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Native lawmaker Yvette Herrell loses re-election bid in Congress (November 11, 2022)

The Native contingent in the U.S. House of Representatives will be down by one come the next session of the U.S. Congress.

Cronkite News: U.S. Supreme Court ruling a ‘real threat’ to tribal sovereignty (September 21, 2022)

A decision from the nation’s highest court opens tribal lands to state jurisdiction — even though tribes have not consented to the imposition.

House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States - Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court's Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty

Examining Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta: The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tribal Sovereignty (September 20, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a hearing to examine the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court on tribal sovereignty.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R. 6032, H.R. 6964, H.R. 7581 [Discussion Draft ANS], H.R. 8115, H.R. 8286, H.R. 8380, and H.R. 8387 (September 13, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States meets for a legislative hearing on September 14, 2022.

‘It is a GOOD DAY’: Alaska Native woman makes history at the polls (September 1, 2022)

Mary Peltola is making history as the first Alaska Native to serve in the U.S. Congress following a special — and unique — election in which the Democratic candidate defeated two Republicans.

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.

‘A direct assault on tribal sovereignty’: Lawmaker calls for action to address U.S. Supreme Court ruling (June 29, 2022)

“Congress must consult with our tribal nations to find a meaningful path forward,” said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-New Mexico), a member of the House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Biden administration backs Indian boarding school bill (June 27, 2022)

The Biden administration is fully supporting a bipartisan bill to study the Indian boarding school era, Secretary Deb Haaland said at a hearing on Capitol Hill.

Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Bureau of Indian Education (June 27, 2022)

A joint hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Bureau of Indian Education” takes place on June 28, 2022.

House Committee on Natural Resources markup on Indian Country bills (Round Two) (June 15, 2022)

The House Committee on Natural Resources meets for a markup on June 15, 2022.

Tom Wooten: Samish Nation faces termination era threats (June 15, 2022)

The Samish Indian Nation has historically suffered significant obstacles in our path to self-determination, due to agency mistakes, inaction, delay and decades of litigation.

Indian Country legislation ‘hijacked’ by Republicans on Capitol Hill (June 9, 2022)

Democrats are vowing to return to work better prepared after they said Republicans “hijacked” a slew of Indian Country bills during a markup where nothing was accomplished.

Gaylord News: Boarding school bill faces Republican opposition (June 8, 2022)

Bipartisan efforts to create a federal commission to explore and repair the legacy of the nation’s notorious Indian boarding schools have hit a stumbling block over subpoena authority.

House Committee on Natural Resources markup on Indian Country bills (June 8, 2022)

The House Committee on Natural Resources meets for a markup on June 8, 2022.

Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Bureau of Indian Education (May 23, 2022)

A joint hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Bureau of Indian Education” takes place on May 24, 2022.

AUDIO: House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R.5444 (May 16, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing on H.R.5444 (May 12, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act.

Repatriation of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Children at Carlisle Indian Industrial School

Indian boarding school bill up for first hearing on Capitol Hill (May 10, 2022)

A bill to address the harmful legacy of Indian boarding schools is getting its first hearing amid renewed attention to the painful era.

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 437, H.R. 6063, H.R. 6181 [Discussion Draft ANS], S. 314, S. 559, and S. 789

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing (April 29, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on six tribal bills on April 27, 2022.

House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Legislative Hearing (April 27, 2022)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on six tribal bills on April 27, 2022.

‘He believed in getting stuff done’: Native land bill set to advance in honor of Don Young (April 25, 2022)

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to approve legislation to honor the legacy of the late Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska), who was known as a champion of Native issues.

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.

Tribal consultation bill finally set for movement on Capitol Hill (March 28, 2022)

Tribal leaders and tribal organizations are rallying in support of a bill that mandates consultation with Indian nations on actions that affect their interests.

POSTPONED: House Committee on Natural Resources Markup (March 16, 2022)

The House Committee on Natural Resources holds a markup to consider the Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Effective Consultation with Tribes Act.

Non-Indians assert ‘mestizo’ identity in bid for consultation policy (March 1, 2022)

A Democratic-led bill working its way through Congress would extend the federal policy of consultation to people who have recently been asserting an Indian identity.

Cam Foreman: Human rights abuses continue in Indian Country (January 25, 2022)

We are at a crossroads in United States and Indigenous history.

H.R.2074 – Indian Buffalo Management Act (December 1, 2021)

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2074, the Indian Buffalo Management Act, on December 1, 2021.

H.R.897 – Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act (December 1, 2021)

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.897, the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act, on December 1, 2021.

H.R.2930 – Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act (STOP Act) (December 1, 2021)

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.2930, the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act, on December 1, 2021.

President Biden signs pro-tribal bill into law as Native American Heritage Month winds down (November 23, 2021)

A bipartisan bill to enable the Seminole Tribe to exercise greater control over its lands has finally become law.

Cronkite News: Republican loses committee posts for violent social media post (November 19, 2021)

Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) will no longer serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources, where he regularly objected to efforts to protect tribal territories.

‘A clear message to sovereign nations’: Indian Country cheers passage of $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill (November 12, 2021)

A $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that includes billions of dollars in investments for Indian Country is finally over the finish line on Capitol Hill.

Indian Country bills set for passage in U.S. House of Representatives (November 1, 2021)

Seven Indian Country bills, affecting tribal homelands, federal recognition and urban Indians, are slated for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives

Strengthening Indigenous Communities Through Cultural and Environmental Preservation (October 26, 2021)

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds an oversight hearing titled “Strengthening Indigenous Communities Through Cultural and Environmental Preservation.”