DAMIAN PADILLA

Issues related to federal Indian policy, including Tribal governance, sovereignty, and general representation before federal agencies.

Monitoring federal policies and administrative actions related to natural resource management, fisheries, marine resources, and environmental protection affecting Tribal lands and treaty resources.

Monitoring federal education policy and Bureau of Indian Education matters, including issues related to Tribal school facilities and education infrastructure.

Monitor federal health legislation and policy developments affecting Tribal and Alaska Native health systems, including funding, service delivery, and public health initiatives.

General representation on federal issues affecting Tribal sovereignty and health governance, including monitoring legislation and policy developments impacting the delivery and administration of health services to Alaska Native communities.

General representation on federal issues affecting Tribal sovereignty and health governance, including monitoring legislation and policy developments impacting the delivery and administration of health services to Alaska Native communities.

Monitor federal health legislation and policy developments affecting Tribal and Alaska Native health systems, including funding, service delivery, and public health initiatives.

General lobbying efforts focus on monitoring legislation related to land conservation, Tribal stewardship, and National Monuments, as well as advocating for funding to support Tribal-led environmental and resource management efforts.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring congressional and administrative actions that may impact Tribal sovereignty, governance, and jurisdictional authority.

Advocacy to advance federal legislation transferring land to the Pit River Tribe, including H.R. 2400 / S. 2871, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025. Efforts include engagement with congressional offices to support the bills passage and address related land and resource issues.

Support legislation to promote Tribal tax parity, including S. 2022/H.R.7705, the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act.

Monitor and engage on congressional legislation related to Tribal economic development.

General lobbying efforts: monitor Tribal gaming legislation and regulations, including monitoring legislation and regulatory activity addressing prediction markets.

Monitoring federal legislation and administrative actions that affecting tribes.

Monitor tax legislation, advocate for provisions supporting parity for Tribal governments.

Advocate for passage of the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act, H.R. 1723/S. 1301.

Monitor federal tax legislation and policy proposals to ensure parity for Tribal governments.

Monitor federal appropriations and advocate for funding opportunities aligned with Tribal priorities.

Monitor Indian law and policy developments.

Monitor gaming legislation and regulation. Advocate against the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

General tribal representation.

Monitor and advocate for legislation and regulations that support tribal economic development.

General lobbying efforts: monitor Tribal gaming legislation and regulations, including monitoring legislation and regulatory activity addressing prediction markets.

Monitor and advocate for H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

General tribal representation.

Advocate for passage of the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act, H.R. 1723/S. 1301.

Monitor and advocate for legislation for affecting tribes and tribal sovereignty.

Monitor federal appropriations legislation and advocate for funding opportunities consistent with Tribe's priorities.

General Tribal representation. Oppose off-reservation gaming in Medford, OR.

General tribal representation. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe and to amend water settlement provisions.

Monitor federal tax legislation and its potential impact on Tribal governments.

General tribal representation related to natural resources. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe. Advocate for legislation to amend water settlement act.

Monitor federal legislation impacting land transfers and water settlements, including legislation related to the Pueblos water settlement (S. 562 / H.R. 1322). Monitor policies related to land management, water rights, and the protection of natural resources critical to the Pueblos long-term sustainability.

General lobbying efforts for the Laguna Pueblo with a focus on federal legislation impacting land transfers and water settlements, and ensuring that Tribal interests are represented in policies related to land rights, water access, and self-governance.

Monitor and advocate for federal tax legislation and regulation impacting Tribal governments.

General Tribal representation: tracking legislation impacting agriculture, environmental protection, and Tribal sovereignty.

Monitoring federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting Tribal gaming. Oppose decision to approve off-reservation gaming facility in Vallejo, CA.

Advocate for passage of H.R. 2302/S. 2735, to transfer land to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok.

Engaged with Congress and federal agencies on Tribal gaming policy and regulatory matters affecting Indian gaming.

General tribal representation; monitor legislation affecting tribal governments. Advocating for H.R. 2302/S. 2735, to take land into trust for the benefit of Shingle Springs.

Issues related to tribal gaming.

Support legislation to promote Tribal tax parity, including S. 2022/H.R.7705, the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act.

Monitor and engage on congressional legislation related to Tribal economic development.

Engaged with Congress and federal agencies on Tribal gaming policy and regulatory matters affecting Indian gaming.

Advocate for passage of H.R. 2302/S. 2735, to transfer land to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok.

General tribal representation; monitor legislation affecting tribal governments. Advocating for H.R. 2302/S. 2735, to take land into trust for the benefit of Shingle Springs.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring legislation, administrative actions, and policy developments impacting tribes.

Monitoring federal legislation and policy developments related to Tribal water rights, fishery restoration, and natural resource management.

Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement amendments, including S.640/H.R. 4598,Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, and S. 3242/H.R. 6205, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025.

Monitoring federal policies and administrative actions related to natural resource management, fisheries, marine resources, and environmental protection affecting Tribal lands and treaty resources.

Monitoring federal education policy and Bureau of Indian Education matters, including issues related to Tribal school facilities and education infrastructure.

Issues related to federal Indian policy, including Tribal governance, sovereignty, and general representation before federal agencies.

General representation on federal issues affecting Tribal sovereignty and health governance, including monitoring legislation and policy developments impacting the delivery and administration of health services to Alaska Native communities.

Monitor federal health legislation and policy developments affecting Tribal and Alaska Native health systems, including funding, service delivery, and public health initiatives.

General lobbying efforts focus on monitoring legislation related to land conservation, Tribal stewardship, and National Monuments, as well as advocating for funding to support Tribal-led environmental and resource management efforts.

Advocacy to advance federal legislation transferring land to the Pit River Tribe, including H.R. 2400 / S. 2871, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025. Efforts include engagement with congressional offices to support the bills passage and address related land and resource issues.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring congressional and administrative actions that may impact Tribal sovereignty, governance, and jurisdictional authority.

Monitor Indian law and policy developments.

Monitor gaming legislation and regulation. Advocate against the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Monitor and advocate for H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

Monitoring federal legislation and administrative actions that affecting tribes.

Monitor tax legislation, advocate for provisions supporting parity for Tribal governments.

Monitor and engage on congressional legislation related to Tribal economic development.

Support legislation to promote Tribal tax parity, including S. 2022/H.R.7705, the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act.

Monitor gaming legislation and related regulatory developments. Monitor and advocate for tribal position regarding the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Advocate for tribal interests and monitor any leadership changes at the CFTC.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring federal legislation and policy developments that may affect Tribal sovereignty, self-governance, and the exercise of Tribal authority.

Advocate for passage of the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act, H.R. 1723/S. 1301.

Monitor gaming legislation and regulation. Advocate against the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Monitor Indian law and policy developments.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring federal legislation and policy developments that may affect Tribal sovereignty, self-governance, and the exercise of Tribal authority.

Monitor gaming legislation and related regulatory developments. Monitor and advocate for tribal position regarding the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Advocate for tribal interests and monitor any leadership changes at the CFTC.

Monitor federal appropriations and advocate for funding opportunities aligned with Tribal priorities.

Advocate for H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

Monitor and advocate for pro-tribal tax legislation and regulations.

General tribal representation.

General tribal representation.

Monitor and advocate for H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

General tribal representation.

Monitor and advocate for H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

Advocate in support of H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

Monitor and advocate for tax legislation and policy affecting tribes.

Advocate for passage of the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act, H.R. 1723/S. 1301.

General Tribal representation. Oppose off-reservation gaming in Medford, OR.

General tribal representation. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe and to amend water settlement provisions.

Monitor federal tax legislation and its potential impact on Tribal governments.

General tribal representation related to natural resources. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe. Advocate for legislation to amend water settlement act.

General lobbying efforts for the Laguna Pueblo with a focus on federal legislation impacting land transfers and water settlements, and ensuring that Tribal interests are represented in policies related to land rights, water access, and self-governance.

Monitor federal legislation impacting land transfers and water settlements, including legislation related to the Pueblos water settlement (S. 562 / H.R. 1322). Monitor policies related to land management, water rights, and the protection of natural resources critical to the Pueblos long-term sustainability.

General Tribal representation: tracking legislation impacting agriculture, environmental protection, and Tribal sovereignty.

Monitor and advocate for federal tax legislation and regulation impacting Tribal governments.

Monitoring federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting Tribal gaming. Oppose decision to approve off-reservation gaming facility in Vallejo, CA.

General tribal representation; monitor legislation affecting tribal governments. Advocating for H.R. 2302/S. 2735, to take land into trust for the benefit of Shingle Springs.

Advocate for passage of H.R. 2302/S. 2735, to transfer land to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok.

General federal representation, monitoring and advocating for pro-tribal federal policy.

General federal representation, monitoring and advocating for pro-tribal federal policy.

General federal representation, monitoring and advocating for pro-tribal federal policy.

Monitoring federal legislation and policy developments related to Tribal water rights, fishery restoration, and natural resource management.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring legislation, administrative actions, and policy developments impacting tribes.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring legislation, administrative actions, and policy developments impacting tribes.

Monitoring federal legislation and policy developments related to Tribal water rights, fishery restoration, and natural resource management.

Advocated on FAA airport classification and federal funding eligibility issues.

Monitor federal appropriations legislation and advocate for funding opportunities consistent with Tribe's priorities.

Monitor legislative activity affecting tribal gaming. Advocate against the use of sport events contracts at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission.

Monitor gaming legislation and related regulatory developments. Monitor and advocate for tribal position regarding the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Advocate for tribal interests and monitor any leadership changes at the CFTC.

Monitor federal tax legislation and policy proposals to ensure parity for Tribal governments.

Monitor federal appropriations and advocate for funding opportunities aligned with Tribal priorities.

Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement amendments, including S.640/H.R. 4598,Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, and S. 3242/H.R. 6205, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025.

Monitoring federal policies and administrative actions related to natural resource management, fisheries, marine resources, and environmental protection affecting Tribal lands and treaty resources.

Issues related to federal Indian policy, including Tribal governance, sovereignty, and general representation before federal agencies.

Monitoring federal education policy and Bureau of Indian Education matters, including issues related to Tribal school facilities and education infrastructure.

Monitor federal health legislation and policy developments affecting Tribal and Alaska Native health systems, including funding, service delivery, and public health initiatives.

General representation on federal issues affecting Tribal sovereignty and health governance, including monitoring legislation and policy developments impacting the delivery and administration of health services to Alaska Native communities.

General lobbying efforts focus on monitoring legislation related to land conservation, Tribal stewardship, and National Monuments, as well as advocating for funding to support Tribal-led environmental and resource management efforts.

Advocacy to advance federal legislation transferring land to the Pit River Tribe, including H.R. 2400 / S. 2871, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025. Efforts include engagement with congressional offices to support the bills passage and address related land and resource issues.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring congressional and administrative actions that may impact Tribal sovereignty, governance, and jurisdictional authority.

Monitor and engage on congressional legislation related to Tribal economic development.

Support legislation to promote Tribal tax parity, including S. 2022/H.R.7705, the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act.

Monitor Indian law and policy developments.

Monitor gaming legislation and regulation. Advocate against the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Monitor and advocate for H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

General tribal representation.

Monitor and advocate for legislation and regulations that support tribal economic development.

General lobbying efforts: monitor Tribal gaming legislation and regulations, including monitoring legislation and regulatory activity addressing prediction markets.

Advocate for H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

General Tribal representation. Oppose off-reservation gaming in Medford, OR.

Monitoring federal legislation and administrative actions that affecting tribes.

Monitor tax legislation, advocate for provisions supporting parity for Tribal governments.

Monitor and advocate for H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

General lobbying efforts: monitor Tribal gaming legislation and regulations, including monitoring legislation and regulatory activity addressing prediction markets.

General tribal representation related to natural resources. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe. Advocate for legislation to amend water settlement act.

Monitor federal tax legislation and its potential impact on Tribal governments.

General lobbying efforts for the Laguna Pueblo with a focus on federal legislation impacting land transfers and water settlements, and ensuring that Tribal interests are represented in policies related to land rights, water access, and self-governance.

Monitor federal legislation impacting land transfers and water settlements, including legislation related to the Pueblos water settlement (S. 562 / H.R. 1322). Monitor policies related to land management, water rights, and the protection of natural resources critical to the Pueblos long-term sustainability.

General Tribal representation: tracking legislation impacting agriculture, environmental protection, and Tribal sovereignty.

Monitoring federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting Tribal gaming. Oppose decision to approve off-reservation gaming facility in Vallejo, CA.

Monitor and advocate for federal tax legislation and regulation impacting Tribal governments.

General tribal representation; monitor legislation affecting tribal governments. Advocating for H.R. 2302/S. 2735, to take land into trust for the benefit of Shingle Springs.

Advocate for passage of H.R. 2302/S. 2735, to transfer land to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring federal legislation and policy developments that may affect Tribal sovereignty, self-governance, and the exercise of Tribal authority.

Monitor federal tax legislation and policy proposals to ensure parity for Tribal governments.

Support advancement of H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring congressional and administrative actions that may impact Tribal sovereignty, governance, and jurisdictional authority.

Advocacy to advance federal legislation transferring land to the Pit River Tribe, including H.R. 2400 / S. 2871, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025. Efforts include engagement with congressional offices to support the bills passage and address related land and resource issues.

Issues related to federal Indian policy, including Tribal governance, sovereignty, and general representation before federal agencies.

Monitoring federal policies and administrative actions related to natural resource management, fisheries, marine resources, and environmental protection affecting Tribal lands and treaty resources.

Monitoring federal education policy and Bureau of Indian Education matters, including issues related to Tribal school facilities and education infrastructure.

Monitor federal legislation impacting land transfers and water settlements, including legislation related to the Pueblos water settlement (S. 562 / H.R. 1322). Monitor policies related to land management, water rights, and the protection of natural resources critical to the Pueblos long-term sustainability.

General lobbying efforts for the Laguna Pueblo with a focus on federal legislation impacting land transfers and water settlements, and ensuring that Tribal interests are represented in policies related to land rights, water access, and self-governance.

Monitor federal health legislation and policy developments affecting Tribal and Alaska Native health systems, including funding, service delivery, and public health initiatives.

General representation on federal issues affecting Tribal sovereignty and health governance, including monitoring legislation and policy developments impacting the delivery and administration of health services to Alaska Native communities.

Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement amendments, including S.640/H.R. 4598,Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, and S. 3242/H.R. 6205, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025.

Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement amendments, including S.640/H.R. 4598,Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act.

Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement amendments, including S.640,Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act.

Monitor and engage on congressional legislation related to Tribal economic development.

Support legislation to promote Tribal tax parity, including S. 2022, the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act.

Monitoring federal legislation and administrative actions that affecting tribes.

Monitor tax legislation, advocate for provisions supporting parity for Tribal governments.

Monitor gaming legislation and regulation. Advocate against the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Monitor Indian law and policy developments.

Monitor gaming legislation and regulation. Advocate against the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

General lobbying efforts focus on monitoring legislation related to land conservation, Tribal stewardship, and National Monuments, as well as advocating for funding to support Tribal-led environmental and resource management efforts.

General tribal representation.

Monitor gaming legislation and regulation. Advocate against the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Monitor and advocate for legislation and regulations that support tribal economic development.

General tribal representation.

Monitor and advocate for H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

Advocate for passage of the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act, H.R. 1723/S. 1301.

Advocate in support of H.R. 4712 / S. 2452, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

Monitor and advocate for legislation for affecting tribes and tribal sovereignty.

General Tribal representation. Oppose off-reservation gaming in Medford, OR.

General lobbying efforts: monitor gaming legislation and regulations. Monitor and advocate for action against the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

General tribal representation. Advocate for legislation to transfer land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe and to amend water settlement provisions.

Monitor federal tax legislation and its potential impact on Tribal governments.

Monitoring federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting Tribal gaming. Oppose decision to approve off-reservation gaming facility in Vallejo, CA.

Monitor and advocate for federal tax legislation and regulation impacting Tribal governments.

General Tribal representation: tracking legislation impacting agriculture, environmental protection, and Tribal sovereignty.

General tribal representation; monitor legislation affecting tribal governments. Advocating for H.R. 2302, to take land into trust for the benefit of Shingle Springs.

Advocate for passage of H.R. 2303, to transfer land to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok.

Monitor federal legislation impacting Tribal sovereignty, land rights, and economic developmen. Develop land transfer legislation for the benefit of the tribe. Track policies related to environmental protection, healthcare, and resource management that affect the Tribe. Advocate for land transfer legislation.

Monitoring federal tax legislation that impacts Tribal governments, including the potential reintroduction of the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2024.

Monitor budget and appropriations legislation for potential impacts on Tribal funding and programs essential to Tribal communities.

Monitor and advocate for federal legislation and policies impacting Tribal finance, economic development, and financial sovereignty.

Monitor legislation and regulations related to gaming.

General tribal representation, including monitoring legislation that affects tribal sovereignty.

Monitor legislation and policies that affect Tribal sovereignty, land rights, cultural preservation, and economic development.

Monitor and advocate for federal legislation related to Tribal tax parity.

Monitor legislation and policies that impact Tribal sovereignty, gaming regulations, and economic development.

Tracking administrative actions, agency leadership appointments, and congressional proposals that may influence Tribal gaming operations, including CFTC actions and nominations affecting Tribal gaming.

General lobbying efforts focus on tracking federal legislation and policies that impact Tribal sovereignty, land rights, and economic development.

Monitor issues relating to Tribal Tax Parity.

Monitor legislation and regulations related to Tribal gaming, including gaming compacts, regulatory frameworks, and policies that affect gaming operations.

Monitor legislation and policies that impact land rights, environmental protection.

General lobbying efforts include tracking legislation and policies that impact Tribal sovereignty, land rights, environmental protection, and economic development.

Advocate for legislation to provide federally funded tribal police officers with benefits comparable to those of federal law enforcement officers.

Monitor tax legislation; advocate for provisions supporting parity for tribal governments.

General Tribal representation. Monitor legislation for effects on tribal sovereignty.

General lobbying efforts: the continued monitoring of any developments in gaming legislation and related regulatory actions. Oppose gaming fee to trust application of the Coquille Indian tribe.

Monitor legislation and policies affecting Tribal sovereignty, land use, and self-governance.

General Lobbying Efforts: continuing to monitor federal tax legislation, focusing on tax policies and exemptions that impact Tribes.

Monitor legislation and policy developments impacting the delivery and administration of health services to Alaska Native communities.

Monitor legislation and policy developments impacting the delivery and administration of health services to Alaska Native communities.

Monitor legislation and policy developments impacting the delivery and administration of health services to Alaska Native communities.

Monitor federal health legislation and policy developments affecting Tribal and Alaska Native health systems, including funding, service delivery, and public health initiatives.

Monitor and advocate for federal legislation related to Tribal law enforcement and public safety, including H.R. 4524 / S. 2695, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

Monitoring federal legislation and administrative actions that affect Tribal sovereignty, governance, and jurisdictional authority.

Monitor tax legislation, advocate for provisions supporting parity for Tribal governments.

General Tribal representation, including monitoring federal legislation and policy developments that may affect Tribal sovereignty, self-governance, and the exercise of Tribal authority.

Monitor federal tax legislation and policy proposals to ensure parity for Tribal governments.

Support advancement of H.R. 4524 / S. 2695, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.

Tracking administrative actions, agency leadership appointments, and congressional proposals that may influence Tribal gaming revenues, and leadership changes at the CFTC affecting Tribal financial and commercial interests.

Monitor federal legislation, regulatory actions, and policy developments affecting Tribal sovereignty, self-governance, and jurisdictional authority, including issues related to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and other federal statutes impacting Tribal governance.

Monitor and advocate for pro-tribal tax legislation and legislative provisions. Monitor implementation of the OBBB.

Monitor and advocate for legislative and policy developments with potential implications for Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.

Monitor gaming legislation and related regulatory developments. Monitor and advocate for tribal position regarding the illegal use of sports events contracts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Monitor and advocate for tribal interests as the pertain to the confirmation of the chairman of the CFTC.