tag: land-into-trust
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.
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. 
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. 
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.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. 
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act (November 6, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025. 
VIDEO: Legislative Hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act (November 6, 2025)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on S.107, the Lumbee Fairness Act, on November 5, 2025. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a legislative hearing to consider federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need To Know This Week (September 15, 2025) (September 15, 2025)
Only one more week until the NAFOA fall conference! 
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. 
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is taking testimony from tribal and Alaska Native leaders at a legislative hearing.
House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs schedules hearing (September 4, 2025)
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs is getting back to work on tribal legislation following a long break. 
AUDIO: H.R.504, the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (July 16, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.504, the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act, on July 14, 2025. 
House of Representatives adds two Indian Country bills to agenda (July 14, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider two Indian Country bills as lawmakers return to work following the July 4 holiday. 
AUDIO: House Committee on Natural Resources Markup (June 26, 2025)
The House Committee on Natural Resources considers Indian Country legislation at a markup on June 25, 2025. 
Regulatory activity has ground to a halt at the Bureau of Indian Affairs but one pro-tribal action has made it over the finish line in the era of Donald Trump.
Press Release: Spirit Lake Nation reclaims 680 acres in North Dakota (March 17, 2025)
“This land transfer is a significant step toward strengthening tribal sovereignty and empowering the Spirit Lake Nation to use its trust lands for economic growth and community well-being,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is moving quickly to advance Indian Country legislation amid a dramatically changed political environment.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation on March 5, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a business meeting to consider pending legislation on March 5, 2025.
A whopping 26 bills are on the agenda as the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advances pending legislation.
The state of Alaska has filed suit against the Department of the Interior in hopes of shutting down a tribal gaming facility.
H.R.226, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (February 5, 2025)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.226, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, on February 4, 2025. 
Tribal justice office gains new leader amid big changes in Washington (January 15, 2025)
An award-winning government employee is leading the Office of Tribal Justice at the Department of Justice. 
Pokagon Band signs government-to-government agreement with Indiana (January 6, 2025)
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is starting off the new year with a new government-to-government agreement. 
Native America Calling: Tribes celebrate major landback wins (December 19, 2024)
The Osage Nation and the Cherokee Nation are among the tribes celebrating #LandBack victories. 
VIDEO: S.3857 – Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act (December 18, 2024)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.3857, the Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act, on December 17, 2024. 
Tribal homelands bill on agenda as 118th Congress comes to a close (December 17, 2024)
Another Indian Country bill is up for consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives as the 118th Congress comes to a close. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation reclaims boarding school sites (December 16, 2024)
For many decades, the United States attempted to destroy the proud culture of Native nations. 
‘We’re not done’: Indian Country legislation crawls through Congress (December 13, 2024)
Another batch of Indian Country bills is making its way through the 118th Congress, with only about a week left for tribal nations to see success. 
President Joe Biden is highlighting his administration’s Indian Country achievements as he prepares to visit a tribe in Arizona.
Muscogee Nation claims victory in long-running dispute over sacred grounds (October 17, 2024)
A federal appeals court has revived a long-simmering dispute between two tribal nations but both parties remain far apart on what the decision means for sacred Creek land
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