Daniel Akaka: “I believe this bill is an important step in recognizing the contributions of the Maniilaq Association.”

When Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.

The month of November provides Native peoples opportunity to educate by sharing their history and culture with a larger audience.

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.

Last Congress, bipartisan legislation was introduced by Senator Daniel Akaka (S. 998) and Representative George Miller (H.R. 1867) to address this problem and assure that all pilots are provided fair benefits.