Federal acquisition regulations and legislation related to Alaska Native Corporations, including Section 8(a) Program, H.R. 711, S. 382, H.R. 925, and annual National Defense Authorization Acts.
Indian/Native American Affairs
Lobbying activity on this issue
1,483 activities
Indian/Native American Affairs at the federal level impacting the Tribe.
tribal sovereignty and water rights
Tribal sovereignty, water rights, and fishing rights
Oil and gas.
NAGPRA Grant funding THPO funding
SNAP, Water Rights, IHS Funding, DOI-IA Funding, Mining
Federal Contracting matters... SBA 8(a) Program and Executive Orders impacting federal procurement.
SBA for *A approval for tribe
S. 761 - Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act Unnumbered House Bill - Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act S.390- BADGES for Native Communities Act H.R. 1010- BADGES for Native Communities Act H.R.4754 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 S.2431 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Indian and Tribal Community Affairs
Appropriations; economic development opportunities
Tiwahe; Appropriations; Public Safety and Tribal Jurisdiction
Tribal self-governance; gaming; Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (H.R.1723/S.1301).
General Indian Country representation, funding for projects.
Water rights and related issues.
Indian nation issues and center support.
Gaming issues, economic development, sovereignty, and general Indian Nation issues.
Indian nation issues and support.
Issues pertaining to tribal sovereignty and the development of public lands.
Issues impacting tribal sovereignty and economic development.
Issues related to tribal sovereignty
General issues related to Indian affairs.
Reintroduction of the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act for the 119th Congress -- HR 3723 -- and advocacy for its passage
Senate and House - Support increased funding for BIA & DOJ Law Enforcement funding for Indian Country; support legislation to merge the two departmental budgets for Indian country law enforcement needs; advocate for increased funding and advanced appropriations for I.H.S.; request that federal funding for Indian tribes across federal departments and agencies not be eliminated, reduced, or harmed through the budget reconciliation process, and to stop RIFs; seek funding to complete construction and prepare for operation of new adult detention center; work on FY 2026 CDS project requests. DOI & DOJ - Advocate for Indian country law enforcement enhancement & services. BIA - Seek funding for Law Enforcement and for completion of adult detention center; work on Tribes Indian Managed Health Care facility. BIA & BIE - Work on 638 Contract of remaining BIA and BIE Programs, Services and Facilities.
Senate and House - Continued advocacy supporting increased BIA & DOJ Law Enforcement funding and its implementation for Indian Country; support increased funding and advanced appropriations for I.H.S.; request increased funding for roads on Indian reservations; request increased funding for self-governance compacting; request that federal funding for Indian tribes across federal departments and agencies not be eliminated, reduced, or harmed through the budget reconciliation or rescission process; work on CDS project requests. BIE - Support increased funding for Education and School funding in Indian Country. BIA & BIE - Request to 638 Contract Remaining BIA and BIE Programs, Services and Facilities to Stop Proposed RIFs. Fish & Wildlife Service - Work on MOU for White Horse Hill management and seek approval of it. DOI & DOJ - Advocate for Indian country law enforcement enhancement of funding & services.
Senate and House - Continue advocacy for increased BIA & DOJ Law Enforcement funding and resources for Indian Country, and legislation to merge the two agency budgets for Indian country law enforcement needs; advocate for increased funding and advanced appropriations for I.H.S.; discussions to restore funding for Black Hills Forest Management Agreement; seek funding for planning for new hospital; work on on CDS project requests for FY 2026. BIA - Request to Contract Remaining BIA Programs, Services and Facilities to Stop Proposed RIFs; advocate for passage of the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act. DOI & DOJ - Advocate for Indian country law enforcement enhancement of funding & services. BIA & USDA/Forest Service: Work on implementation of firefighting and fuel reduction agreement for Black Hills Forest under Tribal Forest Protection Act. BIA & USDA/Forest Service: Work on firefighting and fuel reduction agreement for Black Hills Forest under Tribal Forest Protection Act. I.H.S. - Request funding for planning for a new hospital.
Senate and House - Continue to support increased funding for BIA & DOJ Law Enforcement for Indian Country; support FY26 House mark for BIA/OJS over the lower Senate mark; support efforts to fully fund Indian housing and use I.H.S. water funding for new housing; support S. 2022, Tribal Tax Investment and Reform Act, including legislation to provide direct Low Income Housing Tax Credits for Indian Country; support increased funding and advanced appropriations for I.H.S. and its implementation; advocate that all federal departments and agencies not be eliminated, reduced, or harmed through the implementation of the budget reconciliation law and to stop proposed RIFs; advocate for passage of the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act. DOI & DOJ - Continued to advocate for Indian country law enforcement enhancement of funding & services. BIA & USDA/Forest Service - Continued work on funding of firefighting and fuel reduction agreement for Black Hills Forest under Tribal Forest Protection Act.
Native American housing policy; Issues related to the reauthorization of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA); appropriations for Native American housing programs.
Education on Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.