Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I would also like to thank my colleagues for adding additional funding for our nation's tribal governments. This bill adds $20 billion to aid tribal governments who have been devastated by this pandemic, including tribes in my home state of Michigan. It is critical that tribal governments be given the flexibility to spend this money in a way that addresses the health and economic challenges they have endured. In many parts of Indian Country, tribes are among the largest employers of non-natives in their communities. We must ensure that tribal governments have the financial support to address the needs of their tribal members and those who are employed by the tribes. I am also pleased that language was included in this bill that would ensure these federal dollars would only go to the 574 federally- recognized tribes. I want to thank my colleagues and Speaker Pelosi for including these provisions in this legislation.”