The tribes will have more authority to honor and to protect the Wounded Knee site.

This bill is a step forward in recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples.

It's essential that we honor our commitments to Native nations.

The federal government has a trust responsibility to Indian tribes.

The federal government has a trust responsibility to Indian tribes.

Our commitment to tribal sovereignty must be unwavering.

I ask unanimous consent that we start the vote now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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I think it's really important that we understand how achieved partnerships are compared to these weapon systems.

I think it's really important that we understand how achieved partnerships are compared to these weapon systems.

Can you just tell me how the Department is working with existing education providers on Pell restoration?

I think your actions have shown that, but I am just telling you that at the line level... understand that they have an obligation, under Federal law.

Can you reassure the people of Hawaii that Red Hill will never be used for fuel storage or fuel operations once it is emptied?

Do I have your commitment to make sure that all of the good people in your Department administering programs... get the message with precision and clarity from you?

I think your actions have shown that, but I am just telling you that at the line level... understand that they have an obligation, under Federal law.

Do you believe that the entirety of your Department has an obligation to carry out this trust responsibility?

These big investments are important but it's the taking care of the people as though they are true partners that I think makes the difference.

We need a statutory change for that.

We need a statutory change for that.

Can you reassure the people of Hawaii that Red Hill will never be used for fuel storage or fuel operations once it is emptied?

Do you believe that the entirety of your Department has an obligation to carry out this trust responsibility?

Do I have your commitment to continue to support robust funding for the Native Hawaiian Education Program?

During the May 11 hearing, Secretary Austin confirmed that DoD established a registry of potentially exposed individuals to the Red Hill fuel spill.

The defueling and closure of Red Hill must continue to stay on schedule.

Can you just tell me how the Department is working with existing education providers on Pell restoration?