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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.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, announces legislation to reopen the federal government.
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.
Arizona’s two Democratic senators confronted the Republican Speaker of the House over his refusal to swear a new Democratic lawmaker.
Supreme Court rejects Indian law cases amid U.S. government shutdown (October 6, 2025)
As the shutdown of the federal government enters its first full week, the nation’s highest court remains open for business. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (September 29, 2025) (September 29, 2025)
NAFOA just wrapped up a successful #NAFOAFall25 conference in Portland, Oregon! 
Tom Cole: Funding needed to continue fight against Alzheimer’s (September 10, 2025)
Unfortunately, the horror of Alzheimer’s is something my family and I are all too familiar with. 
‘Fight like hell’: Federal funding cuts threaten HIV/AIDS programs (September 8, 2025)
Advocates for Americans with HIV and their allies in Congress are vowing to “fight like hell” in the face of funding cuts that they say will cost lives. 
Tom Cole: Getting back to the work of the 119th Congress (September 2, 2025)
By the end of the month, September 30th, we must fund the government. 
Colorado Newsline: Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down (August 4, 2025)
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is no more, thanks to efforts from Republicans in the nation’s capital. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 4, 2025) (August 4, 2025)
Missed the agenda drop for #NAFOAFall25? Find it here!
“This legislation is meaningful progress in honoring the federal government’s obligations to Tribal Nations,” said President Mark Macarro.
Long-simmering tensions in the nation’s capital burst into the open at a confirmation hearing for one of Indian Country’s most crucial government positions.
The House Committee on Appropriations holds a subcommittee markup on the fiscal year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies bill.
Tom Cole: The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is a win for America (July 14, 2025)
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. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 7, 2025) (July 7, 2025)
The latest updates and opportunities shaping Tribal economies. 
Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) finalized Montana’s two-year budget, which contains several new investments for Indian Country.
Markup of funding bill for Indian Country programs postponed (June 23, 2025)
Indian Country is closely watching the appropriations process in light of funding cuts proposed by the executive branch of the U.S. government. 
The Donald Trump administration wants to cut funding for tribal colleges by nearly 90 percent.
VIDEO: ‘Sacred, protected sites’ (June 17, 2025)
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-New Mexico) discusses efforts to protect sacred sites with Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. 
VIDEO: ‘Frustrated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (June 17, 2025)
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wisconsin) voices concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs at a hearing on June 12, 2025. 
The movement to protect sacred sites is once again drawing attention as the Trump administration pushes to open more federal lands to development.
The House Committee on Natural Resource hears from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on June 12, 2025.
Lawmakers are siding with tribes when it comes to the budget for the Indian Health Service.
AUDIO: Budget hearing for Indian Health Service (June 5, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations holds a hearing on the Indian Health Service budget. 
Key programs at the Indian Health Service are seeing flat funding under a budget proposal that eliminates a major tribal priority.
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against drastic cuts to Indian Country programs like law enforcement and school construction.
Thousands of Native people stand to lose eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the Big Beautiful Bill touted by President Donald Trump.
AUDIO: Budget hearing for Department of the Interior (May 21, 2025)
The House Committee on Appropriations hosts a budget hearing for the Department of the Interior on May 20, 2025. 
Despite pledges from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., programs serving Indian Country are in line for cuts and reductions.
Despite lacking a formal relationship with the U.S. government, the Lumbee Tribe depends on federal funds that are now being threatened by President Trump.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 12, 2025) (May 12, 2025)
NAFOA looks out for our community — help us grow by forwarding this newsletter! 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 5, 2025) (May 5, 2025)
NAFOA had a record-breaking turnout at its 43rd Annual Conference! 
Indian Country continues fight for funds promised by the U.S. government (February 21, 2025)
Indian Country is returning to the nation’s capital to hold the federal government accountable — a difficult task in a new political landscape.
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