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USET/USET SPF: ‘Together, we can shed a more truthful light on our history’ (October 25, 2024)

“President Biden’s acknowledgment of the deep wounds caused by the Indian boarding school era is a crucial step towards healing and reconciliation,” said Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation.

Republicans eager to rain on historic funding achievement for Indian Country (January 4, 2023)

After years of work, tribes finally achieved a historic first for the Indian Health Service. But Republicans are already ripping apart the funding agreement.

House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act

House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R. 5549 (July 28, 2022)

The House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act.

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House Committee on Appropriations FY2023 Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Day (April 6, 2022)

Representatives of regional tribal organizations present their fiscal year 2023 budget priorities to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Supreme Court nominee advances with show of support for tribal sovereignty (April 5, 2022)

The nation’s highest court is once again entering a season of significant change with major Indian law cases on the docket and a historic nominee nearing confirmation.

Wabanaki Nations seek ‘equality’ for their tribal sovereignty (April 4, 2022)

With one long-overdue legislative achievement under their belts, tribal nations from one of the furthest ends of Indian Country are asking Congress to fully recognize their sovereignty.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R.4715, H.R.5715, and H.R.6707 (April 4, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on three bills of interest in Indian Country.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R.4715, H.R.5715, and H.R.6707 (March 31, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on three bills of interest in Indian Country.

Resolution introduced for National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (May 5, 2021)

“The violence perpetrated against Indigenous women and girls is an epidemic that requires our attention and urgent action,” said Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona), Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Secretary Haaland leads Interior to a more tribal friendly future (April 27, 2021)

Secretary Deb Haaland is moving quickly to roll back negative policies as the Biden administration seeks to restore the nation-to-nation relationship with tribes and uphold the federal government’s trust and treaty obligations.

United South and Eastern Tribes welcome Biden administration homelands policy (April 27, 2021)

“Our homelands are essential to the exercise of Tribal sovereignty, cultural identity, and the foundations of our economies,” said USET SPF President Kirk Francis.

United South and Eastern Tribes praise nomination of Bryan Newland (April 23, 2021)

“Bryan knows first-hand the challenges we face, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead for us as sovereign governments,” said Kirk Francis, President of the USET Sovereignty Protection Fund.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs schedules oversight hearing (December 7, 2020)

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will focus on tribal self-governance and cultural sovereignty as the 116th Congress winds down.

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