- Treasury Announces Upcoming May 2025 TTAC Public Meeting - April 25
- USET SPF Talking Points for 2025 HHS Annual Tribal Budget Consultation - April 21
- DOI Issues DTLL for Consultations on “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative” - April 21
- Federal Judge Orders Unfreezing of IIJA and IRA Awarded Funds - April 17
- Treasury Issues Notice to Recipients of Coronavirus SLFRF on Compliance and Recoupment Efforts - April 4
USET SPF endeavors to keep its membership informed and up-to-the-minute on current issues at the federal level, including items for direct Tribal action.
May 2025
Archived Alerts
- FinCEN Announces Interim Final Rule and Request for Comments on Corporate Transparency Act - March 26
- USET SPF Signs on to Joint Letter Opposing Trump Executive Order Targeting the CDFI Fund - March 19
- REMINDER: BIE Consultations on EO to Expand Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families - Materials Available - March 17
- Treasury Announces Suspension of Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act - March 7
- FEMA Releases New Declaration Resources for Tribal Nations - March 7
- BIE Consultations on EO to Expand Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families - March 6
- OMB Issues Memo on Federal Workforce Reductions - February 27
- New Tribal Org Coalition Letter and Resources - February 27
- Potential for Major DOI/HHS Reductions - February 25
- Tribal Org Coalition Sends Letters to Five Additional Cabinet Departments/Agencies - February 22
- ACTION ALERT: Tell the Senate to Protect Trust and Treaty Obligations in Budget Reconciliation Process - February 20
- House Interior Appropriations Hearing on FY 2026 AI/AN Budget - Language for Inclusion in Tribal Testimony - February 17
- USET SPF Press Release and Tribal Org Coalition Letters to Six Cabinet Departments - February 14
- Tribal Org Letter Urging Admin to Exempt Indian Country-Serving Positions from Workforce Reductions - February 14
- ACTION ALERT: OPM to Terminate Thousands of Federal Employees Serving Indian Country—Call Members of Congress and Admin Officials ASAP - February 14
- New Tribal Leader Resources and Developments from SCIA/DOI re: Trump Executive Actions and Obligations to Tribal Nations - February 7
- 23 Tribal Organizations Send Joint Letter in Response to Trump Executive Action Affecting Indian Country - February 2
- White House Rescinds Memo Initiating Freeze on Federal Funding - January 29
- USET SPF Portal for Member Tribal Nation Reporting on Funding Pause Impacts - January 29
- Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order in Federal Funding Pause - January 28
- OMB Issues "Temporary Pause" on Nearly All Federal Funding, USET SPF to Host Membership Call - January 28
- Selected Early Action from the Trump Administration - Initial Analysis - January 24
- House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Announces FY 2026 AI/AN Public Witness Hearings - January 24
- USET SPF Launches Webpage to Track Trump Administration Initial Activity - January 23
- IHS Announces 2025 HIT Modernization Program Tribal Consultations - January 21
- USET SPF Receives Generous Donation from Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation - January 21
- ACTION ALERT: Template Letter to Support Treasury’s Proposed Rules on Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments - January 17
- IHS Publishes Decision and Guidance for Calculating Contract Support Costs (CSC) on Third-Party Reimbursements - January 7
- HHS Tribal Consultation on Proposed Modifications to HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information - January 7
- IHS Announces Distribution Method for Community Opioid Intervention and Prevention Program (COIPP) - January 7
December
- Comment Deadline Extended on Treasury Tribally-Chartered Entities Guidance - December 30
- Congress Averts Government Shutdown with Continuing Resolution - December 23
- Comment Deadline Extended on Treasury Proposed Rule Implementing the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act - December 20
- Urge House of Representatives to Pass the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act - December 20
- REMINDER: Consultations this Week on Treasury Tribally-Chartered Entities Guidance, USET SPF Talking Points - December 17
- DOJ Announces Tribal Consultations on Legislative Proposals in Response to Supreme Court Decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta - December 16
- REMINDER: Comments Due 12/17 on Treasury Proposed Rule Implementing the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act - December 16
- 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit Recap - December 10
- Tribal Leader TPs for White House Tribal Nations Summit and Incoming Administration/Congress - December 6
November
- Request for Participation in Nashville Area Budget Formulation Process - November 22
- 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit Date Announced – Travel Stipends Available - November 21
October
- USET SPF Submits Amicus Brief in Narragansett Indian Tribe v. Bhatt - October 25
- USET SPF Joins Amicus Brief in Apache Stronghold v. United States - October 18
- DOJ Initiates Tribal Consultation on Public Safety and Criminal Justice Funding - October 17
- ACTION ALERT: Call to Submit Template Comments to IHS on CSC Methodology for Program Income - October 10
- Treasury Issues Proposed Guidance to Clarify Wholly-Owned Tribally Chartered Entities are Exempt from Federal Taxation - October 7
September
- IHS Moves Section 105(l) Lease Program into IHS Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes (ODSCT) - September 17
- ACF Announces Annual Tribal Consultation - September 17
- Treasury Issues Proposed Rule Implementing the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act - September 13
- OMB Announces Tribal Listening Session on OMB Uniform Guidance Regulations - September 12
- SBA Announces Tribal Consultation for HUBZone Program Updates and Potential Reforms - September 11
- Toward a New Era in the Tribal Nation–United States Relationship: Re-imagining Nation-to-Nation Diplomacy for the 21st Century - September 10
- Joint House Committee Hearing and USDA Tribal Consultation on FDPIR Supply Chain Disruption - September 6
- Winnebago to Appeal District Court Decision Granting Army’s Motion to Dismiss Case Seeking Return of Native Children from Carlisle Indian Boarding School Under NAGRPA - September 4
August
- USET SPF Assists in Preparing Tribal Amicus Brief in ICWA Equal Protection Case - August 29
- USDA Forest Service Announces Tribal Comment Deadline on Reimagine Recreation Documents - August 20
- Treasury Announces Tribal Consultation on NPRM for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program - August 20
- FCC Adopts Report & Order for New Emergency Alert Code for Missing & Endangered Persons - August 16
- ACTION ALERT: Letter of Support for the Nomination of Patrice H. Kunesh as Chair of NIGC - August 8
- Treasury Announces Upcoming September 2024 TTAC Public Meeting - August 5
July
- USET SPF Comments to FEMA on Updating its Tribal Consultation Policy - July 30
- ACTION ALERT: Need for Tribal Letters and Advocacy Supporting Mandatory CSC and 105(l) Funding - July 23
- Department of Education Announces Tribal Consultation on E.O. 14112 - July 19
- NOAA Accepting Consultation Requests on Proposed Guidance for Designation of New Regional Ocean Partnerships - July 12
- Upcoming DOI Tribal Consultation on Self-Governance PROGRESS Act Regulations - July 10
- Tribal Opioid Litigation Updates - July 10
- HUD Issues Extensions on Final Rule to Strengthen the Sec. 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program - July 9
- BIE JOM Student Count Reminder and Moving JOM from TPA Base to Formula Funded - July 9
- REMINDER Executive Order 14112 Tribal Consultation & USET SPF Talking Points - July 5
- USET SPF Comments and Template Comments to DHS on Proposed Legislative Changes to the Immigration and Naturalization Act - July 4
- U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision Overturning Chevron Deference - July 2
June
- USET SPF Signs Onto Letter to Congress Supporting Mandatory CSC and 105(l) Lease Funding - June 26
- TODAY USET SPF Tribal Leaders to Testify at Legislative Hearing on ‘Carcieri Fix’ - June 26
- USET SPF Prepares Amicus Brief for Federal Litigation Arguing NAGPRA Applies to Repatriation of Native Children from Carlisle Indian Boarding School (Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska v. U.S. Dept. of Army) - June 21
- Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans Release Farm Bill Framework - June 20
- U.S. Supreme Court Denied Petition for Certiorari in Seminole Online Gaming Case, West Flagler v. Haaland - June 17
- SCOTUS Rules Federal Govt. Liable for Tribal Contract Support Costs - June 6
- White House Announces Tribal Consultation on Sec. 4(a) of EO 14112 - June 6
- DoD Announces Tribal Listening Sessions on Environmental Justice Goals - June 4
May
- REMINDER/TPs – USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Self-Determination Policies - May 30
- IHS Initiates Tribal Consultation on Funding Methodologies for Behavioral Health Initiatives - May 23
- IHS to Revitalize Efforts to Expand CHAP in the Lower 48 - May 23
- USDA Tribal Consultations on Expanding Self-Determination Policies - May 21
- USET SPF Joins Statement of Support and Call for Hearing on H.R. 7859, the TERRA Act - May 17
- DOJ Announces Tribal Consultations on Draft Environmental Justice Policy - May 17
- Federal Litigation Arguing NAGPRA Applies to Repatriation of Native Children from Carlisle Indian Boarding School - May 17
- IHS Initiates Consultation on Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2028 - May 8
- USET SPF President Francis Testifies on FY 2025 Appropriations - May 7
- CEQ Publishes Final Rule for NEPA Phase 2 Regulatory Revisions - May 7
April
- Upcoming Deadline (04/30/24) – Treasury SLFRF Project and Expenditure Report - April 29
- OMB Decision on SPD No. 15 Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity - April 29
- DHS Tribal Consultations on Proposed Legislative Changes to the Immigration and Naturalization Act - April 19
- FCC NPRM to Develop New Emergency Alert Code for Missing & Endangered Persons - April 19
- USDA Announces Annual Consultations and Listening Sessions on Tribal Barriers - April 17
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Request for Input on Updated Tribal Consultation Policy - April 16
- Final Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Signed into Law - April 15
- HHS Announces 2024 Annual Regional Tribal Consultations - April 15
- GAO Releases Report "Indian Health Service: Opportunities Exist to Improve Clinician Screening Adherence and Oversight" - April 11
- Treasury Announces Upcoming May 2024 TTAC Public Meeting - April 9
- Treasury Issues Updated FAQ on $20 Billion Tribal Set Aside for the SLFRF - April 9
- Message from USET/USET SPF President Kirk Francis: A Call for Action and Solidarity Amid National Division
- TOMORROW: CMS Consultation on Medicaid Coverage of Traditional Healthcare Practices at IHS/Tribal Facilities - April 2
- Head Start Announced New Flexibility for Tribal Nations to Determine Eligibility - April 2
- U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Certiorari in Mashpee Trust Acquisition Case, Littlefield v. Department of the Interior - April 2
- IHS/VHA Initiate Consultation on Draft VHA-IHS Annual Operational Plan for FY 2024 - April 1
March
- House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Announces Dates for FY 2025 American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearings - March 26
- CMS Publishes "Essential Reminders" for States During Medicaid/CHIP Unwinding Processes - March 18
- Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Signed into Law - March 18
- FEMA Hosting Webinars on Final Equitable Recovery Post-Disaster Guide for Local Officials and Leaders - March 13
- America250's Next Effort - America's Field Trip - March 13
- DOI Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Call - March 12
- USET/USET SPF Tribal Leaders Invited to White House State of the Union Message Preview - March 6
February
- TSGAC Requests Participation in Updated Medicaid Unwinding Impact Survey - February 21
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Request for Input on Updated Tribal Consultation Policy - February 14
- USACE Proposes Rule to Rescind Appendix C from its Regulatory Program - February 13
- IHS Announces Series of Consultations on Health IT Modernization - February 6
- IHS Publishes "FY 2024 First Quarter Performance Report" - February 6
- DOI Hosting Listening Sessions to Update its Climate Adaptation Plan - February 1
January
- HUD Webinar on Streamlining Environmental Reviews Under Sec. 106 NHPA Programmatic Agreements - January 30
- Treasury Consultation on TTAC Subcommittee on Parity and Reform’s Report on Tribal Pensions Issues - January 25
- DHS Consultations on Revised Draft Sec. 106 NHPA Nationwide Programmatic Agreement - January 25
- TODAY: White House to Host Tribal Engagement Session on Executive Order on Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination - January 22
- IHS Consultation on Proposed $250 Million Opioid Response Supplemental Funding Request - January 17
- USET SPF Template for Comments on HHS Grants Administration Proposed Rule Due by January 18, 2024 - January 16
- USDA Expands Tribal Eligibility Under the Rural Business Development Grants Program - January 12
- HHS Announces Consultation on Draft "Tribal and Tribal Epidemiology Center Data Access Policy" - January 10
December
- TODAY HHS Hosts Consultation on Grants Administration Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - December 19
- IHS Announces Revised Agreement with VA to Facilitate PRC Reimbursement - December 7
- 2023 White Tribal Nations Summit Day 1 - December 6
- Native Farm Bill Coalition Hosting Webinar to Provide Update on the Farm Bill - December 1
November
- IHS Announces Consultation on Definition of "Indian Tribe" for IHS Tribal Consultation Policy - November 29
- 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit - Registration Deadline Extended to TODAY - November 29
- Meeting with VA Secretary During WHTNS for Tribal Leader Veterans - November 28
- IHS Tribal Consultation on Third Year of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding - November 28
- 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit - Registration Deadline TODAY - November 27
- USET SPF Co-Hosting Webinar on Modernized Community Reinvestment Act Regulations - November 27
- Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Dispute Over IHS CSC Payments - November 21
- DOI Announces Listening Sessions on EJ Strategic Plan Development - November 16
- IHS Announces Health IT Modernization Program Virtual Summit - November 14
- Treasury Announces Tribal Consultation on New Interim Final Rule for SLFRF - November 13
- 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit Dates Announced - November 13
- IHS Announced Selection of New Enterprise Health Record System - November 13
October
- Updated Comment Deadline for Development of DOI BSEE Environmental Justice Strategy and Action Plan - October 31
- TSGAC Requests Participation in Medicaid Unwinding Impact Survey - October 24
- DOI BSEE Webinar to Develop an Environmental Justice Strategy and Action Plan - October 18
- SAMHSA Consultation on Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) Grant Methodology - October 17
- HHS Launches Environmental Justice Community Innovator Challenge - October 12
- ACL Initiates Consultation on Modifying Regulations of the Older Americans Act - October 4
- Deadline Extended to Request Free Naloxone from Teva Opioid Settlement - October 4
- NOAA Reschedules Tribal Consultations on Co-Stewardship - October 3
- RESCHEDULED - DHS Informational and Listening Session on Sec. 106 NPA for Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Undertakings on DHS-Owned Assets - October 2
- Allocation of Free Naloxone from Opioid Settlement - October 2
September
- Shutdown Averted, Congress Sends 45-Day CR to President - September 30
- Dept. of Interior Indian Affairs to Host Call for Tribal Leaders on Impending Government Shutdown - September 29
- POSTPONED - DHS Informational and Listening Session on Sec. 106 NPA for Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Undertakings on DHS-Owned Assets - September 29
- FEMA Hosting Additional Virtual Consultation on Tribal Mitigation Planning Policy - September 28
- TODAY: White House Intergovernmental Affairs Call on Shutdown Impacts - September 28
- Urge Your Congressional Representative to Sign onto NA Caucus Letter Requesting NAHASDA Reauthorization in the NDAA - September 27
- REMINDER TODAY: OMB to Consult on Fiscal Year 2025 President's Budget Request - September 27
- IHS Initiates Tribal Consultation on PRC Medical Priority Levels - September 26
- DHS Informational and Listening Session on Sec. 106 NPA for Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Undertakings on DHS-Owned Assets - September 22
- DOI Tribal Consultation on Proposed CSC Calculation and Distribution Process - September 22
- DOI Consultation on Tribal Land Acquisition Through the LWCF - September 18
- FEMA Consultation on RFI for Simplifying Preparedness Grants Processes - September 18
- IHS Announces Allocation Decisions for $700 Million in FY 2023 Funding from the IIJA - September 14
- USET SPF Signs Onto Letter Urging Congress to Reauthorize the SDPI - September 14
- CMS Further Extends Medicaid Reimbursement Rate (Four Walls Issue) Grace Period - September 8
- USET SPF Comments and Comment Template for IHS Draft Updated Tribal Consultation Policy - September 8
- UPDATE - Consultation Summary Report from Treasury on Tax Status of Tribally Chartered Corporations - September 8
- CMS Issues Letter to States Regarding Medicaid Disenrollment Policies - September 4
August
- CMS Announces First 10 Drugs Eligible for Medicare Price Negotiation - August 30
- OMB to Consult on Fiscal Year 2025 President's Budget Request - August 29
- Path to Healing to Wellness Conference - 9/27-29 - August 29
- WHCNAA Tribal Consultations on National Plan for Native Language Revitalization - August 25
- IHS Announces Additional Tribal Consultation on the Updated Draft IHS Tribal Consultation Policy - August 21
- Draft Template Comments – Treasury Tax Status of Tribal Chartered Corporations - August 17
- Upcoming Deadline to File Claims Against IHS for Contract Support Costs on Third-Party-Funded Portion of Tribal Health Care Program - August 14
- DOI STAC Issues Recommendations to Interior, State, WCHNAA, and WH OSTP - August 11
- Federal District Court Rules 8(a) Program Unconstitutional, SBA and USDA Halt Awards - August 10
- Treasury Announces Upcoming TTAC Public Meeting - August 9
- IHS Requesting Comment on the FY 2016 and 2017 Report to Congress on Administration of the IHS Tribal Self-Governance Program - August 8
- WHCNAA Tribal Consultation on Sacred Sites Best Practices Guide - August 4
- USET/USET SPF Executive Director Addresses Federal Commission on Financial Literacy - August 4
- DOI, HHS and DOJ Announce Joint Tribal Consultation on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) - August 3
- CMS Announces Consultation on the Medicare OPPS and Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rules - August 2
- CDC Initiates Rapid Consultation on New RSV Prevention Drug Recommendations for AIAN Infants - August 1
July
- IHS Announces Tribal Consultation on the Updated Draft IHS Tribal Consultation Policy - July 31
- SAMHSA Announces Upcoming TTAC Meeting and Consultation on the Native American Behavioral Health Resources Program - July 31
- WHCNAA Hosting Consultation on Tribal Treaty Rights - July 31
- BIA Accepting Proposals for $4M in Land Acquisition Funds for 'New' and 'Land-Limited' Tribal Nations - July 28
- NOAA Updates its Tribal Consultation Handbook and Indigenous Knowledge Guidance - July 21
- IHS Provides Status Update on Implementation of FY 2024 Advance Appropriations - July 21
- DOI Hosting Virtual Tribal Consultations on the STOP Act - July 7
- Upcoming Close Out Deadline for Coronavirus Relief Fund - July 3
- FEMA Consultation on Tribal Mitigation Planning Policy - July 3
- Update on IHS COVID-19 Supplemental Appropriations After the FRA - July 3
- CMS Extends Medicaid Reimbursement Rate (Four Walls Issue) Grace Period - July 3
June
- USET SPF Celebrates Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in Seminole Compact Case - June 30
- USET SPF Comments and Comment Template for OMB in the IHS Mandatory Funding Proposal - June 29
- IRS Webinar on Sports Wagering Tax Requirements for Tribal Governments - June 22
- White House Hosting Virtual Debrief on Haaland v. Brackeen - June 22
- SCOTUS Decision in Lac Du Flambeau Band v. Coughlin - June 15
- Treasury Consultation on Elective Payment of Applicable Credits Under IRA - June 15
- THIS AFTERNOON: USET SPF Discussion on the SCOTUS Decision in Brackeen v. Haaland - June 15
- USET SPF Celebrates the SCOTUS Decision in Brackeen v. Haaland - June 15
- NIH "All of Us" Research Program Informational Sessions - June 14
- Tribal Opioid Litigation Updates - June 9
- DOI Releases Small Tribe Supplement Funding Methodology - June 9
- Register for USET SPF Discussion on Post-Brackeen Decision Implications - June 7
- FPISC Hosting Tribal Consultation on Draft Tribal Environmental Review Improvement Fund Application Instructions - June 6
- DOI BSEE Hosting Virtual Roundtable on Tribal Engagement Program - June 2
- Tribal Leader Talking Points for the OMB Consultation on IHS Mandatory Funding Proposal - June 1
- Treasury Hosting Tribal Consultation on Section 48(e) of the Internal Revenue Code - June 1
May
- WH & Congressional Leadership Reach Debt Ceiling Deal, WH Call this Afternoon - May 30
- Action Alert UPDATE: House Congressional Sign On Letter Supporting SDPI Reauthorization and New Pending Legislation - May 23
- DOI Consultations on Tribal Electrification Program - May 23
- WHCNAA Leadership Hosting Virtual Engagement Session on IRA - May 23
- CMS Webinar on Reducing the Burden of Illness of Diabetes - May 23
- DOI Consultation on Tribal Data Priorities - May 22
- Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Hearing in Nashville 6/13-15 - May 16
- Action Alert: Urge Congress to Protect Indian Country during Debt Ceiling Negotiations - May 16
- Treasury Consultations on Tax Status of Tribally Chartered Corporations - May 16
- Treasury Consultation on Supplementary Broadband Guidance for Tribal Governments - May 12
- UPDATE - Architect of the Capitol Project to Display Tribal Nation Flags at U.S. Capitol - May 5
- House SDPI Reauthorization Sign On Letter Closing - May 4
- Treasury Announces Upcoming TTAC Public Meeting - May 4
- Office of Indian Education Consultation on Developing its FY 2025 Budget - May 2
- White House CEQ Announces Briefing on Climate and Environmental Justice - May 1
April
- Elimination of the Non-Federal Share for Child Support Enforce - April 21
- DOI STAC Nominations - DEADLINE EXTENDED to 4/28 - April 21
- Architect of the Capitol Seeking Tribal Nation Input on Project to Display Tribal Nation Flags at the U.S. Capitol - April 20
- DOI STAC Nominations for Open Eastern Region Alternate Seat Due TODAY - April 20
- HHS OCR Consultation on Proposed HIPAA Privacy Rule as it Relates to Reproductive Health - April 19
- USDA Tribal Consultations on Tribal Barriers to Access USDA Programs - April 19
- Action Alert: Congressional Sign On Letters Supporting Reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians - April 18
- FEMA Consultation on Tribal Disaster Declarations Guidance - April 18
- Talking Points for the HHS National Annual Tribal Budget Consultation - April 18
- Request for Eastern Region Tribal Leaders to Provide Input on DOI STAC May Agenda - April 13
- Comment Extension—OMB Proposed Revisions to SPD No. 15 - April 7
- NTIA Hosting Tribal Consultation on National Spectrum Strategy - April 4
March
- FEMA Consultation on Draft Post-Disaster Equity Guide for Local Officials - March 29
- SAMHSA Listening Session on the National Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda (TBHA) - March 20
- White House Hosting Native Women Symposium Series on Economic Development - March 15
- HHS Announces Consultation on Tribal Nation Access to the Strategic National Stockpile - March 15
- TODAY: Departmental Briefings on President’s FY 2024 Budget Request - March 13
- UPDATE - Upcoming White House Briefings on the Biden Administration's FY 2024 Budget Request - March 9
- Upcoming Briefings on the President's FY24 Budget Request - March 8
- WHCNAA Hosting Webinar on National EV Initiative for Tribal Nations - March 7
- Action Alert: Contact Senators to Confirm Patrice Kunesh for ANA Commissioner - March 7
- UPDATE – Treasury TTAC Meeting Agenda and Upcoming TETRAA Strategy Summit - March 6
- CORRECTION: OMB Notice and Request for Comment on Updating Federal Data Collection on Race and Ethnicity Standards - March 2
- NOAA Seeking Input from Tribal Nations on IRA Funding - March 1
February
- IHS Webinar on Medicaid Unwinding and the End of the Public Health Emergency - February 28
- Treasury Extends Application Submission Deadline for LATCF - February 28
- FERC Webinar on Proposed Rule on Electric Transmission Lines Siting - February 27
- FCC Accepting Challenges to Broadband Availability Data - February 23
- HHS Announces National and Regional Annual Tribal Budget Consultations - February 21
- USET SPF Joins Letter to OMB Supporting the Native Behavioral Health Resources Program - February 17
- OMB Notice and Request for Comment on Updating Federal Data Collection on Race and Ethnicity Standards - February 17
- CMS Webinar on What to Know and How to Prepare for Medicaid and CHIP Unwinding - February 17
- IHS Tribal Consultations on the Health Information Technology (HIT) Modernization Program - February 17
- Treasury Announces TTAC Meeting and Upcoming Tribal Consultations - February 17
- EPA and USACE Adopt Revised Definition of WOTUS - February 16
- House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Announces Dates for FY 2024 American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearings - February 14
- DOI Tribal Consultation on Integrating Indigenous Knowledge - February 9
- Watch the USET/USET SPF 2023 Message from the President - February 7
- White House Briefing on Upcoming State of the Union - February 6
- The Seneca Nation Prevails in U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals Against New York State - February 2
- States Begin Medicaid Eligibility Redeterminations as COVID-19 PHE Ends - February 2
- TODAY – U.S. Census Hosting Tribal Listening Session - February 1
January
- Treasury Approves BABA Waiver for LATCF and Announces Tribal Consultation Notice - January 24
- TODAY – OMB Hosting Tribal Briefing with Director Shalanda Young - January 9
- HHS Announces Tribal Listening Session on Strengthening Primary Health Care - January 6
- Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council Hosting Tribal Consultations - January 4
- Treasury Hosting Training on Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA1) Grant Closeout - January 4
December
- STOP Act Signed into Law - December 28
- DOI Tiwahe Initiative Letter of Intent due December 31st - December 28
- Congress Passes Omnibus Bill with Advance Appropriations for IHS - December 23
- Treasury Hosting a Tribal Consultation on CPF Compliance Reporting for Tribal Nations - December 16
- GAO Publishes Report on Lessons Learned from Disbursement of COVID-19 Funds to Tribal Nations - December 15
- TODAY – NCAI Hosting Tribal Leader Caucus on USDA Renewable Energy Infrastructure Consultation - December 15
- Action Alert: Urgent Call to Action for IHS Advance Appropriations - December 14
- DOI Hosting Tribal Consultations on Proposed Revisions to the NAGPRA Regulations - December 14
- IHS Announces $210 Million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Public Health Workforce Activities - December 6
- Continued Opposition to the RESPECT Act - December 1
November
- NAGPRA Review Committee Announces Public Meetings - November 28
- DOI Hosting Tribal Consultations on the Inflation Reduction Act - November 28
- White House Tribal Nations Summit: Talking Points and Reminders - November 28
- DHS Hosting Tribal Listening Session on Sacred Items - November 28
- Action Alert: Reminder to Sign Letter Supporting IHS Advance Appropriations and Request House Members Sign "Dear Colleague" Letter on IHS Advance and Mandatory Appropriations - November 21
- DOJ Listening Session on Affirmative Litigation and Environmental Justice - November 18
- Treasury Hosting Tribal Consultations on the Inflation Reduction Act - November 18
- Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Brackeen v. Haaland - November 17
- Sign Onto Letter Supporting IHS Advance Appropriations - November 15
- Pentagon Hosting In-Person Native American Heritage Month Celebration - November 7
- EPA Tribal Consultation on the Inflation Reduction Act - November 7
- ACHP Approves Exemption from Historic Preservation Review of Electronic Vehicle Supply Equipment - November 3
- HHS Initiates Consultation on Draft Updated Tribal Consultation Policy - November 2
- TOMORROW: Bluepoint Wind Pre-Survey Tribal Meeting - November 1
October
- Federal Permitting Council Publishes Best Practices on Early Tribal Engagement - October 28
- Treasury Announces Tribal Consultations on GWE and TTAC GWE Report - October 27
- USET SPF Comment Template for HHS Tribal Data Sharing Policy Consultation - October 27
- White House Announces 2022 Tribal Nations Summit - October 21
- UPDATE: Important Updates from Treasury’s Office of Recovery Programs - October 18
- Important Updates from Treasury’s Office of Recovery Programs - October 17
- White House Announces Updated Interdepartmental MOA on Tribal 477 Program - October 7
- Social Security Administration Establishes Office of Native American Partnerships - October 6
- Introduction Letter from New IHS Director Roselyn Tso - October 3
- HHS Initiates Consultation on the Creation of a Tribal Data Sharing Policy - October 3
September
- Tribal Opioid Settlement Allocation Process and Comment Period - September 27
- ACTION ALERT: Opposition to Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022 in CR - September 26
- Roselyn Tso Confirmed as IHS Director - September 23
- DOT Conducting Transportation Planning in Tribal Communities Research Study - September 23
- Upcoming Deadline to File Potential Claims Against the IHS for Contract Support Costs Funded by Third-Party Revenues - September 23
- ACTION ALERT: Urge Congress to Preserve Treasury COVID-19 Technical Assistance Funding and Extend ERA1 in Continuing Resolution - September 23
- White House Announces First-Ever OMB Tribal Advisor - September 21
- White House Tribal Update on the Monkeypox Response - September 1
August
- White House OSTP and CEQ Tribal Consultation on Guidance for Federal Agencies Integrating Indigenous Knowledge - August 31, 2022
- DOI & DOJ Listening Sessions on Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta - August 31
- OMB Announces Tribal Consultation on President’s FY 2024 Budget - August 22
- OMB Announces Tribal Consultation on FY 2024 Budget - August 15
- IHS Action on Health Information Technology Modernization Program - August 15
- Treasury Extends CPF Deadline and Reminder About ERA Deadline - August 15
- Treasury Hosting State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Webinar - August 10
- HHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs - August 9
- White House Tribal Consultation on Nature-Based Solutions - August 3
- NARF Seeking Tribal Nation Sign on to ICWA Amicus Brief - August 3
- 8/4 Tribal Leader Discussion re: Castro-Huerta - August 2
July
- TODAY President Kirk Francis Testifying on Advance Appropriations for IHS - July 28
- Treasury Announces Launch of ARPA Tribal Consistency Fund - July 28
- WHCNAA to Host Tribal Homelands Engagement Session - July 15
- UPDATE - IHS Consultation on Facilities Demonstration Projects - July 11
- UPDATE: SCOTUS Undermines Tribal Sovereignty, Jurisdiction in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta - July 7
- IHS Student Loan Repayment Consultation - July 6
- SCOTUS Undermines Tribal Sovereignty, Jurisdiction in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta - July 6
- Tribal Nations Victorious in Ysleta del Sur Pueblo et al. v. Texas - July 1
June
- IHS Consultation on Facilities Demonstration Projects - June 28
- WHCNAA Education Committee Virtual Engagement - June 24
- DOI Announces Tribal Leader Appointments to First-Ever Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee - June 21
- UPDATE - Treasury Updates on COVID-19 Related Funds and Programs - June 15
- DOI Briefing on BIA National Policy Memorandum for ROW Permitting - June 10
- DOI Consultations on Small Tribe Supplement Budget Line Item - June 10
- UPDATE - Treasury Updates on COVID-19 Related Funds and Programs - June 7
- ACHP Consultation on Draft Exemption of Historic Preservation Review for EVSE - June 6
May
- DOI Consultations on Ban for Re-Petitioning for Federal Recognition - May 27
- Biden Administration Releases Permitting Action Plan for Infrastructure Projects - May 19
- OSHA Listening Session on COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking - May 6
- Federal Agencies Publish Community Reinvestment Act NPRM - May 5
- ACHP Request for Comment on Draft Exemption of Historic Preservation Review of EVSE - May 5
April
- EXTENSION – SBCI Program Application Deadline for Tribal Governments - April 21
- Treasury Updates on COVID-19 Related Funds and Programs - April 19
- REMINDER DOI Accepting Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee Nominations - April 19
- TOMORROW – White House Hosting Virtual Convening on Equity - April 13
- DOI Tribal Briefing on FY 2023 Budget Request - April 12
- Treasury Hosting Tribal Consultation on SBCI TA Funding - April 7
- Federal Permitting Council Hosting Tribal Consultations - April 7
- DOI Consultations on Land Acquisition and Class III Gaming Regulations - April 7
- Urge Congress to Preserve Tribal COVID-19 Recovery Funds - April 6
- TODAY President Kirk Francis Testifying on FY23 Appropriations - April 6
- ACF RFI on TA for AIAN Childhood Development Due TODAY - April 5
- REMINDER - White House Consultation on Traditional Ecological Knowledge - April 4
March
- IRS Publishes FAQ for COVID-19 Relief Payments - March 29
- White House Tribal Briefing on FY 2023 Budget Request - March 28
- VAWA Reauthorized with Tribal Provisions - March 18
- FY22 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Signed Into Law - March 17
- NTIA Consultation on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - March 17
- Department of Energy Hosting Tribal Consultation - March 16
- DOI Accepting Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee Nominations - March 11
- White House Consultation on Traditional Ecological Knowledge - March 10
- NTIA Tribal Consultation on Infrastructure and Jobs Act Programs and Funds - March 10
- Biden Administration Nominates IHS Director, USET SPF Sends Letter to SCIA - March 9
February
- DOI Consultations for Removal of Derogatory and Offensive Names - February 24
- Interagency Listening Session on Sacred Sites MOU - February 24
- FinCEN Requests Comment on Casino Retention of Individual Account Records - February 17
- UPDATE FAQs $590M Tribal Opioid Settlement Reached - February 16
- DOJ Consultations on Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons in Indian Country - February 15
- Senate VAWA Reauthorization Introduced with Tribal Provisions - February 11
- DOI Hosting Tribal Consultations to Improve Public Safety and Address the Crisis of MMIP - February 10
- Effort to Correct Cook Inlet Decision by Amending ISDEAA - February 9
- Treasury Consultation on Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund - February 3
- 2/10 CMS Consultation on Vaccine Mandate - February 2
- $590M Tribal Opioid Settlement Reached - February 2
- DOT Proposed Updates to its Tribal Consultation Policy - February 1
- House Instructions for Tribal Testimony on FY 2023 Budget Request - February 1
January
- TODAY WHCNAA Tribal Leader Engagement Session - January 31
- CANCELLED - OSHA Tribal Consultation on COVID-19 Vaccination and ETS - January 19
- Indian Health Service Issues Final Rule on Buy Indian Act Regulations - January 14
- SCOTUS Halts OSHA Employer Vaccine Mandate, Allows CMS Mandate to take Effect Nationwide - January 13
- EXTENSION – SBCI Program Application Deadline for Tribal Governments - January 13
- OSHA Tribal Consultation on COVID-19 Vaccination and ETS - January 10
- Treasury Issues Final Rule on FRF - January 6
- Support for CARE Act - January 6
- DOI Confirms Mashpee Homelands - January 6
- White House Tribal COVID-19 Update - January 4
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- Tribal Consultation on Funding From IIJA - January 3
- DOI Consultation on Infrastructure Law - January 3
December
- Update on CMS Vaccine Mandate Injunction - December 18
- VAWA Title IX Discussion Draft Comment Deadline 12/22 - December 17
- Treasury Has Announced Revised Guidance on the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund - December 15
- UPDATE – SBCI Program Application Deadline for Tribal Governments - December 13
- Contact Your Senators – Co-Sponsor Violence Against Women Act - December 10
- TODAY – SBCI Webinar on Tribal Guidance and Application Process - December 6
- Carcieri Fix Passes House, Focus Turns to Senate - December 1
November
- IHS Consultation on ARPA, IIJA, and BBBA Funding for Indian Country - November 29
- Copy of Presentation - NTIA/Treasury Capital Projects Fund Info Session for USET SPF Member Tribal Nations - November 19
- FINAL REMINDER - NTIA/Treasury Capital Projects Fund Info Session for USET SPF Member Tribal Nations - November 18
- REMINDER - NTIA/Treasury Capital Projects Fund Info Session for USET SPF Member Tribal Nations - November 17
- UPDATE - WH Tribal Nations Summit Agenda and Key SPF Documents - November 15
- WH Tribal Nations Summit Agenda and Key SPF Documents - November 12
- ARPA Expanded Child Tax Credit Funds Available to Tribal Nations - November 10
- UPDATE – Treasury Extends Deadline for FRF Project and Expenditure Report - November 10
- UPDATE – CMS to Hold Webinar on Interim Final Rule Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations - November 8
- UPDATE – OSHA Tribal Leader Briefing on Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard - November 8
- UPDATE – HOUSE VOTE TODAY: Keep Indian Country in Reconciliation Bill - November 5
- FINAL REMINDER - White House Announces 2021 Virtual Tribal Nations Summit - November 5
- TODAY – OSHA Tribal Leader Briefing on Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard - November 5
- TODAY – CMS to Hold Webinar on Interim Final Rule Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations - November 4
- Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund Info Session for USET SPF Member Tribal Nations - November 2
- REMINDER - White House Announces 2021 Virtual Tribal Nations Summit - November 1
October
- UPDATE: Keep Indian Country in Reconciliation Bill - October 26
- Keep Indian Country in Reconciliation Bill - October 25
- UPDATE - DOI to Hold Tribal Consultations on the Indian Boarding School Initiative - October 22
- TODAY DOI Consultation on Homelands Protection and Restoration - October 21
- The House of Representatives Enacts Violence Against Women Act with Tribal Provisions—Contact Your Senators to Pass VAWA with Tribal Provisions - October 20
- UPDATE - White House Announces 2021 Virtual Tribal Nations Summit - October 20
- UPDATED - COVID-19 Assistance Available to Individuals - October 19
- Sharing IllumiNative's Hold Fox News Accountable for Racism Against Native Peoples - October 19
- DOI Announces Tribal Listening Sessions on Climate Change and Discretionary Grants - October 8
- CEQ Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Public Meetings to Revise National Environmental Protection Act Regulations - October 7
- NAFOA and EDA to Host Webinar on Updated Tribal Eligibility Regulations and the Indigenous Communities Program - October 7
- DOI to Hold Tribal Consultations on the Indian Boarding School Initiative - October 6
- Native American Cultural Items for Sale at PA Auction House - October 6
- Treasury Extends Deadline for FRF Project and Expenditure Report - October 6
- USET SPF Joins Tribal Partner Organizations to Protect Native Voting Rights - October 4
- UPDATE - DOJ Announces Consultation on Risk Management for Economic Development - October 4
- DOI Tribal Climate YOUTH Listening Session- Oct. 13, 3:00-5:00pm EDT - October 4
- DOJ Announces Consultation on Risk Management for Economic Development - October 4
- REMINDER TODAY – SBCI Notice of Intent Deadline for Tribal Governments - October 1
September
- UPDATE Deadline Extended: Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund Information Session Co-Hosted by USET SPF and Partner Orgs - September 30
- U.S. Forest Service Announces Tribal Forum on Monitoring National Forest Lands - September 28
- UPDATE Follow-up Materials: Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund Information Session Co-Hosted by USET SPF and Partner Orgs - September 23
- OMB Consultation on President's FY 2023 Budget Request - September 23
- Increased Virtual Capacity for the 2021 National Tribal Broadband Summit - September 22
- White House Announces 2021 Virtual Tribal Nations Summit During the Week of November 8th - September 22
- Treasury Releases Tribal Guidance for the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund - September 21
- 9/21: Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund Information Session Co-Hosted by USET SPF and Partner Orgs - September 15
- REMINDER – Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Consultation on IHS Mandatory Funding & USET SPF Comment Template - September 1
August
- REMINDER – Upcoming Deadline for Tribal Nations to Apply for NTIA Tribal Broadband Grant Program - August 25
- UPDATE NEW LETTERS—Urge Congress to Include Tribal Priorities in Infrastructure Packages - August 20
- OMB Guidance Forthcoming on IDC Rates and COVID Funding - August 20
- REMINDER TODAY – Deadline for Tribal Governments to Submit a Notice of Intent to Apply for the Small Business Credit Initiative - August 16
- HHS Tribal Consultation on Mandatory Funding Approaches for IHS - August 12
- NCAI Hosting Tribal Leader Briefing on Senate Infrastructure Package - August 11
- USET SPF-Supported AS-IA and USDA GC Nominees Confirmed by Senate Voice Votes - August 9
- Reminder: 8/9 Treasury Hosting Regional Briefing with USET/USET SPF Member Tribal Nations on Small Business Credit Initiative Program - August 9
- 8/9 Treasury Hosting Regional Briefing with USET/USET SPF Member Tribal Nations on Small Business Credit Initiative Program - August 5
- Comments Due TODAY on Disposition of Unclaimed Tribal Set Aside Crime Victims Funding - August 5
- DOI/DOJ Announce Tribal Consultations on Establishing the Not Invisible Act Commission - August 5
- UPDATED COVID-19 Assistance Available to Individuals - August 5
July
- ACTION ALERT - Urge Congress to Include Tribal Priorities in Infrastructure Packages - July 30
- Department of Commerce Announces $3 Billion for “Investing in America’s Communities” - July 27
- REMINDER - WH Native American Voting Rights Steering Group to Host Regional Tribal Consultations - July 27
- UPDATE - Treasury FRF Employee Allocation Portal - July 19
- COVID-19 Assistance Available to Individuals - July 19
- DOI Hosting Tribal Consultations on NAGPRA - July 19
- REMINDER - Treasury FRF Employee Allocation Portal - July 16
- UPDATE Talking Points - OMB to Host Historic, First-Ever Tribal Consultation on FY 2022 Budget - July 14
- REMINDER - Treasury FRF Employee Allocation Portal Open - July 13
- UPDATE - WH Native American Voting Rights Steering Group to Host Regional Tribal Consultations - July 13
- HHS Opens Provider Relief Fund Portal, Announces Webinar - July 7
- CFPB to Host Webinar on Advance Child Tax Credit - July 7
- OMB to Host Historic, First-Ever Tribal Consultation on FY 2022 Budget - July 2
June
- Treasury FRF Employee Allocation Portal Open - June 30
- White House Native American Voting Rights Steering Group to Host Regional Tribal Consultations - June 29
- Supreme Court Issues Opinion in ANC Case - June 25
- Information Sessions on COVID-19 Funding Use and Reporting - June 23
- Treasury to Host Tribal Information Session on FRF Compliance and Reporting Guidance - June 22
- President Biden Signs Legislation Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday - June 17
- The Indian Health Service Announces Allocation Distribution for Remaining $1.8 Billion in ARPA Funds - June 17
- HHS Issues Revised Notice of Reporting Requirements and Reporting Timeline for Provider Relief Fund Payments - June 17
- Supreme Court Upholds ACA, HHS Call TODAY 2:30 ET - June 17
- Treasury Extends Deadline for Tribal Nations to Apply for ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund Dollars - June 15
- Deadline to 'Opt-Out' of Opioid Settlement Tribal LLC 6/15 - June 14
- Department of Veterans Affairs Requests Comments on IHS/THP Reimbursement Agreement Program for Pharmaceuticals - June 11
- TTAC to Hold Public Meeting 6/16 and TTAC Tribal Pension Subcommittee Releases Survey - June 11
- Treasury Deadline TODAY for FRF Disbursements to Tribal Nations - June 7
- REMINDER TODAY Purdue Opioid Settlement: 6/4 Deadline to Submit Tribal Nation Population Numbers - June 4
May
- President Biden Releases FY 2022 Budget Request - May 28
- Purdue Opioid Settlement: 6/4 Deadline to Submit Tribal Nation Population Numbers - May 27
- Friday 5/28 - White House Tribal Affairs Briefing - May 27
- Treasury Announces Tribal Leader Briefing, Consultation, and Request for Information on SBCI Program - May 24
- Informational Session on Navigating the American Rescue Plan Act - May 20
- Department of Justice Announces Tribal Consultations on "Savanna's Act" - May 19
- Department of Labor Listening Session on Racial Equity in Federal Contracting - May 19
- IHS Request for EHR Data Call from Tribal Nations - May 18
- Treasury Announces Allocation of ARP Tribal Governmental Funding - May 10
- HHS Schedules 2021 Annual Regional Tribal Consultations - May 7
- IEED Announces Consultation on Indian Incubators Program - May 6
April
- BIA Begins Disbursement of $900M in ARP Funds – April 30
- IHS Announces Funding Decision for FY 2020 CHAP Expansion Funding – April 30
- IHS Seeks Input on Improving Consultation Policy and Nominations for the IHS Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation – April 28
- IHS Reopens NPRM on Buy Indian Act Regulations and Amendments to IHS Contracting Policies & Procedures - April 28
- Treasury Announces Information Session and Tribal Consultation on Small Business Credit Initiative – April 27
- Treasury Outlines Direct Payment Requirements for FRF – April 21
- IHS Announces Decisions on $4B in ARP Funds - April 16
- Biden Administration Resumes White House Council on Native American Affairs – April 15
- HAPPENING NOW ACIP Meeting on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause – April 14
- IHS Tribal Consultation on the Use of Funding to Address Alzheimer’s Disease & HIV – April 14
- IHS Announces Decision on Health Information Technology Modernization – April 13
- Week of 4/12, Upcoming Consultations on the 2021 American Rescue Plan – April 12
- Biden Administration Releases FY 2022 Discretionary Budget Request – April 9
- 4/12 DEADLINE for Submitting Tribal Enrollment Data to Inform ARP Allocations to Indian Country – April 9
- TOMORROW: OMB Briefing on President's FY 2022 Discretionary Request – April 8
- 4/16 Due Date Approaching for House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day – April 8
- Action Alert: REMINDER Responses from Tribal Nations Requested from ACF on LIHWAP – April 7
- Treasury Announces Tribal Consultations and Seeking Nominations for the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee – April 7
- VA's Tribal Consultation on Documentation for Co-Pays for Native American Veterans – April 6
- REMINDER HHS 2021 Annual Tribal Budget Consultation – April 6
- REMINDER HHS 2021 Annual Tribal Budget Consultation - April 5
- REMINDER to Participate in First-Ever OMB Tribal Consultation - April 5
- Treasury Announces Carryover Consultation Call & Extends Comment Deadline for Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund – April 2
- Treasury Extends Comment Deadline for Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund – April 1
March
- Action Alert: REMINDER to Participate in First-Ever OMB Tribal Consultation 4/2 and 4/5 - March 30
- IHS Announces Allocation of 95 Million in COVID-19 Telehealth Resources - March 30
- Week of 3/29, Upcoming Consultations on the 2021 American Rescue Plan - March 30
- Upcoming Consultations on the 2021 American Rescue Plan– March 24
- HHS Issues Delay on SUNSET Rule Effective Date– March 19
- Reminder NEXT WEEK HHS Tribal Consultation and Strengthening the Nation-to-Nation Relationship– March 19
- Senate Confirms Debra Haaland as Interior Secretary– March 15
- President Signs American Rescue Plan into Law– March 11
- IHS Tribal Consultation on $6 billion Allocation Under American Rescue Plan– March 11
- Treasury Initiates Consultation on Distribution of 2020 CARES Act CRF– March 4
February
- Department of Labor Announces Tribal Consultations to Develop “American Indian Labor Force Report”– February 23
- Senate Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for Deb Haaland– February 19
- Senate Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for Deb Haaland– February 24
- OMH Issues RFI Seeking Input on Development of the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity– February 19
- BIE Announces Listening Sessions on CRRSA Funding and COVID-19 Blanket Waiver– February 15
- DOI Announces Tribal Consultations on Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationship– February 12
- UPDATE Cancellation/Postponement of Certain BIE Consultation Sessions– February 11
- USDA Announces Upcoming Tribal Consultations– February 11
- DoD Seeks Comments to Improve Tribal Consultation Efforts– February 10
- HUD Tribal Consultation on “Strengthening Tribal Consultation”– February 9
- UPDATE IHS & VA Extend Deadline on Tribal Consultation for Revised MOU– February 8
- UPDATE on 210 M Allocation of IHS COVID-19 Relief– February 3
- IHS DTLL Announces Upcoming New CHEF NPRM– February 2
January
- Action Alert: Letter of Support for Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Next Secretary of the Interior– January 28
- Action Alert: Letter of Support for Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Next Secretary of the Interior Intertribal Ltr – February 3
- President Biden Issues Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships– January 27
- UPDATE Cancellation of Certain Tribal Consultation Sessions on BIA Subjects and Regulations– January 27 (pairs with January 13th Alert below)
- Biden Administration Releases National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness– January 26
- White House Tribal Briefing on Tuesday Jan 26th @ 4:00 PM ET– January 25
- January 26th Final Deadline for Tribal Emergency Rental Assistance– January 25
- Revised Reporting Requirements for the Provider Relief Fund– January 25
- IHS Announces Acting Director – Elizabeth A. Fowler– January 22
- FEMA Waives 25 Percent Cost Share for Category B Public Assistance– January 22
- UPDATE: FEMA Waives 25 Percent Cost Share for Category B Public Assistance– February 4
- Biden-Harris Day 1 Executive Actions– January 21
- UPDATE: January 21st Extension Deadline for Tribal Emergency Rental Assistance– January 20
- UPDATE on COVID-19 Relief Package Funding Allocation– January 20
- U.S. Census Tribal Consultation on the Disclosure Avoidance System– January 19
- CMS Extends Grace Period on “Four Walls” Requirement for IHS and Tribal Facilities– January 15
- Office of the AS-IA and BIA Release Three DTLLs on Tribal Consultation for Various Topics and Regulations– January 13
- SCOTUS Will Take Up Alaska Native Corporations (ANC) Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Case– January 12
- PPP Loan Portal Open, Second Round of PPP Loans Available, and Interim Final Rules and Guidance Issued– January 11
- Tuesday, January 12 at 6:00 pm ET, Join Presidential Inaugural Committee for Native American Briefing– January 11
- Treasury Announces January 12 Deadline for Tribal Emergency Rental Assistance– January 7
Re: USET SPF Alert: Treasury Announces January 12 Deadline for Tribal Emergency Rental Assistance – January 8 - TODAY Biden-Harris Transition Listening Session on Tribal Health– January 5
- Business Leader Briefing with President-elect Biden’s Nominee for Director of OMB– January 4
- TODAY IHS Rapid Tribal Consultation on $1 Billion Funding Allocation within COVID-19 Relief Package – January 4
