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Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update), and new executive order on TCUs (to be codified through legislation). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with the Department of Education (ED) on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-103). This includes a request for flexibility from ED in the use of COVID relief funds to address pandemic related facilities issues on TCU campuses.

Ongoing discussion regarding FY 2022 and FY 2023 funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant institutions), Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs), Labor-HHS (HEA Title III TCU program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins Act); Commerce, Justice, and Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development - increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-103).

Ongoing discussion regarding FY 2023 funding requests, which became P.L. 117-328. Relevant appropriations bills included: Agriculture (land-grant institutions), Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs), Labor-HHS (HEA Title III TCU program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins Act); Commerce, Justice, and Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development - increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-103).

Ongoing discussions to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new program to increase capacity of TCU to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate level program, and modernization of TCU facilities report and program. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-103). AIHEC requested flexibility from ED and DOI to allow TCUs to use COVID relief funds for COVID related facilities needs. Language to address this issue was included in the enacted FY22 appropriations bill.

Ongoing discussions to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new program to increase capacity of TCU to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate level program, and modernization of TCU facilities report and program. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-103). AIHEC requested flexibility from ED and DOI to allow TCUs to use COVID relief funds for COVID related facilities needs. Language to address this issue was included in the enacted FY22 appropriations bill. AIHEC requested support from OPM to provide FEHB program benefits to TCUs. This included outreach to House and Senate offices in support of legislation to expand the program to TCUs.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with NTIA on the implementation of the recently created Tribal Broadband Connectivity fund and the Connecting Minority Communities program, authorized and funded by American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). Both programs include TCU provisions to aid in the expansion of TCU broadband access.

Discussions include equity in funding for TCUs (1994 land grant institutions) within in land grant funding for FY 22 and FY 23. Discussions focused on lack of IT infrastructure and broadband access in rural communities and Indian Country. AIHEC proposed the creation of a TCU IT Service Fund within the Rural Utility Service (RUS). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included outreach to NTIA during the implementation of the recently created Tribal Connectivity Fund and Connecting Minority Communities program, both created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). Additionally, AIHEC engaged in conversations with USDA official regarding the renewal of a AIHEC-USDA memorandum of agreement.

Discussions include equity in funding for TCUs (1994 land grant institutions) within in land grant funding for FY 23 (P.L. 117-328). Discussions focused on lack of IT infrastructure and broadband access in rural communities and Indian Country. AIHEC proposed the creation of a TCU IT Service Fund within the Rural Utility Service (RUS). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included outreach to NTIA during the implementation of the recently created Tribal Connectivity Fund and Connecting Minority Communities program, both created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). Additionally, AIHEC engaged in conversations with USDA official regarding the renewal of a AIHEC-USDA memorandum of agreement.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with NTIA on the implementation of the recently created Tribal Broadband Connectivity fund and the Connecting Minority Communities program, authorized and funded by American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). Both programs include TCU provisions to aid in the expansion of TCU broadband access.

Ongoing discussions to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new program to increase capacity of TCU to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate level program, and modernization of TCU facilities report and program. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-103). AIHEC requested flexibility from ED and DOI to allow TCUs to use COVID relief funds for COVID related facilities needs. Language to address this issue was included in the enacted FY22 appropriations bill.

Ongoing discussion regarding FY 2023 funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills included: Agriculture (land-grant institutions), Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs), Labor-HHS (HEA Title III TCU program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins Act); Commerce, Justice, and Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development - increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-103).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update), and new executive order on TCUs (to be codified through legislation). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with the Department of Education (ED) on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-103). This includes a request for flexibility from ED in the use of COVID relief funds to address pandemic related facilities issues on TCU campuses.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with NTIA on the implementation of the recently created Tribal Broadband Connectivity fund and the Connecting Minority Communities program, authorized and funded by American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). Both programs include TCU provisions to aid in the expansion of TCU broadband access.

Discussions include equity in funding for TCUs (1994 land grant institutions) within in land grant funding for FY 23 and funding from ARPA. Discussions focused on lack of IT infrastructure and broadband access in rural communities and Indian Country. AIHEC proposed the creation of a TCU IT Service Fund within the Rural Utility Service (RUS). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included outreach to NTIA during the implementation of the recently created Tribal Connectivity Fund and Connecting Minority Communities program, both created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). Additionally, AIHEC engaged in conversations with USDA official regarding the renewal of a AIHEC-USDA memorandum of agreement.

Discussions include equity in funding for TCUs (1994 land grant institutions) within in land grant funding for FY 22 (P.L. 117-103) and FY 23. Discussions focused on lack of IT infrastructure and broadband access in rural communities and Indian Country. AIHEC proposed the creation of a TCU IT Service Fund within the Rural Utility Service (RUS). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included outreach to NTIA during the implementation of the recently created Tribal Connectivity Fund and Connecting Minority Communities program, both created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). Additionally, AIHEC engaged in conversations with USDA official regarding the renewal of a AIHEC-USDA memorandum of agreement.

Ongoing discussion regarding FY 2022 (P.L. 117-103) and FY 2023 funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills included in P.L. 117-103: Agriculture (land-grant institutions), Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs), Labor-HHS (HEA Title III TCU program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins Act); Commerce, Justice, and Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development - increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-103).

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provisions within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260), National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225), America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the conference negotiations.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the USICA and COMPETES conference negotiations.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provisions within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260), National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225), America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the conference negotiations.

AIHEC provided feedback on the recently introduced Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (H.R. 2878). The bill will expand the current VetSuccess on Campus program to Tribal Colleges and Universities. AIHEC contacted select Senate offices to request and support the introduction of a Senate companion bill. To date a Senate bill has not yet been introduced.

AIHEC provided feedback on the recently introduced Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (H.R. 2878). The bill will expand the current VetSuccess on Campus program to Tribal Colleges and Universities. AIHEC contacted select Senate offices to request and support the introduction of a Senate companion bill. To date a Senate bill has not yet been introduced.

AIHEC provided feedback on the recently introduced Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (H.R. 2878). The bill will expand the current VetSuccess on Campus program to Tribal Colleges and Universities. AIHEC contacted select Senate offices to request and support the introduction of a Senate companion bill. To date a Senate bill has not yet been introduced.

AIHEC provided feedback on the recently introduced Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (H.R. 2878). The bill will expand the current VetSuccess on Campus program to Tribal Colleges and Universities. AIHEC contacted select Senate offices to request and support the introduction of a Senate companion bill. To date a Senate bill has not yet been introduced.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provisions within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260), National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225), America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the conference negotiations.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provisions within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260), National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225), America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the conference negotiations.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provisions within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260), National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225), America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the conference negotiations.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provisions within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260), National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225), America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the conference negotiations.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the USICA and COMPETES conference negotiations.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provisions within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260), National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225), America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the conference negotiations.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provisions within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260), National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225), America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation through the conference negotiations.

Ongoing discussions to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new program to increase capacity of TCU to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate level program, and modernization of TCU facilities report and program. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). AIHEC provided feedback to Senate Indian Affairs Committee member offices regarding TCU priorities within the Build Back Better Plan. Specific feedback was provided on TCU provisions within the Tuition Free Community College program, Retention and Completion Grants, and MSI Research and Development Infrastructure Funds, and TCU Investment funds.

Ongoing discussions to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new program to increase capacity of TCU to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate level program, and modernization of TCU facilities report and program. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). AIHEC provided feedback to Senate Indian Affairs Committee member offices regarding TCU priorities within the Build Back Better Plan. Specific feedback was provided on TCU provisions within the Tuition Free Community College program, Retention and Completion Grants, and MSI Research and Development Infrastructure Funds, and TCU Investment funds.

Discussions include equity in funding for TCUs (1994 land grant institutions) within in land grant funding. Discussions focused on lack of IT infrastructure and broadband access in rural communities and Indian Country. AIHEC proposed the creation of a TCU IT Service Fund within the Rural Utility Service (RUS). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding and feedback on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update), and new executive order on TCUs (to be codified through legislation). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding and feedback on TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update), and new executive order on TCUs (to be codified through legislation). Discussions also included feedback on legislative drafts: Sen. Warren's bill on boarding school commission (S. 2907), Sen. Schatz's teacher support bill, and Sen. Smith's Indian Education bill. Additional advocacy to support funding of the Hawkins Centers on Excellence to support teacher preparation programs at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). AIHEC provided feedback to the HELP committee and House Ed and Labor committee on higher education provisions within the Build Back Better Plan to advocate for TCU specific provisions. This includes the tuition free community college program, retention and completion grants, MSI research and development infrastructure program, and TCU investments funding.

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update), and new executive order on TCUs (to be codified through legislation). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with the Department of Education (ED) on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). Additionally, AIHEC is requesting flexibility from ED in the use of COVID relief funds to address pandemic related facilities issues on TCU campuses. In the development of the Build Back Better Plan, AIHEC provided feedback to the HELP committee and House Ed and Labor committee on higher education provisions regarding TCU specific provisions in the following programs: tuition free community college program, retention and completion grants, MSI research and development infrastructure program, and TCU investments funding.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with NTIA on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) to expand TCU broadband access.

During ongoing COVID relief discussion, AIHEC provided extensive feedback on provisions related to TCU broadband service and infrastructure within American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2)

Discussions include equity in funding for TCUs (1994 land grant institutions) within in land grant funding. Discussions focused on lack of IT infrastructure and broadband access in rural communities and Indian Country. AIHEC proposed the creation of a TCU IT Service Fund within the Rural Utility Service (RUS). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding and feedback on TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

Ongoing discussion regarding FY 2022 funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant institutions), Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs), Labor-HHS (HEA Title III TCU program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins Act); Commerce, Justice, and Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development - increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding and feedback on TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

Discussions include equity in funding for TCUs (1994 land grant institutions) within in land grant funding. Discussions focused on lack of IT infrastructure and broadband access in rural communities and Indian Country. AIHEC proposed the creation of a TCU IT Service Fund within the Rural Utility Service (RUS). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding and feedback on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

Ongoing discussion regarding FY 2022 funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant institutions), Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs), Labor-HHS (HEA Title III TCU program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins Act); Commerce, Justice, and Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development - increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with NTIA on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2) to expand TCU broadband access.

Discussions include equity in funding for TCUs (1994 land grant institutions) within in land grant funding. Discussions focused on lack of IT infrastructure and broadband access in rural communities and Indian Country. AIHEC proposed the creation of a TCU IT Service Fund within the Rural Utility Service (RUS). In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included outreach to NTIA during the implementation of the recently created Tribal Connectivity Fund and Connecting Minority Communities program, both created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

Ongoing discussion regarding FY 2022 funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant institutions), Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs), Labor-HHS (HEA Title III TCU program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins Act); Commerce, Justice, and Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development - increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

Ongoing discussion regarding FY 2022 funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant institutions), Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs), Labor-HHS (HEA Title III TCU program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins Act); Commerce, Justice, and Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development - increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

Ongoing discussions to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new program to increase capacity of TCU to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate level program, and modernization of TCU facilities report and program. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update), and new executive order on TCUs (to be codified through legislation). Discussions also included feedback on legislative drafts: Sen. Warren's bill on tribal issues, Sen. Schatz's teacher support bill, and Sen. Smith's Indian Education bill. Additional advocacy to support funding of the Hawkins Centers on Excellence to support teacher preparation programs at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with NTIA on the implementation of the recently created Tribal Broadband Connectivity fund and the Connecting Minority Communities program, authorized and funded by American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). Both programs include TCU provisions to aid in the expansion of TCU broadband access.

Ongoing discussions to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new program to increase capacity of TCU to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate level program, and modernization of TCU facilities report and program. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding and feedback on TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2).

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation.

AIHEC is provided feedback on the recently introduced Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (H.R. 2878). The bill will expand the current VetSuccess on Campus program to Tribal Colleges and Universities.

AIHEC is provided feedback on the recently introduced Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (H.R. 2878). The bill will expand the current VetSuccess on Campus program to Tribal Colleges and Universities.

AIHEC is provided feedback on the recently introduced Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (H.R. 2878). The bill will expand the current VetSuccess on Campus program to Tribal Colleges and Universities. AIHEC contacted select Senate offices to request and support the introduction of a Senate companion bill. To date a Senate bill has not yet been introduced.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation.

AIHEC provided feedback on TCU related provision within bills the following bills: U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) and National Science Foundation for the Future Act (H.R. 2225). Advocacy included updates to current TCU programs and potential new TCU related programs at the National Science Foundation.

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update), and new executive order on TCUs (to be codified through legislation). Discussions also included feedback on legislative drafts: Sen. Warren's bill on boarding school commission (S. 2907), Sen. Schatz's teacher support bill, and Sen. Smith's Indian Education bill. Additional advocacy to support funding of the Hawkins Centers on Excellence to support teacher preparation programs at HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, AIHEC is working with relevant federal agencies on the implementation of TCU provisions within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2). AIHEC provided feedback to the HELP committee and House Ed and Labor committee on higher education provisions within the Build Back Better Plan to advocate for TCU specific provisions. This includes the tuition free community college program, retention and completion grants, MSI research and development infrastructure program, and TCU investments funding.

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC has provided ongoing feedback to bill sponsors regarding the Native American Indian Education Act (S. 759, HR 1688), and the reintroduction of the INSPIRES Act (S. 3397).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. Provided feedback to bill sponsors regarding the Native American Indian Education Act (S. 759, HR 1688)..

Ongoing discussions regarding FY2021 TCU funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant institutions); Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU Title III program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins act); Commerce, Justice, Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development-increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding within the CARES Act (HR 748), and each of the following relief proposals: Heroes Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance Liability Protections and Schools Act (HEALS), and the Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0.

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), and the Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748) and HEROES Act (HR 6800). Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264) and Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701)

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748) and HEROES Act (HR 6800). Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264) and Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701)

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), and the Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussions regarding FY2021 TCU funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant institutions); Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU Title III program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins act); Commerce, Justice, Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development-increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding within the CARES Act (HR 748), and each of the following relief proposals: Heroes Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance Liability Protections and Schools Act (HEALS), and the Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0.

AIHEC worked with bill sponsors to develop a proposal to expand the current VetSuccess on Campus program to Tribal Colleges and Universities. The discussions resulted in the introductions of the Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

AIHEC worked with bill sponsors to develop a proposal to expand the current VetSuccess on Campus program to Tribal Colleges and Universities. The discussions resulted in the introductions of the Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748) and HEROES Act (HR 6800). Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264) and Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701)

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC has provided ongoing feedback to bill sponsors regarding the Native American Indian Education Act (S. 759, HR 1688), and the reintroduction of the INSPIRES Act (S. 3397).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), and the Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748) and HEROES Act (HR 6800). Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264) and Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701)

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussions regarding FY2021 TCU funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant institutions); Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU Title III program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins act); Commerce, Justice, Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development-increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding within the CARES Act (HR 748), and each of the following relief proposals: Heroes Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance Liability Protections and Schools Act (HEALS), and the Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0.

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussions regarding FY2021 TCU funding requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant institutions); Interior-BIE (operating grants and technical assistance needs); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU Title III program); increased funding for Pell Grants; tribal postsecondary career and technical institutions (Perkins act); Commerce, Justice, Science - NSF-TCU Programs; Energy and Water Development-increase funding for the National Nuclear Science Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) to include expanded TCU involvement. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, advocacy included TCU funding within the CARES Act (HR 748), and each of the following relief proposals: Heroes Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance Liability Protections and Schools Act (HEALS), and the Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0.

Ongoing discussion to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to federal recognized tribes and the tribal colleges they charter. Discussions included efforts to maintain existing programs and development of new programs to increase capacity at TCUs to better serve students and tribal communities. New programs proposed: TCU Native Language program, TCU Graduate Level program, and Modernization of TCU facilities report and program. AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).

Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Proposed changes include changes to the TCU portion of the HEA Title III program (section 316), authorization of a new TCU Native Language program, new TCU Graduate Level program, and modernization of the TCU facilities report and program (TCCUAA update). AIHEC provided extensive feedback on TCU provisions within several COVID relief aid packages: CARES Act (HR 748), HEROES Act (HR 6800), Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act (S. 4112), Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections, and School Act (HEALS), Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools, Small Businesses Act (S. 4775), and Heroes 2.0. Feedback also provided on Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 (S. 3264), Supporting Connectivity for Higher Education Students in Need Act (S. 3701), Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program Act (HR 8216), Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act (S. 4752/HR 8420).