Wááshindoon Weekly

September 13, 2024

WEEK IN REVIEW

Noteworthy headlines you might have missed

Utah Organizations Call on Congressional Delegation to ‘Use Your Influence’ to Reauthorize Radiation Law

The Hill


A coalition of local and state organizations joined the Navajo Nation Monday in a letter to Utah’s congressional delegation blasting their “inexplicable opposition” to reauthorizing and expanding the RECA program


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Navajo Nation Strengthens Rules on Uranium Transportation

as Negotiations Continue with Energy Fuels Inc.

Cronkite News


As negotiations continue with Energy Fuels, Inc. the Navajo Nation Council continues to work with the Office of the President and Vice President and Attorney General Branch to strengthen tribal law and stop the exploitation of the Diné and Navajo land.

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Streamlining Energy Regulation on Tribal Lands Could Help Alleviate Inequality

University of Wisconsin


A team of researchers quantified the economic potential of wind and solar energy development on tribal lands and discussed the regulatory barriers tribes wishing to tap into the markets often face.

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Biden Administration Announces $11 Million to Support Native Languages

Native News Online


The funding will help support the recruitment and retention of bilingual and multilingual educators in an effort to help expand language preservation and education curriculums for Native American youth.

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Cherokee Nation Considers Taking Control of IHS Hospital

Indian Country Today


The Cherokee Nation's Health Committee consider a resolution next week to take control of the IHS-run Claremore Indian Hospital.

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How Feds Failed Native American Food Programs

Washington Post


Late deliveries and empty shelves have strained home life for many low-income Native Americans and their families across the United States.

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WEEKLY UPDATES

A glimpse into our office's week

Navajo DOT Celebrates 30 years


Last week, Navajo Division of Transportation and civic leaders gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the agency's founding.

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NNWO Attends Indian Country Transportation Conference


NNWO Staff attended the Transportation in Indian Country Conference on the Choctaw Reservation in Oklahoma.

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President Nygren attends Dept. of the Interior Tribal Advisory Meeting.


This week, President Nygren and Speaker Curley attended the Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee at the Department of the Interior as the representatives from the Navajo Region.

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LEGISLATIVE FOCUS

Congressional Committee Activity


Hearings This Week



No Hearings This Week


SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS

Legislative Activity


S.4988 - A bill to approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in the Rio San Jose Stream System in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Senator Heinrich (D-NM).

Introduced - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs (9/9/2024).


S.2668 - A bill to accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Senator Smith (D-MN).

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 490 (9/9/2024).


S.2796 - A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Senator Mullen (R-OK) .

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489 (9/9/2024).

Upcoming Hearings


Nomination Hearing to consider Patrice H. Kunesh, of Minnesota, to be Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Wednesday, September 18 at 10:00am. 628 Dirksen.

News


No Significant Updates

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Hearings This Week


No hearings this week.



Legislative Activity


S.4997 - Veterans Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024.

Sponsored by Senator Brown (D-OH).

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations (9/9/2024).

Upcoming Hearings


No Upcoming Hearings

News


No Significant Updates

Hearings This Week



No Hearings This Week

HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON INDIAN AND INSULAR AFFAIRS

Legislative Activity


No New Activity

News

No Significant Updates

Upcoming Hearings


No Upcoming Hearings

HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Hearings This Week


No Hearings this Week


Legislative Activity


No New Activity

News


Harris, Cole, and Finstad at Joint Oversight Hearing on Severe Food Distribution Shortages in Tribal and Elderly Communities.

House Appropriations' Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee and House Agriculture's Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture Subcommittee held a joint oversight hearing on severe food distribution shortages in Tribal and elderly communities.

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Upcoming Hearings


Oversight Hearing – Inspectors General HUD, DOT, and Amtrak

Wednesday, September 18 at 10:00am. 2358A Rayburn

TRIBAL CONSULTATIONS

Consultation Schedule for Next Week

Monday, September 16, 2024


1:00pm ET - Treasury Department - Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting


WRITTEN COMMENTS DUE - Administration for Children and Families - Office of Head Start Tribal Programs


WRITTEN COMMENTS DUE - Administration for Children and Families - Child Care and Development Fund Eligibility

Tuesday, September 17, 2024


1:00pm ET - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Tribal Technical Advisory Council Meeting


8:30am ET - Small Business Administration - HUDZone Program Updates

Wednesday, September 18, 2024


WRITTEN COMMENTS DUE - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Division of Trust Land Consolidation Strategic Plan

Thursday, September 19, 2024


1:00pm ET - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Self-Governance PROGRESS Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Meeting


WRITTEN COMMENTS DUE - Department of Education - Executive Order 14112

Friday, September 20, 2024


WRITTEN COMMENTS DUE - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Operations & Maintenance Funding Formula

FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES

Notice of Meeting;

Self Governance PROGRESS Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee


BIA is informing the public that the Committee will hold public meetings on a proposed rule to implement the Practical Reforms and Other Goals To Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination for Indian Tribes Act of 2019.

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Final Rule Notice:

Indian Health Service -Catastrophic Health

Emergency Fund


This document finalizes the regulations governing the administration of CHEF, with clarifying edits, and reseponds to comments received on the proposed rule. This rule is effective October 29, 2024.

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For more information regarding topics provided in the newsletter, please contact NNWO at info@nnwo.org

Navajo Nation Washington Office | www.nnwo.org

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