empowering tribal Sovereignty

Empowering Tribal Sovereignty and Self-Determination

Tribal Sovereignty Trygve Hammer advocates for legislation that recognizes the recovery of Indian lands by Native Sovereign Nations with full protection. He supports ensuring these lands are governed by Tribal civil and criminal jurisdiction. Voting Rights Hammer is committed to protecting and expanding the voting rights of Indigenous peoples, supporting legislation like the Native American Voting Rights Act (NAVRA) to remove barriers and enhance voting access. Taxation Hammer calls on the IRS to clarify the tax status of tribally chartered entities and supports tax reforms that promote Tribal sovereignty and economic development.

  • Support Legislation for Native Land Recovery

  • Support Tax Reforms to Promote Tribal Sovereignty

  • Preserve Tribal Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction

  • Support Native American Voting Rights Act (NAVRA)

  • Ensure Access to Polling Places and Recognize Tribal IDs

Strengthening Tribal Education

Educational Sovereignty Hammer supports full federal commitment to Tribal educational sovereignty, advocating for comprehensive legislative reforms to empower Tribal Nations in education. Fully Funding Education Hammer advocates for mandatory funding for Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools and equitable funding for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Supporting Tribal Educators Hammer supports extending federal retirement benefits to educators in tribally controlled schools, enhancing their ability to attract and retain qualified staff.

  • Support Comprehensive Educational Sovereignty

  • Amend Head Start Eligibility for Tribal Programs

  • Remove Barriers to Tribal Control Over Education

  • Support Full Funding for BIE Schools & Secure Equitable Funding for TCUs

  • Back Tribal College and University (TCU) Equity Act

  • Extend Federal Retirement Benefits to Tribal Educators

Enhancing Public Safety and Criminal Justice in Indian Country

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Hammer advocates for the establishment of a National Emergency Alert System for Missing Indigenous Persons and the creation of an Associate Attorney General for American Indian Affairs.Criminal Jurisdiction Hammer supports expanding Tribal criminal jurisdiction to address the fentanyl crisis and other serious crimes affecting Tribal lands Tribal Safety Hammer opposes the development of dormitories or man camps near Tribal lands without enforceable safety plans, advocating for mandatory protocols to protect Indigenous communities.

  • Address the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

  • Establish National Emergency Alert System

  • Expand Tribal Jurisdiction Over Drug Offenses

  • Combat the Fentanyl Crisis in Indian Country

  • Oppose Unsafe Dormitories/Mancamps Near Tribal Lands

Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Tribal Communities

Sovereignty in Health and Wellbeing Hammer supports Tribal control over essential programs like SNAP, advocating for tax-exempt status for IHS scholarships and loan repayment programs. Funding Healthcare Hammer calls for mandatory appropriations for the Indian Health Service (IHS) to ensure stable and sufficient funding for healthcare services to Indigenous populations. Supporting Our Native American Veterans Hammer advocates for the full implementation of programs like NAVPACT and the Tribal HUD-VASH Act to ensure Native veterans receive the healthcare, housing, and benefits they deserve.

  • Support SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act

  • Advocate for Tax-Exempt IHS Scholarships

  • Support Mandatory Funding for Indian Health Service (IHS)

  • Support NAVPACT for Native Veterans

  • Expand Tribal HUD-VASH Program

  • Support Honoring Native American Veterans Act

Protecting and Preserving Indigenous Lands and Culture

Stewardship Hammer supports the creation of a dedicated fund to enable Tribal Nations to conserve and steward their ancestral lands, advancing environmental justice. Infrastructure Hammer advocates for including Tribal Nations in the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program to bridge the digital divide and foster opportunities in Indian Country. Religious Freedom Hammer endorses efforts to protect Indigenous religious and ceremonial freedoms, supporting initiatives like a White House Initiative to remove barriers and safeguard sacred sites.

  • Create Native American Land and Water Conservation Fund

  • Support Tribal Environmental Stewardship

  • Promote Tribal Broadband Access through BEAD program

  • Advocate for Enhanced Protection of Indigenous Religious Freedom