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National Leadership Issues

Native American Indian Nations Must Meet Constant Challenge To Sovereignty And Rights With Leadership Daily At The National Level.

Below is a sample of National Issues that concern the Cherokee Nation and all Indian Nations in America. 50 Bills from the 107th Congress regarding Native American issues.

1.

Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2001 (Introduced in the Senate)[S.91.IS]

2.

Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1337.IH]

3.

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2001 (Introduced in the Senate)[S.1210.IS]

4.

Native American Housing and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1873.IH]

5.

Expressing the sense of Congress that Americans should take time during Native American Heritage Month to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions made by native peoples. (Introduced in the House)[H.CON.RES.270.IH]

6.

Recognizing the invaluable contribution of Native American Veterans and honoring their service to the Nation. (Introduced in the House)[H.CON.RES.166.IH]

7.

To authorize the construction of a Native American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Introduced in the Senate)[S.1321.IS]

8.

To authorize the construction of a Native American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2742.IH]

9

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the Native American veterans housing loan program, and for other purposes. (Introduced in the Senate)[S.228.IS]

10.

Native American Veterans Home Loan Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1929.IH]

11.

Low Income Housing Tax Credit for Native Americans Act (Introduced in the Senate)[S.132.IS]

12.

Valley of Chiefs Native American Sacred Site Preservation Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2085.IH]

13.

Native American Telecommunications Improvement and Value Enhancement Act (Introduced in the Senate)[S.761.IS]

14.

Native American Hate Crimes and Criminal Justice Grant Program Act (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1164.IH]

15.

Native American Memorial Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2918.IH]

16.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the payment of National Service Life Insurance and United States Government Life Insurance proceeds to an alternate beneficiary when... (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2359.IH]

17.

Kids Developing Skills for Success in the 21st Century Act (Introduced in the House)[H.R.59.IH]

18.

Native American Commercial Driving Training and Technical Assistance Act (Introduced in the Senate)[S.1344.IS]

19.

Native American Elders Assistance Act (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1635.IH]

20.

Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2244.IH]

21.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that schools should educate children about and organize community service projects related to the role of Native Americans in American... (Introduced in the House)[H.RES.190.IH]

22.

Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act of 2001 (Introduced in the Senate)[S.343.IS]

23.

21st Century Homesteading Act (Introduced in the Senate)[S.1342.IS]

24.

Native American Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Technical Amendment Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1383.IH]

25.

Native American Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Technical Amendment Act of 2001 (Introduced in the Senate)[S.535.IS]

26.

To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study of the rate at which Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam drop... (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2262.IH]

27.

Native Hawaiian Education Reauthorization Act (Introduced in the Senate)[S.86.IS]

28.

Native Hawaiian Education Reauthorization Act (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1250.IH]

29.

English Language Unity Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1984.IH]

30.

Whereas Native Americans have given much to this country; (Engrossed in House )[H.RES.168.EH]

31.

Native American Small Business Development Act (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2538.IH]

32.

Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001 (Introduced in the Senate)[S.211.IS]

33.

Veterans Benefits Act of 2001 (Referred in Senate)[H.R.2540.RFS]

34.

Veterans Benefits Act of 2001 (Engrossed in House )[H.R.2540.EH]

35.

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Enhancement Act of 2001 (Introduced in the Senate)[S.1338.IS]

36.

Veterans Benefits Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2540.IH]

37.

Native American Small Business Development Act (Reported in the House)[H.R.2538.RH]

38.

Veterans Benefits Act of 2001 (Reported in the House)[H.R.2540.RH]

39.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that schools across the Nation should teach about the role of Native Americans in American history and culture and lead community... (Introduced in the House)[H.RES.101.IH]

40.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Nation's schools should honor Native Americans for their contributions to American history, culture, and education. (Introduced in the House)[H.RES.168.IH]

41.

Tribal Recognition and Indian Bureau Enhancement Act of 2001 (Introduced in the Senate)[S.1392.IS]

42.

Multilingual Education and Technological Advancement Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1217.IH]

43.

Medicaid Obesity Treatment Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.1641.IH]

44.

French Colonial Heritage Area Study Act of 2001 (Introduced in the Senate)[S.1638.IS]

45.

Reservist VA Home Loan Fairness Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2095.IH]

46.

Entitled the `English Plus Resolution'. (Introduced in the House)[H.CON.RES.9.IH]

47.

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), (Introduced in the Senate)[S.CON.RES.64.IS]

48.

Whereas Detroit is the 10th most populous city in the United States and the most populous city in Michigan; (Engrossed in House )[H.CON.RES.80.EH]

49.

Whereas Detroit is the 10th most populous city in the United States and the most populous city in Michigan; (Enrolled Bill)[H.CON.RES.80.ENR]

50.

Whereas Detroit is the 10th most populous city in the United States and the most populous city in Michigan; (Referred in Senate)[H.CON.RES.80.RFS]

"We are too great a nation to limit ourselves to small dreams."

"Working together let us continue to build on the foundation of accomplishments established the last three years."

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