On the recordSeptember 19, 2022
It is Congress's role to act and it is our understanding that Congress has the backing of Tribal Nations to act.
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congress.govIt is Congress's role to act and it is our understanding that Congress has the backing of Tribal Nations to act.
Grijalva asserts Congress has support from Tribal Nations to take action.
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