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Fresh off her historic primary win in New Mexico, former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland returned to the nation’s capital to celebrate her latest achievement.
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding a legislative hearing on bills affecting tribal homelands, Indian health and economic development.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (June 8, 2026) (June 8, 2026)
NAFOA is providing testimony on a bill to consolidation tribal economic development programs at the federal level. 
The Trump administration’s highest-ranking Indian Country official is serving double duty with a new appointment at the federal agency overseeing the $43.9 billion tribal gaming industry.
“Gaming is an important contributor to the economic success of many tribes,” said Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland.
Tribal leaders say desecration of sacred sites is happening at a record pace after the Trump administration sidelined cultural and environmental barriers.
“As I look at the proposed FY27 budget for Indian Affairs programs, I’ve got questions as to whether or not it will meet the well-documented needs across Indian Country,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
“Importantly, it also upholds our sacred trust and treaty oaths to protect Native American communities,” Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) said of the Interior funding bill.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work after a long absence in the nation’s capital.
William “Billy” Kirkland of the Department of the Interior testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on May 20, 2026.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (May 18, 2026) (May 18, 2026)
Get budget updates from Capitol Hill and find resources for tribal leaders. 
The Trump administration is changing course when it comes to bison on federal lands, a shift that affects tribal recovery efforts.
Secretary Doug Burgum is headed to Capitol Hill to testify about the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for the Department of the Interior.
Chairman Ken Choke of the Nisqually Tribe testifies in support of H.R.7515 on April 29, 2026.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request: Department of the Interior (April 3, 2026)
The Department of the Interior includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education and the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration. 
Markwayne Mullin is on his way — just barely — to being the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a testy confirmation hearing in which tribal issues were only briefly discussed.
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.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing and legislative hearing on March 11, 2026.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing and legislative hearing on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Lamar Keevama of Hopi Tribe (March 11, 2026)
Chairman Lamar Keevama of the Hopi Tribe testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026. 
Testimony: Buu Nygren of Navajo Nation (March 11, 2026)
President Buu Nygren of the Navajo Nation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026. 
Testimony: Scott Cameron of Department of the Interior (March 11, 2026)
Scott Cameron of Department of the Interior testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sets hearing on water rights (March 10, 2026)
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. 
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is holding its first legislative hearing of the new year.
Bureau of Indian Affairs considers first Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (February 18, 2026)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is finally getting a chance to help expand tribal self-determination over energy development. 
‘We’re here too late’: Indian Country slams changes to education programs (February 10, 2026)
A controversial restructuring of Indian education programs is moving forward at the national level despite widespread opposition from tribes and educators. 
Nevada Current: Timbisha Shoshone Tribe wants to ‘tell our truth’ (January 30, 2026)
An exhibit on the history of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe is under review due to orders from Washington, D.C. 
Grist: Miccosukee Tribe hits roadblock in protecting homelands (January 15, 2026)
The Miccosukee people have always considered the Florida Everglades their home. 
The first year of the Donald Trump era ended with yet another strike on Indian Country, this one coming straight from the White House.
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. 
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. 
They say timing is everything, with a state-recognized group seeking action amid a lengthy shutdown of the federal government and a major breakdown in the halls of Congress.
TESTIMONY: Department of the Interior written statement (November 5, 2025)
Read the written testimony of the Department of the Interior before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 
Fifty years into the self-determination era, tribal nations are running into new obstacles when it comes to managing programs that serve their people.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs focuses on self-determination and self-governance at an oversight hearing on September 17, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs focuses on self-determination and self-governance at an oversight hearing on September 17, 2025.
Witness list for Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on self-determination (September 16, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is observing a significant milestone in the era of self-determination and self-governance. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting on September 10, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting on September 10, 2025.
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing on H.R.681, H.R.3654, H.R.3903, H.R.3925, H.R.4463 (September 10, 2025)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs holds a legislative hearing on September 9, 2025.
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