We write to reiterate our strong support for the Willow Master Development Plan (Willow or Project) in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A).
Deb Haaland
The Public Record
Deb Haaland is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior since March 16, 2021. She previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2019, until her appointment as Secretary. Haaland is notable for being one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, marking a significant milestone in U.S. political history.
The Project will also generate as much as $17 billion in new revenues for the federal government, the State of Alaska, the North Slope Borough, and communities in and around NPR-A.
fulfilled the Nation's obligations to the Cherokee Freedmen and encouraged other tribes to take similar steps to meet their moral and legal obligations to the Freedmen.
The Cherokee Nation's actions have brought this longstanding issue to a close and have importantly fulfilled their obligations to the Cherokee Freedmen.
Through my travels, and while working in Washington, D.C., I have seen firsthand how every single day in every corner of our country our employees go to work with a focus on results.
I am grateful, over the past year, to have visited many of you in your states and meet the great people that you represent.
From day one President Biden and I have made clear our commitment to transition to a clean energy economy.
As you know, tribal consultation is incredibly important to us. It is the most important thing in this work that we are doing.
I would also like to thank Senator Warren and the Co-chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus for prioritizing legislation to address the federal Indian boarding school policies.
We are wholeheartedly in support and this Administration is in support of language revitalization.
I am a strong supporter of Senator Warren's bill, the Truth and Healing Commission bill.
the Honorable Deb Haaland, and several members from tribal nations greatly impacted by the forced removal and education of their children





