| Nov. 1, 2023
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Oct. 3, 2023
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $600,000 FOR THE SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE THROUGH INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO PLANT THOUSANDS OF NEW TREES, INCREASING GREEN SPACE AND PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR A BRIGHTER, CLEANER FUTURE FOR FAMILIES
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 3, 2023
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $600,000 FOR THE SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE THROUGH INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO PLANT THOUSANDS OF NEW TREES, INCREASING GREEN SPACE AND PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR A BRIGHTER, CLEANER FUTURE FOR FAMILIES
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 15, 2023
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HAALAND V. BRACKEEN
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| June 29, 2022
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Governor Hochul, U.S. Department of Interior and Onondaga Nation Announce One of the Largest Returns of Land to an Indigenous Nation by Any State
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary United States Department of Interior, and Hon. Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs United States Department of Interior - CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS LEADS NEW YORK FEDERAL DELEGATION IN CALLING ON SECRETARY HAALAND TO PARTICIPATE IN A TALKING AND HEALING CIRCLE WITH NEW YORK NATIVE NATIONS
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Millions of indigenous people lost their lives during the genocide committed against them in the Americas. Today we pause in solemn recognition of this human tragedy. And recommit to uplift the original occupants of this land."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Sept. 7, 2021
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Stefanik Announces Two Grants for Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 22, 2021
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Tonko Introduces Bill to Spur U.S. Competitiveness & Drive Down Emissions
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman, ...
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| May 17, 2021
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Tweet - "This was absolutely the right thing to do. The Red Jacket Peace Medal belongs with @TheSenecaNation. Chief Red Jacket--known as Sagoyewatha--gave a landmark Senate speech in 1805 urging acceptance of Native religions and culture. This medal is a hallowed piece of Seneca history."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 29, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $3.7 Million In Federal Grants For Affordable Housing In Tribal Communities Across Upstate New York
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan delivers: A significant reduction in child poverty The single largest investment in K-12 education and Native communities--ever Significant help for Black farmers A lifeline to small businesses Historic levels of housing assistance And more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 15, 2021
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Nominations
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 15, 2021
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Confirmation of Debra Anne Haaland
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2021
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2021
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Nominations
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2021
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Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan delivers the largest investment in Native communities in our nation's history--over $31.2B in direct funding: For tribal governments to stabilize essential services For the Indian Health Service For education and more Help is on the way!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 9, 2021
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Business Before the Senate
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 9, 2021
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Tweet - "I just filed cloture to move ahead on the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland to be Secretary of the Interior. She will be the first Native American Cabinet Secretary. Rep. Deb Haaland will be confirmed by the Senate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 3, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin & Colleagues Advocate to Protect Americans from Losing Access to Vital Utilities During Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $12.5k in Federal Funding Awarded to The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to Improve Transportation Safety
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey, Engel, Maloney Issue Joint Response To Nrc Staff's Approval Of Indian Point License Transfer
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. Brown demanded --Protecting Americans w/ Preexisting Conditions --Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination --BRIDGE for Workers --Danny's Law --Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance --Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity GOP objected to keep their sham process"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Letter to Kristine Svincki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Commissioners - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowery, Engel, Maloney renew call on Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold a public hearing before moving forward on Indian Point License Transfer
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "I just joined @NIHB1 to hear from Tribal leaders and talk #WhatsAtStake as Republicans jam through their nominee to end the ACA We need to hear from Native voices: If you have a #NativeHealth story, share your story using #ACAStories2020 We won't stop fighting for #NativeHealth"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "I've been fighting for Savanna's Act and the Not Invisible Act. I'm so proud we made them law. This is a first step to responding to centuries of violence against Indigenous women. Thanks to @SenCortezMasto and the Senate Democrats for leading this effort with Native advocates."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 5, 2020
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Senator Gillibrand Proposes Bicameral Plan To Strengthen State, Local, And Tribal Public Health Infrastructure As Experts Grow Increasingly Concerned Over Seasonal Flu And COVID-19 Overlap
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 31, 2020
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Udall, Schumer: Republican Coronavirus Proposal Leaves Tribes, Native Communities Out
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Environmental reviews under NEPA give communities of color, indigenous people, and the poor a voice to fight back against pollution-creating projects in their backyards. Pres. Trump is making clear his total disregard for our environment and for racial and environmental justice."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 19, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300k in funding for tribal communities during the COVID-19 health crisis
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter T. Gaynor, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator - Udall, Democratic Senators Call on FEMA to Better Coordinate Disaster Response with Tribes
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Tweet - "To Secretary Mnuchin: The $8 billion in critical relief funds in the CARES Act intended for federally recognized Tribal governments needs to be released IMMEDIATELY. The deadline to distribute funds was April 26. This delay is costing lives. The Tribes cannot wait!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Tribal Communities in Coronavirus Response Efforts
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues to Treasury: Disburse $8 Billion in Critical COVID-19 Relief to Tribal Governments Immediately
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "States, localities, tribal governments need support. So does the Postal Service. Working Americans need rental assistance. Frontline workers deserve hazard pay. We must ensure our 2020 elections are conducted fairly. Democrats will not stop fighting for these priorities & more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump's @ASIndianAffairs Tara Sweeney is diverting funds for tribal governments during coronavirus to for-profit Alaska Native Corporations. We can't put these corporations before tribal governments & people. Sweeney used to be an exec for an ANC, and she wants to profit!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 2733, the Savanna's Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "80% of native women & men will experience violence in their lives I'm proud the Senate just passed legislation to address the crisis of missing, murdered, trafficked native women Thank you to @SenCortezMasto , @SenatorTester for leading on the Savanna's Act and Not Invisible Act"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Tara Sweeney, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs - With nearly $2 million at risk & critical resources for 10,000+ Western New York students in jeopardy, Schumer presses Bureau of Indian Affairs to cut through bureaucratic red tape and secure impact aid for six Native American WNY districts
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their relentless advocacy & the administration's previous plan to cut vital funding to NY schools, bipartisan spending bill includes +$1.4b in impact aid funding--a $40 million increase--to provide critical resources for schools on federal land, including those near West Point, Ft. Drum & native American lands
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Chu Looks to Improve Management of SBA's Native 8(a) Contracting Program
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "It's incumbent on us all to make sure Native Americans get nothing less than full justice under law My hope by putting Chief Standing Bear's statue in the Capitol is that all who walk these halls will recognize him as a civil rights leader & see the power of our common humanity"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 7, 2019
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Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act reauthorization passed the House with strong tribal protections But @SenateMajLdr McConnell has not brought it up for a Senate vote It's time to pass #VAWA & work to end the crisis of missing and murdered Indian women #MMIW #JusticeForNativeWomen"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 25, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| April 18, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| March 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, the Hon. Chuck Schumer,and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy - Pass Disaster Relief Supplemental that Includes Funding for States, Tribal Nations, and U.S. Territories
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown is just another example of this administration's failure to fulfill the trust responsibility to Native Nations. 5 of 6 agencies serving Native Nations are shut down, including health care, law enforcement, and social services."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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