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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: Johnny Lehi Jr. of San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe (March 11, 2026)
Vice President Johnny Lehi Jr. of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs 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. 
Native Republican tapped for Cabinet post in surprise shakeup (March 6, 2026)
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) is poised to make history as the first Native person in the Donald Trump cabinet following a shake-up in Washington, D.C. 
The 119th Congress is slowly but surely taking action to advance Indian Country’s legislative agenda following a less than stellar start to the session.
Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families.
‘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. 
Testimony: Polly Watson of Bristol Bay Native Corporation (February 10, 2026)
Polly Watson of Bristol Bay Native Corporation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 10, 2026. 
Katherine Carlton of Chugach Alaska Corporation and the Native American Contractors Association testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 10, 2026.
Testimony: Chuck Hoskin Jr. of Cherokee Nation (February 10, 2026)
Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 10, 2026. 
Testimony: Cariann Ah Loo of Native Hawaiian Organizations Association (February 10, 2026)
Cariann Ah Loo of the Native Hawaiian Organizations Association testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 10, 2026. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on February 10, 2026.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on February 10, 2026.
AUDIO: Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.2098, S.1055 & S.699 (February 5, 2026)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on February 4, 2026. 
VIDEO: Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.2098, S.1055 & S.699 (February 5, 2026)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on February 4, 2026. 
Testimony: Leanndra Ross of Southcentral Foundation (February 4, 2026)
Leanndra Ross of the Southcentral Foundation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026. 
Testimony: Dayna Seymour of Colville Tribes (February 4, 2026)
Dayna Seymour from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026. 
Testimony: Darrell LaRoche of Indian Health Service (February 4, 2026)
Darrell LaRoche of the Indian Health Service testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 4, 2026. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts hearing for tribal health bills (February 4, 2026)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to take testimony on legislation benefiting tribal health programs. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children.
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. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 10, 2025) (November 10, 2025)
The federal government has been shut down for 41 days — with possible end in sight. 
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.
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.
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.
TESTIMONY: Arlinda Locklear of Lumbee Tribe (November 5, 2025)
Read the written testimony of Arlinda Locklear on behalf of the Lumbee Tribe before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
TESTIMONY: Michell Hicks of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (November 5, 2025)
Read the written testimony of Principal Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
TESTIMONY: Ben Barnes of Shawnee Tribe (November 5, 2025)
Read the written testimony of Chief Ben Barns on behalf of the Shawnee Tribe and the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
TESTIMONY: John Lowery of Lumbee Tribe (November 5, 2025)
Read the written testimony of Chairman John Lowery on behalf of the Lumbee Tribe before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is holding a legislative hearing to consider federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on October 29, 2025.
With the shutdown of the U.S. government entering another month, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is looking at the impacts on Native communities.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation takes health care to a new level (October 6, 2025)
Cherokee Nation is stronger today because we embraced the challenge of self-governance. 
Fifty years into the self-determination era, tribal nations are running into new obstacles when it comes to managing programs that serve their people.
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