Tribal Organization Calls for Removal of Provisions Undermining Consultation in Permitting Bill

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is urging Congress to remove specific clauses from the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). The NCAI contends these provisions would weaken Tribal consultation requirements, threaten tribal sovereignty, and jeopardize protections for sacred sites and cultural resources by amending Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and limiting judicial remedies. This highlights ongoing concerns about indigenous rights and environmental policy.