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Congress has reconvened after the elections. In the few remaining days of the “lame duck” session, several important issues are brewing for Native Americans.

“Water is Life” — at Standing Rock and across Indian Country. Native American programs had looked for funding increases in 2017 - what happened? Congress could pack a lot of action – both welcome and unwelcome – in the lame duck session. Here’s what’s going on — and here are some things you can do — both now and over a longer term.


Watching Congress on Native American Issues

Selected bills from the 115th Congress of interest in Indian Country

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