Mike Rounds

The reason why I asked that question in particular is because this may very well have been put into a trust status.

I would simply point out that these two leaders have come together.

This bill is an important step in our nation-to-nation relationship.

Our South Dakota Senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, who offered this Senate companion bill to restore our lands to 'Indian country' status with reference to our 1868 Treaty deserve our gratitude.

As you all know, the Wounded Knee Massacre not only represents a low point in U.S.-Lakota relations, but it also serves as one of the darkest moments in our Nation's history.

Moving forward, it is my hope that we can come together to acknowledge the history of the Wounded Knee Massacre and work to mend our history through reconciliation and mutual respect.

This legislation would place 40 acres of tribally purchased land at the Wounded Knee Massacre site into restricted fee status.

I am honored to be able to introduced President Frank Star Comes Out of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, and Chairman Ryman LeBeau of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.

We need to ensure that the voices of our tribal communities are heard.

I think that says a lot, first of all, about their feelings about how personal this is.

I would simply point out that these two leaders have come together.

Our South Dakota Senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, who offered this Senate companion bill to restore our lands to 'Indian country' status with reference to our 1868 Treaty deserve our gratitude.

Moving forward, it is my hope that we can come together to acknowledge the history of the Wounded Knee Massacre and work to mend our history through reconciliation and mutual respect.

We must work together to address the challenges facing our tribal communities.

I believe this further proves that we have long been feeling the effects of policy-induced inflation resulting from decisions by the Biden administration.

I believe this further proves that we have long been feeling the effects of policy-induced inflation resulting from decisions by the Biden administration, primarily cutting off supply to domestic energy production.

I want to specifically thank Senator Mike Rounds for his input on the best uses of these funds.

In my home State of Minnesota, Native Americans account for 13 percent of people experiencing homelessness, despite being only about 1 percent of the State's overall population.

Housing shortages and homelessness are experienced on Tribal land when families crowd into homes not nearly big enough for all the people living there.

We have also heard about the importance of reauthorizing the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, or NAHASDA.

I want to specifically thank Senator Mike Rounds for his input on the best uses of these funds.

The trust and treaty obligations of the Federal Government for housing in Native communities.

I want to specifically thank Senator Mike Rounds for his input on the best uses of these funds.

We heard about the need for more supportive housing that combines shelter with culturally specific programming to support Native people experiencing homelessness.

It is far past time that that important bipartisan legislation that will cut red tape for housing development in Native communities.