Federal-Tribal Consultation: Background and Issues for Congress

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Sep 23, 2026

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Sep 24, 2026, 2:53 pm UTC

Authors: Nicole T. Carter, Mariel J. Murray, Eva Lipiec, Mainon A. Schwartz

Source topics: Native American Lands & Resources, Indian Law

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