Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorm from December 12 to December 25, 2022. Federal funding is available to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and certain private…
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Press Release: Bills Signed: H.R. 1722, H.R. 2839, H.R. 6503
On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, the President signed into law: H.R. 1722, the “Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023,” which amends the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to clarify that the land claim settlement only extinguishes the Tribe’s claims for a specified parcel of land; Thank you to Representative Salinas, Senator Merkley, and the entire…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Historic Progress Supporting Tribal Nations and Native Communities Ahead of Third Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit
This week, President Biden will host the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit of the Biden-Harris Administration. The Summit represents the President’s commitment to strengthening the Nation-to-Nation relationships the United States has with Tribal Nations by bringing Tribal leaders and top administration officials together to discuss the most important issues facing Tribal communities. Since taking…
White House Tribal Nations Summit
The White House is pleased to announce the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6th and 7th in Washington, D.C. The Summit reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to strengthening Nation-to-Nation relationships. Tribal leaders will have the opportunity to have meaningful conversations directly with senior Administration officials on implementation of key priorities, new policies,…
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Havasupai Tribe
Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Havasupai Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s response and recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from October 1 to October 2, 2022. Federal funding is available to the Havasupai Tribe and certain private nonprofit organizations…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Expands San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s unprecedented commitment to protect America’s natural wonders for future generations, honor areas of cultural significance to Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples, and expand access to nature, yesterday President Biden signed proclamations expanding the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Together, these actions protect…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Community Listening Session on Tribal Health Care
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Thank you, Doug. Aanii. Chairman Lowes, President Gravelle, thank you for your kindness and your leadership, for living the good life for your communities. And it’s so wonderful to be here with Bryan and Liz. Joe and I are grateful to have your voices and vision as part of our administration.…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Bay Mills Indian Community Event
Brimley, Michigan Thank you, President Gravelle. You and Chairman Lowes are fearless advocates for your communities – ensuring that ancestral lands are protected, and fighting for justice and hope ahead. Your leadership echoes throughout this peninsula and to the rest of the state beyond. I’m grateful for all that you do. Mayor Gerrie, Jaimee, thank…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the College of Menominee Nation’s Women Empowerment Summit
Keshena, WI ***Posoh! Secretary Haaland – Deb, you’re such an extraordinary woman. You fight tirelessly for native people and our public lands. Thank you for your leadership and your partnership. Chairwoman Kakkak, it’s been incredible to spend the day with you and the people of Menominee Nation. Thank you for welcoming me and for showing me some of…
Direct Pay
What is Direct Pay (Elective Pay)? The Inflation Reduction Act introduced and expanded tax credits for clean energy technologies, providing unprecedented policy certainty and opportunity for entities that manufacture, install, and produce clean energy over the next decade. In addition to providing incentives to spur private-sector investment, the Inflation Reduction Act includes game-changing new provisions…
