'Our shared federal trust and treaty obligations demand nothing less': Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)
Channel: indianz
Date: 2021-02-04

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) speaks in support of increased COVID-19 relief and additional funding for Indian nations, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians on February 3, 2021.

“From Hawaiian homelands to villages, pueblos, rancherias, and other Native communities, our fellow Americans who live on or near these lands need immediate relief. Not half measures, and not more delays,” said  Schatz, who is the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. “We all need to work together and support Native families and communities across the country. Our shared federal trust and treaty obligations demand nothing less.”

The U.S. Senate will be taking up legislation to implement President Joe Biden’s so-called American Rescue Plan. Schatz said it contains more than $28 billion in investments for health care, education, housing and other programs serving Indian Country and Native communities.

"As the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting for this resolution and delivering  critical relief to all Native Americans--Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives and American Indians," said Schatz.

Thumbnail photo from Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

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