In its first meeting of the 116th Congress, the Committee approved legislation that will benefit tribes across the U.S.

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United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today organized for the 116th Congress and passed 12 pieces of legislation for Indian Country.

“In its first meeting of the 116th Congress today, the Committee approved 12 pieces of legislation that will benefit tribes across the country,” said Hoeven. “These bills are a strong start for the committee’s work this year and help advance the bipartisan agenda of the Indian Affairs Committee in the 116th Congress.”

The 12 bills the Committee passed today are:

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