to reopen federal government (November 12, 2025)
“We are pleased to see members of Congress appear ready to set aside their differences and continue their work to serve all Americans,” said Principal Chief Gary Batton. 
Tom Cole: Honoring the heroes who served our country (November 10, 2025)
Our military veterans are some of America’s finest and are deserving of every ounce of our gratitude and appreciation.
TEXT: Bill text of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (November 10, 2025)
The Continuing Appropriations Act ends the shutdown of the U.S. government and funds federal agencies through January 30, 2027. 
The Special Diabetes Program for Indians will regain funding, at least temporarily, under legislation to reopen the federal government.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 10, 2025) (November 10, 2025)
The federal government has been shut down for 41 days — with possible end in sight.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, announces legislation to reopen the federal government.
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