USET SPF Advocacy
Based in Washington, DC, we provide strong advocacy for USET SPF member Tribal Nations before all branches of the federal government. We strive to protect, promote, and advance our inherent sovereign rights, and to elevate the voices of Tribal Nations in our region at the federal level. Learn more about our advocacy efforts by issue area in Washington, DC and beyond.
Budget & Appropriations
Learn more about our advocacy on appropriations and the federal budget.
Consultation & Consent
Learn more about our advocacy on Tribal consultation.
Culture & Heritage
Learn more about our advocacy on protecting our sacred sites and heritage.
Economic Development
Learn more about our advocacy on the rebuilding of Tribal economies.
Education
Learn more about our advocacy on education.
Health
Learn more about our advocacy on the full funding of IHS, as well as innovative ways to stabilize and extend funding.
Homeland Security & Emergency Services
Learn more about our advocacy on homeland security and emergency management.
Housing
Learn more about our advocacy for flexibility under Tribal housing laws.
Infrastructure
Learn more about our advocacy on the rebuilding of sovereign Tribal Nations.
Land
Learn more about our advocacy on Tribal land base as a core aspect of Tribal sovereignty, cultural identity, and representing the foundation of our Tribal economies.
Natural Resources
Learn more about our advocacy on our authority to enact and administer important regulatory programs over our homelands.
Social Services
Learn more about our advocacy on Social Services.
Taxation
Learn more about our advocacy for changes to the U.S. tax code that would provide governmental parity and economic development to Tribal Nations.
Transportation
Learn more about our advocacy on increased access to resources for Tribal transportation programs.
Tribal Administration
Learn more about our advocacy on federal policy that enables the full and unfettered operation of Tribal governmental programs.
Tribal Justice
Learn more about our advocacy on the jurisdiction over our land and people, including inherent jurisdiction over crimes.
Trust Modernization
Learn more about our advocacy on trust modernization.
Veterans Affairs
Learn more about our advocacy on Veterans Affairs.
Other
Learn more about our advocacy on other issues affecting member Tribal Nations and Indian Country more broadly.