Russell Begaye: “H.R. 4518 truly honors tribes and tribal sovereignty, and ensures a meaningful role for us in managing the lands.”

Money is money, life is more important than money. We can continue to argue about prospering in this Nation, but respecting one another's rights and religion is all we ask for.

For these reasons, we strongly advocate that the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act be reauthorized at the proposed $13 million levels for each fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

H.R. 4532 retains the same failing as the Trump proclamation: it does not protect the Bears Ears landscape in a way that is meaningful and lasting.

This bill's 'tribal-management' is tribal in name only.