White House Finds Impediments to Native American Vote

White House Finds Impediments to Native American Vote

Apr 27, 2022 | Insights

At the end of March 2022, the White House released its Report on Native American Voting Rights. The Report found that Native Americans face “unnecessary and unacceptable impediments” to exercising their voting rights.   According to the Report, several...
Comments Due on Treasury Tribal Consistency Fund

Comments Due on Treasury Tribal Consistency Fund

Feb 24, 2022 | Insights, News

The U.S. Department of Treasury requests final comments on the $2 billion Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. According to the statute, $250 million will be allocated to Tribes in 2022 and 2023. The funds may be used for any governmental purpose, except...
U.S. SBA Reaffirms Tribal Consultation Policy

U.S. SBA Reaffirms Tribal Consultation Policy

Feb 24, 2022 | Insights, News

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening nation-to-nation relationships through its Tribal Consultation Policy for 2022. The policy acknowledges the unique political relationship with Native American...
Consultation on Tribal Infrastructure Funding

Consultation on Tribal Infrastructure Funding

Jan 18, 2022 | News

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. The Act provides about $13 billion in infrastructure investments for tribal communities. The U.S. Department of the Interior has scheduled tribal consultations to discuss...