Mark Begich: “The bill before you today... reflects a significant compromise and accommodation of those interests.”

The 477 tribes across this country agree with Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Mark Begich in pushing Congress to amend the original law.

We have a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.

How we approach this mental health system for the VA cannot be in isolation of the mental health system of this country.

We specifically extend our appreciation to Senator Murkowski and Senator Begich for their support and efforts to repeal the Alaska exception of the Violence Against Women Act.