2026 USET and USET SPF Impact Week Wrap Up

Monday, March 9

• USET 501(c)(3) Board of Directors Business Session
  • Proposed Bylaws Amendments
  • A Decade in Review
• SPF Policy and Legislation: Updates and Priorities
• Litigation: Defending Our Inherent Sovereign Rights and Authorities

Wednesday, March 11

• Threats to Tribal Economic Development - Combatting Misinformation about the 8(a) Program
• Overview of Final Regulations on the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 and the Tax Status of Wholly Owned Tribal Entities
• Rights of Nature Advocacy and the Rappahannock Tribe

Other Items

• Close Up Youth Statement on Sovereignty

Resolutions

• 2026 SPF:003 SUPPORTING TRIBAL LED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EELGRASS MEADOWS AS COASTAL NURSERY HABITATS
• 2026 SPF:004 URGING CONGRESS TO PROMPTLY PROVIDE SUFFICIENT APPROPRIATIONS TO NEWLY RECOGNIZED TRIBAL NATIONS AND HOLD HARMLESS EXISTING FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBAL NATIONS (Withdrawn)
• 2026 SPF:004 URGING THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TO ENGAGE IN TRIBAL CONSULTATION ON ANY POLICIES SEEKING TO REVISE THE 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM