That is a gap in terms of the special jurisdiction and the way it works.

For the both of you, this is a big issue for tribes.

Thank you, Mr. President, for the recognition this evening. Mr. President, I rise to support the Consumer Financial Protection Board's arbitration rule that has been spoken about this evening very eloquently by my colleagues here on the…

I am very excited to have this happening in my lifetime. I see that it could work better.

I want to commend you, Mr. Chairman, for your tribe's leadership in this area.

Thank you again Chairman Hoeven and Vice Chairman Udall for holding a legislative hearing.

There is no jurisdiction over that. If he assaults the officer arresting him, there is no jurisdiction.

The Federal law enforcement agencies have also testified in support of additional funding for personnel to help keep Indian Country safe.

Withholding would hurt the tribes.

Senator Heitkamp's bill, S. 1941, Savanna's Act, looks at the Federal response to missing and murdered Indian women.

The bills we are considering here today address these very same issues: law enforcement resources, victim services and public safety in Indian Country.

Both of the Chairman's bills are a step in the right direction.