Tribal Affairs
As a member of the Congressional Native American Caucus, I proudly represent a district rich with indigenous diversity. There are more than 25 federally-recognized tribes in California’s 2nd District, more than any other single congressional district outside of the state of Alaska. These Tribes include:
- Elk Valley Rancheria, California
- Resighini Rancheria, California/Coast Indian Community
- Tolowa Dee-Ni' Nation (formerly Smith River Rancheria)
- Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation, California
- Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, California
- Big Lagoon Rancheria, California
- Blue Lake Rancheria, California
- Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, California
- Hoopa Valley Tribe, California
- Wiyot Tribe, California
- Karuk Tribe
- Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria
- Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California
- Guidville Rancheria of California
- Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, California
- Manchester Band of Pomo Indians of the Manchester Rancheria
- Noyo River Indian Community
- Pinoleville Pomo Nation, California
- Potter Valley Tribe, California
- Redwood Valley or Little River Band of Pomo Indians of the Redwood Valley Rancheria, California
- Round Valley Indian Tribes, Round Valley Reservation, California
- Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
- Mishewal-Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley
- Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
- Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, California
- Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria, California
- Lytton Rancheria of California
- Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, California
- Nor-Rel-Muk Nation
- Tsnungwe Council
Living up to the promises the United States has made to Native Americans may not be easy, but it is necessary. I am working with my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee to help improve tribal access to health care, justice, housing, education, and sustainable economic growth. That also includes standing up to President Trump when he ignores tribal interests to expedite the Dakota Access Pipeline or to undermine the Bears Ears National Monument.
Many tribes still retain fishery and water rights, including on some of California’s most productive salmon strongholds. It is imperative that we continue to honor our trust responsibilities to Native American Tribes and work together to make sure that our rivers, streams, and native fish populations remain healthy for future generations.
Latest
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November 18, 2021
Huffman Introduces Bill to Restore Sacred Land to Karuk Tribe
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September 22, 2021
Huffman Announces Multimillion Dollar Education Grant for Yurok Tribe
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September 22, 2021
Rep. Huffman, Chair Grijalva, and Rep. DeGette lead 60 Members in Urging President Biden Support Repeal of Arctic Refuge Drilling Program in Build Back Better Act
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March 04, 2021
Fight of the River People
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February 04, 2021
Rep. Huffman and Senator Markey Re-Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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February 04, 2021
Democrats seek to block further Arctic drilling
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December 21, 2020
Rep. Huffman and Senator Markey to Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the New Congress