For too long, the American Federal Government has facilitated and benefited from the destruction of our sacred lands.

I certainly agree with the assessment from Senator Van Hollen that all of us with our observation with the State of Union, that the largest applause line, or one of them came bipartisanly Democrats and Republicans, not just clapping, but…

The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments of 2023 are vital to ensuring that Congress uphold its promise to the Navajo Nation, the City of Gallup and the Jicarilla Apache Nation in New Mexico.

Our future revenue loss could be as much as $200 million, although we do not know the exact number because it depends on the oil prices and the quality of the wells.

Social Security is an incredibly effective anti-poverty program.

Just to follow up on the Vice Chair's comments, I very much appreciate that line of questioning.

We have to do better.

Today I am honored to introduce a friend, a great leader, and that is President of the Navajo Nation, Dr. Buu Nygren.

I also was proud to work with colleagues and secure congressionally directed spending in Fiscal Year 2022 for the City of Gallup to drill a new well.

The chronic abuse of horses with painkillers and other drugs is just plain wrong.

I always have a simple approach, Mr. Chairman, that if indeed we all believe that these programs are better, and that we should find solutions that we develop them, put them on the table, stipulate a set of facts, and negotiate from there…

I agree with that. But it's also important to remember why these programs matter.

Social Security is the primary life and disability insurance for almost all American children.

It's crucial that we address the unique challenges faced by tribal nations.

Groundwater levels for the City of Gallup have dropped approximately 200 feet over the past 10 years.

What do we need in Indian Country to make sure that we provide economic opportunity, that we grow the middle class in Indian Country, which is needed more than perhaps elsewhere because we have been underserved, under-sourced for too long.

Without Social Security 38 percent of seniors would live in poverty.

Social Security is an incredibly effective anti-poverty program.