USET SPF

Introduction

Established in 2014, the USET Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF) is a non-profit, inter-Tribal organization advocating on behalf of thirty-three (33) federally recognized Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. USET SPF is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing the inherent sovereign rights and authorities of Tribal Nations and in assisting its membership in dealing effectively with public policy issues.

Tribal Infrastructure Development Program

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Tribal Infrastructure Development Program website! Sign up for our mailing list; find funding opportunities; access advocacy, education, outreach, training, and resource materials; and view a calendar of events, including webinars, trainings, and consultations.

Broken Promises Report and Testimony

On December 20, 2018, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) issued a report titled, Broken Promises: Continuing Federal Funding Shortfall for Native Americans. Broken Promises confirms what we in Indian Country already know—with the exception of some minor improvements, the U.S. continues to neglect to meet its “most basic” obligations to Tribal Nations. Though these chronic failures have persisted throughout changes in Administration and Congress, it is time that both the legislative and executive branches confront and correct them. Learn more about USET SPF’s demands for accountability and advocacy for systemic change in the delivery of federal trust obligations and U.S.-Tribal Nation relations as a result of this report.

Biden-Harris Administration

The Biden-Harris Administration took office on January 20, 2021. Learn more about the Administrations' early priorities, Executive Actions, and senior officials, as well as USET SPF's efforts to engage on behalf of our member Tribal Nations.

Meet Our Team

Based in Washington, DC, the USET SPF team works to advance a comprehensive policy and legislative affairs agenda on behalf of member Tribal Nations by providing assertive diplomacy and advocacy before all branches of the federal government. We strive to protect, promote, and advance our inherent sovereign rights, and to elevate the voices of our membership at the federal level. Meet the experienced policy professionals working to improve the delivery of the trust obligation and evolve U.S.-Tribal Nation relations in America’s capital.

Learn More

USET SPF Written Testimony for the Record for the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing on, “The President’s FY2019 Budget Request for Indian Programs” April 11, 2018

USET SPF Urges Treasury to Convene Treasury’s Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) 10/10/2016

USET SPF Urges the Senate to Support TLSA 4/16/2018

USET SPF Tribal Representative Nominee to FCC Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) 2/28/2017

USET SPF Testimony Submitted to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for the Record of the November 8, 2023, Oversight Hearing “Fentanyl in Native Communities: Native Perspectives on Addressing the Growing Crisis”

USET SPF Testimony for the Record of, “The Opioid Crisis: The Role of Technology and Data in Preventing and Treating Addiction” March 9, 2018

USET SPF Testimony for the Record of, ““The 30th Anniversary of Tribal Self-Governance: Successes in Self-governance and an Outlook for the Next 30 Years” May 2, 2018

USET SPF

Introduction

USET SPF Board of Directors

USET SPF Board of Directors

Advocacy

Advocacy

Alerts

Alerts

Resolutions