Both of the Chairman's bills are a step in the right direction.
There is no jurisdiction over that. If he assaults the officer arresting him, there is no jurisdiction.
The bills we are considering here today address these very same issues: law enforcement resources, victim services and public safety in Indi...
We would like to see VAWA expanded to be able to enforce tribal jurisdiction over non-tribal members.
We must ensure that the voices of Native Americans are heard.
Senator Heitkamp's bill, S. 1941, Savanna's Act, looks at the Federal response to missing and murdered Indian women.
S. 1953 looks to address this same issue by withholding administrative funding from the Department of the Interior and the Department of Jus...
Thank you, Chairman Hoeven, for holding today's important hearing.
Just recently, I received a statutorily required report that was due in 2012, five years late.
The Federal law enforcement agencies have also testified in support of additional funding for personnel to help keep Indian Country safe.
Well, it is not emerging. It emerged.
I mean, the chairman has been asking for an overall plan for I do not know how long.
I agree wholeheartedly. You should not limit yourself to responding in kind with the same level of--or with the same toolbox.
Senator McCain and Uncle Mo's efforts to pass this landmark legislation were a true showing of bipartisanship, one we need to see more of to...
I am honored to serve alongside one of the architects of that Act, Senator John McCain.
Indian gaming has stood the test of time as a proven economic driver.
As I mentioned in my opening, Indian gaming is an important economic engine.
Can I have your commitment that you, as the highest ranking political appointee in Indian Affairs at Interior, that you will ensure meaningf...
