WEEK IN REVIEW
Noteworthy headlines you might have missed
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Advocates Call on Congress to Reauthorize Radiation Compensation Law in Lame-Duck Season
The Hill
A letter penned by the coalition of RECA victims and advocates, including NNWO, called on Utah's Congressional delegation to vocally support S.3853 and push House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the bill forward for a vote before congress ends.
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New Digital Hub Aims to Streamline Tribal Consultation Process
Tribal Business News
Washington, DC-based think tank Environmental Law Institute launched an online tribal consultation hub. The website centralizes information around tribal consultation policies, with a goal to help tribes participate more thoroughly in consultations.
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Navajo Nation Leaders Want Answers About Election Day Chaos in Apache County
AZ Central
On Tuesday, the Navajo Nation Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apache County - its second since Election Day - after learning about delays in processing early ballots.
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Navajo Nation Leaders Meet with Congress Members to Discuss Water Rights Settlements
Indian Gaming
Navajo Nation President Nygren and Navajo Nation Speaker Curley have called on Congress to support the water rights settlements acts. They advocated for the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, the Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act, and the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2023, in a series of meetings this week.
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WEEKLY UPDATES
A glimpse into our office's week
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Honoring Veterans with Diné Sáanii Siláołtsooí | The Diné Sáanii Siláołtsooí team at the US Air Force Memorial in Arlington, VA. Left to Right: MAJ Ashley, Sgt. Vandever, MSGT Watts, Sgt. Anthony, PO2 Onesalt. | In honor of Veterans Day, the Diné Sáanii Siláołtsooí Color Guard team visited Washington, DC to participate in events across the National Capital Area. NNWO staff had the privilege of assisting them on their trip, and ensuring they were able to elevate the voice of the Navajo Nation to a wide array of audiences. | | |
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Trump Defeats Harris in 2024 Presidential Election; Arizona and Utah Elect New Senators
In a closely watched and highly polarized election, Donald Trump emerged victorious over Kamala Harris, and new members of the Senate and House represent the Navajo Nation in Arizona and Utah.
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NNWO Attends Mack's Marines Birthday Luncheon
NNWO attended the annual Mack's Marines Birthday Luncheon, marking the 249th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and the 49th gathering of Mack's Marines.
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Join us for a special screening of the documentary The Return of Navajo Boy, which chronicles the story of the Cly family from Monument Valley. Through long-lost film footage, the family reconnects with their history, revealing the hidden Native perspective behind the iconic images and shedding light on the devasting impact of uranium mining in the American West. | | |
LEGISLATIVE FOCUS
Congressional Committee Activity
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Legislative Activity
S.3022 - IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2024, sponsored by Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553 (11/12/24)
S. 3406 - Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, sponsored by Senator Luján (D-NM)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554 (11/12/24)
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Upcoming Hearings
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News
No Significant Updates
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Legislative Activity
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BILL SUMMARY: Homeland Security FY25 Appropriations Bill
The FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations Act provides $66.16 billion in total discretionary funding. Read more for Key Points and Highlights.
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Building America's Future: Transportation and Housing Priorities with Subcommittee Chairman Womack
In this in-depth installment of the Appropriations 101 series, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR) describes the details and challenges of the FY25 THUD Appropriations bill.
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TRIBAL CONSULTATIONS
Consultation Schedule for Next Week
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Monday, November 18, 2024
1:00pm ET - DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - NPRM: Tribal General Benefits under the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014
1:00pm ET - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
3:00pm ET - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - Funding for Tribal Public Safety and Criminal Justice Systems held at the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
NO CONSULTATIONS
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November 21, 2024
NO CONSULTATIONS
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Friday, November 22, 2024
NO CONSULTATIONS
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Agency Information Collection Request: Performance and Evaluation Measurement System
The Office of Minority Health is request OMB approval on a new information collection, Performance and Evaluation Measurement System. The proposed information collection activity will allow OMH to collect grant management and performance data and disparity impact information for all OMH-funded projects. Comments due December 9, 2024.
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US Census Bureau Tribal Consultation; Virtual Public Meeting
The Census Bureau will conduct two virtual Tribal Consultations on updating the race/ethnicity code list for the American Community Survey and the 2030 Census on December 11, 2024, and January 15, 2025.
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Telehealth Grant Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs proposes to amend its regulation to implement a new authority to establish a telehealth grant program. Comments must be received by January 13, 2025.
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Land Acquisitions: Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Lower Highway 89 Project, Coconino County Arizona
The Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs made a final agency determination to acquire in trust 13.79 acres, more or less, of land consisting of three parcels, known as the Lower Highway 89 Project, in Coconino County Arizona, for the Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah for gaming and other purposes.
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