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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), a landmark piece of legislation that fundamentally transformed the relationship between the United States government and Native American tribes. The resolution highlights how the Act, first signed into law in 1975, recognizes tribal sovereignty by allowing Indian tribes to administer their own federal programs in areas such as health care, education, public safety, and resource management, which has empowered tribes to make local decisions, improve service delivery, and develop innovative community solutions. By recognizing that 92% of federally recognized tribes have entered into self-determination contracts and highlighting the Act's success across multiple federal agencies, the resolution reaffirms the U.S. government's commitment to tribal self-governance, respects tribal sovereign authority, and celebrates the extensive achievements made by Indian tribes through ISDEAA. The resolution calls on the federal government to continue supporting tribal self-determination, uphold its fiduciary responsibilities, and maintain a strong trust relationship with Native peoples, expressing optimism for continued progress in the next 50 years.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/156/all-info