Martin Heinrich actually said...

"Would you say that amending how we deal with long-term leasing, particularly with respect to this legislation, would be much more consistent with self-determination as a policy?"

"It is crucial that any such proposal be entirely optional to Indian tribes, and to determine whether they wish to participate in such an initiative."

"In speaking with tribal housing officials from across New Mexico, one concern that they shared with me is that families are having to move off reservations if they want to buy a home because of the di..."

"The HEARTH Act will allow tribes to exercise greater control over their land, and eliminate the bureaucratic delays that stand in the way of homeownership in tribal communities."