NFBC BLOG & NEWS

Government Shutdown The federal government shutdown is entering its fourth week as Congress remains deadlocked over funding measures to reopen the government. The central policy dispute remains the same: Democrats oppose a short-term Continuing Resolution that would temporarily extend federal funding at current levels unless it also includes an extension of federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health care plans. Without these subsidies, millions of families could see a s

At Congress The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs voted to confirm Billy Kirkland as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian...

USDA Announces Reorganization Plan On July 24, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced reorganization plans for the USDA. Under...

Updates on Senate reconciliation, SNAP work requirements exemption, and legislation endorsed by NFBC.

This week, the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) endorsed new legislation expanding 638 authority to the Food Distribution Program on...

The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) concluded a productive three-day fly-in in Washington, D.C., marked by high-level meetings with...

The Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC) is a nationwide initiative to lift up the voices of Native American producers and Tribal governments.

“I do want to say it's great to see Tribes from across the country come together, with the same mission of trying to do better for our...

Meet NativeAgvocate Phil Rigdon, Department of Natural Resources Superintendent for the Yakama Nation.