Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
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Legislation introduced to improve services for Native Elders in the United States
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) introduced the Enhancing Native Elders’ Longevity, Dignity, Empowerment, and Respect (Native ELDER) Act to improve federal programs and services for Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian Elders. The legislation, introduced in May, coincides with the national observance of Older Americans Month.
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Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing Successes and Contributions of Native Women
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution led by Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz, honoring the achievements of Native women in the United States. Vice Chairman Murkowski expressed her pride in the Senate's support for the resolution, stating, "Native women have helped shape our country in areas of military service, arts, science, culture, language, human rights, and sports." Chairman Schatz echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the critical importance of recognizing the impacts of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women on...
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Committee Hears from Native Leaders, Officials, Organizations on Public Safety Concerns in Native Communities
Yesterday, the Committee held a hybrid listening session, “Public Safety & Justice Resources in Native Communities,” to hear from Native leaders, individuals, and organizations on public safety matters affecting their communities. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), vice chairman of the Committee, delivered opening remarks.“This Committee takes public safety in Native communities very seriously,” said Chairman Schatz. “We recognize the diversity of needs – from law...
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Senator Murkowski Welcomes $30.4 Million for Climate Projects in Alaska Tribal Communities
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, expressed her appreciation for the recent announcement of more than $30.4 million allocated for 42 climate resilience projects in tribal communities across Alaska. The funding for these projects was provided through various sources including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and the annual appropriations process."The selection of more than 40 climate resilience projects across tribal communities in Alaska is a significant step...
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Schatz, Murkowski Lead Legislative Hearing on Indian Affairs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), vice chairman of the Committee, led a legislative hearing on Indian Affairs on February 8, 2024. The hearing saw testimony from a range of key figures in the field.Among those who testified were "Assistant Secretary for Legislation Melanie Anne Egorin from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services" and "Deputy Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Kathryn Isom-Clause from the U.S. Department of the Interior"....