Senate Hearing on Tribal Self-Governance and Cultural Sovereignty
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
This hearing documents the legislative priorities and policy recommendations for tribal nations as they seek to expand and protect cultural resources, influencing future federal policy agendas.
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Tribal Nations
Tribal governments are directly affected by federal policies regarding self-governance, sovereignty, and funding for cultural programs.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Committee is responsible for drafting and overseeing federal Indian policy and legislation.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on December 9, 2020, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The Committee passed 80 bills during the 115th and 116th Congresses.
- Over 50% of the bills passed by the Committee in the 115th and 116th Congresses had bipartisan co-sponsorship.
- The 'Progress for Indian Tribes Act' was signed into law to reform self-governance and self-determination programs.
- The 'SURVIVE Act' (S. 211) was highlighted as a key piece of legislation for securing resources for Indian victims of violent crimes.
- The 'Esther Martinez Language for Reauthorization Act' was noted as a significant legislative achievement for language preservation.
- The Committee received testimony from the Native American Rights Fund, the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund, and the Pueblo of Acoma.
Why It Matters
This hearing documents the legislative priorities and policy recommendations for tribal nations as they seek to expand and protect cultural resources, influencing future federal policy agendas.
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Bipartisan Legislative Focus
The Committee emphasized a high rate of bipartisan co-sponsorship for Indian affairs legislation, with over half of the 80 bills passed in the 116th Congress receiving support from both parties.
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