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The House Committee on Natural Resources holds an oversight hearing titled “Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country” on July 14, 2026.
“I will miss Senator Lindsey Graham, and so will the Congress he served so faithfully,” said Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma).
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (June 15, 2026) (June 15, 2026)
NAFOA’s 2026 programs for young professionals are now open! 
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.
Tom Cole: America must not break its promise to our seniors (June 10, 2026)
When a promise is made, you keep that promise — and Social Security is a promise we made to our seniors. 
The House Committee on Natural Resources is set to advance a land bill for the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.
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. 
Tom Cole: Making health a priority during Men’s Health Month (June 3, 2026)
All across our nation, men neglect their health.
“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.
At the end of the day, as a Congress and a country, we must do all we can to repay those who served us, both past and present.
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. 
Tribes in New Mexico are joining a growing fight against platforms that offer betting on sports events.
Secretary Doug Burgum is headed to Capitol Hill to testify about the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for the Department of the Interior.
As an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation myself, I know that predators prey on vulnerable children in Indian Country at alarming rates.
An investigation found that Jonathan Windy Boy sent inappropriate messages to a fellow lawmaker during the 2017 legislative session in Montana.
Jonathan Windy Boy is running as a Democrat to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives in Montana’s 2nd Congressional District.
Chairman Ken Choke of the Nisqually Tribe testifies in support of H.R.7515 on April 29, 2026.
Tom Cole: Political rhetoric has gotten out of hand (April 27, 2026)
Political violence is never acceptable – and I truly do believe the majority of Americans instinctively reject political violence. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (April 20, 2026) (April 20, 2026)
NAFOA alumni will be taking the stage at the #NAFOA2026 conference in Reno, Nevada. 
Tom Cole: Passport tips for the upcoming summer season (April 20, 2026)
I am sure many Oklahomans are planning to travel overseas this summer.
Jonathan Windy Boy, a Montana state lawmaker, is facing calls to resign following allegations involving minors.
Tom Cole: A reminder to file your taxes (April 13, 2026)
I look forward to seeing you keep more of the money you earn in your pocket. 
The Trump administration has terminated millions of dollars in grants that were promised to tribal projects.
Questions about American Indians came up repeatedly as the highest court in the land took up birthright citizenship, an issue at the center of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda.
“While Arizona families struggle with rising costs at home, Eli Crane is busy giving private tours to Russian officials,” said Jonathan Nez, a Native candidate for Congress.
House subcommittee sets hearing on Alaska Native art bill (March 24, 2026)
The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries is taking testimony on a bill to ensure that Alaska Native artists can continue to sell goods using ivory, 
The House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hear from an Indian Country witness regarding federal funding for adoption programs.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 23, 2026) (March 23, 2026)
“When Tribal Nations have the policy tools, capital access, and institutional support to develop their economies, their communities thrive — and so does the national economy,” NAFOA Treasurer Amy Minniear told Congress.
Tom Cole: Shutdown at Department of Homeland Security continues (March 23, 2026)
As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, more and more Americans are seeing the negative side effects. 
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.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 17, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 17, 2026.
The Trump administration transferred ownership of a sacred site in Arizona to a foreign-controlled copper mine company.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3073, the Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act, on March 16, 2026.
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.3073, the Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act, on March 16, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the afternoon of March 18, 2026.
The House Committee on Appropriations hears from American Indian and Alaska Native witnesses on the morning of March 18, 2026.
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