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Senate Committee examines effectiveness of Department of Energy tribal programs
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Senator Brian Schatz, Vice Chairman, led an oversight hearing to review federal programs at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that serve Tribal communities.
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GAO report urges changes to DOE tribal loan program; Senate committee plans hearing
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report in response to a request from U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Murkowski unveils draft bill focused on improving outcomes for Native children
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, who chairs the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has released a draft legislative package intended to improve the lives of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children.
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Senate Committee examines nominee for Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, conducted a nomination hearing for Mr. William “Billy” Kirkland, nominated by President Trump for the role of Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs within the...
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Bipartisan bill introduced for tribal tax parity
U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Lisa Murkowski have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring tax parity for Tribes, aligning their benefits with those of local and state governments.
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Murkowski and Schatz address HHS programs for Native American communities
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz are set to lead a hearing focused on public health and social services for Native Americans.
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Senators urge action on Indian Health Service staffing shortages
Senators Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, and Lisa Murkowski have called for immediate action from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address staffing shortages at the Indian Health Service (IHS).
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Murkowski and Schatz recognize national day for missing indigenous women
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz have issued a statement in recognition of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR).
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Senate resolution marks 50th anniversary of tribal self-determination act
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution led by Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Senator Brian Schatz, Vice Chairman of the committee.
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Senator Murkowski holds hearing on Native American education programs and federal priorities
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, headed an oversight hearing titled "Native American Education – Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Education."
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Senators Murkowski and Schatz lead hearing on Native American student support programs
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz recently presided over an oversight hearing focused on federal programs dedicated to supporting Native American students at the U.S. Department of Education.
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Senate passes resolution to honor Native women's contributions
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution in recognition of Women’s History Month, highlighting the significant achievements, cultures, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women throughout...
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Murkowski announces new majority staff for Senate Indian Affairs Committee
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, representing Alaska and serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), has announced the SCIA Majority staff for the 119th Congress.
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Indian Affairs Committee advances 25 bills addressing tribal issues
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, along with U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaiʻi and Vice Chairman of the Committee, conducted a business meeting in...
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Bill targets veterinary service gaps in rural tribal communities
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Martin Heinrich, Brian Schatz, and Gary Peters have reintroduced the Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act.
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Senator Murkowski seeks OMB action to protect tribal interests from executive orders
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, addressed the U.S. Senate floor concerning a letter she sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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Senators lead hearing on native community priorities for 119th Congress
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, representing Alaska and serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, along with U.S. Senator Brian Schatz from Hawaii, who is the Vice Chairman of the Committee, led an oversight hearing to discuss...
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Murkowski urges OMB action on tribal program protection from executive orders
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, who chairs the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has called upon the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue a memorandum ensuring that Indian Tribes are not adversely affected by the implementation of recent...
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Murkowski named chairman; Schatz takes vice chair role at Indian Affairs Committee
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz have been formally recognized in their new leadership roles on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs during an Organizational Business Meeting.
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Senate passes Native American Child Protection Act; two more bills head to House
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Lisa Murkowski have announced the Senate's passage of H.R. 663, known as the Native American Child Protection Act, which is set to become law.