The Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety Act addresses the gaps in national MMIW data by requiring BIA direct-service officers and FBI agents with jurisdiction in Indian Country to report missing persons cases to the NamUs database.
Haaland discusses legislation aimed at improving MMIW data collection.
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you have shown in no uncertain terms that our public lands and waters are no longer a breeding ground for corporate polluter greed.
We urge the subcommittee to establish permanent and recurring funds for Tribal Courts within BIA's Public Safety and Justice account.
Yet, here we find ourselves today in a hearing where my colleagues are trying to manufacture a scandal tying Secretary Haaland to environmental groups.
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