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Davids, Feenstra Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Include Tribal Voices in Federal Food Programs After Shelves Went Empty
contractor to distribute food, which Tribal Nations and Indian Tribal Organizations warned could create serious risks for food … awarding contracts under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). FDPIR provides income-eligible households with food
PASSED: Davids’ Bipartisan Bill to Boost Native American Entrepreneurs Passes U.S. House
Administrator at SBA, I understand the need for Indian Country to have an advocate within the agency … Administrator position at SBA is essential so that Indian Country always has a seat at the head table
Davids, Bacon, Leger Fernández, Luján Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement
require DHS, in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Nations, to develop standardized training … Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs . “All law enforcement officials must respect tribal governments
Reps. Davids, Goldman Introduce Bill to Protect Native American Culture Amid Administration’s Removal of Historical Content at National Parks
including exhibits addressing forced removal and the federal Indian boarding school system. In some cases, historically accurate displays … each other." "The National Congress of American Indians supports this legislation to ensure that National Park Service educational
Sen. Moran, Rep. Mann Request Update from Bureau of Indian Affairs on Search for Permanent President for Haskell University
member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs – and U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) this week … Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, William “Billy” Kirkland, to provide an update on the status
Davids, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Investigate History of Indian Boarding Schools
Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025, to formally investigate, document, and report … history and policies of Indian boarding schools, as well as the long-term effects that these institutions have
Davids, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Native American Entrepreneurs
Administrator at SBA, I understand the need for Indian Country to have an advocate within the agency … 119th Congress. Its passage will mean Indian Country will have a seat at the head table
Davids, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Recognizing Importance of Tribal Colleges and Universities
economic, educational, and social well-being of Indian Country. “Tribal Colleges and Universities, including Haskell Indian Nations University … serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes, operating on 90 campuses across 16 states. Similar
Davids Calls for Submissions for Annual “Valentines for Vets”
cards to: Office of Representative Sharice Davids 9200 Indian Creek Parkway Suite 562 Overland Park
Senator Marshall Applauds Trump Admin for Returning Education to the States
Partnership ED and Department of the Interior (DOI): Indian Education Partnership ED and Health and Human Services
Davids’ Bipartisan Emergency Response Bills Advance Out of T&I Committee
President to provide fire management assistance directly to Indian Tribal Governments. This ensures tribal nations have the federal
Davids Helps Lead Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement
work for. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers working for Indian tribes are currently unable to enforce all our nation … Chehalis Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, the Suquamish Tribe, the Hopi Tribe
Davids, Moore, Colleagues Push to Restore Report on MMIP Crisis
combating violence against American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The Commission held seven in-person field hearings
After Months of Incorporating Feedback from Tribal Community, Sens. Moran, Marshall, Mullin, Reps. Mann, Schmidt Introduce Landmark Legislation to Reform Haskell University
introduced legislation that would federally charter Haskell Indian Nations University and transfer governance from the Bureau of Indian … been neglected and mismanaged by the Bureau of Indian Education. The bureau has failed to protect students, respond
Reps. Mann, Schmidt, Sens. Marshall, Moran, Mullin Introduce Landmark Legislation to Reform Haskell University
Release Legislation would transfer governance from Bureau of Indian Education to Haskell Board of Regents WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today … introduced legislation that would federally charter Haskell Indian Nations University, transferring governance from the Bureau of Indian Education
U.S. Reps. Sharice Davids (D-KS), Frank Lucas (R-OK) Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Food Access on Tribal Lands
introduced the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Act of 2025 , a bipartisan bill aimed at improving … control over running the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) , which provides food to eligible families living
Schmidt Backs Effort to Open India Market to Kansas Farm Exports
increase Kansas sorghum producers’ access to the Indian market . India has surpassed China as the world’s most … populous country. Growing access to the Indian market could provide a long-term counterweight to persistent trade tensions
During Pride Month, Davids Introduces Bill Supporting LGBTQI+ Youth Mental Health
Mental Illness (NAMI), The Trevor Project, Seattle Indian Health Board, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. “As someone
Sen. Moran Leads Reintroduction of Legislation to Restore Sovereign Status of Tribal Governments
member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs – today led nine of his colleagues in reintroducing the Tribal … bill – which is supported by more than 160 Indian tribes and tribal corporations – would provide greater independence
Davids Works to Protect Tribal Schools, Students from Trump’s Harmful Voucher Plan
Administration to restructure tribal education and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) programs into school voucher programs,” the Members … Administration to restructure tribal education and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) programs into school voucher programs
Davids Urges Trump to Immediately Stop Harmful Impacts to Vital Tribal Programs
services administered or funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Indian Health … impacts to federal employees and funding serving Indian Country, as those positions and programs are essential
Senator Marshall Honors American Flag by Introducing One Flag for All Act
organizations or churches in limited circumstances · Flags representing Indian Tribes · Flags representing the State, territory, county, city
Davids Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Recognizing Importance of Tribal Colleges and Universities
economic, educational, and social wellbeing of Indian Country. Davids serves as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Native … Congress. “Tribal Colleges and Universities, including Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas, provide unique educational opportunities for Native
PASSED: Sens. Moran, Daines, Heinrich Resolution Designating National Tribal Colleges & Universities Week
Universities. “Tribal colleges and universities, like Haskell Indian Nations University, provide native students the opportunity to receive … released draft legislation that would federally charter Haskell Indian Nations University and transfer governance from the Bureau