Issue Position: Native American Issues

Issue Position

A lifelong ally of Native communities, Heidi is committed to making sure Native children grow up with the opportunities and protection that every American child deserves.

As a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, the first bill Heidi introduced was signed into law. The bill created a commission -- endorsed by all five North Dakota tribes -- to help tackle the the comprehensive challenges Native young people face. As North Dakota Attorney General, Heidi helped implement the original Violence Against Women Act across the state, and as senator, supported strengthening legislation to better protect Native women. Heidi's strong relationship with North Dakota, tribal and federal law enforcement and her understanding of complex jurisdictional issues has also contributed to her ability to work toward improving protections for Native women and children and to work to end the crisis of murdered and missing Native women.

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