On the recordJuly 20, 2021
By passing S. 1895, Congress is honoring Indian treaties, including our Navajo treaty of 1868, and upholding the Federal trust responsibility.
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Jonathan Nez
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congress.govBy passing S. 1895, Congress is honoring Indian treaties, including our Navajo treaty of 1868, and upholding the Federal trust responsibility.
Emphasizes the importance of S. 1895 for honoring treaties and federal responsibilities.
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