This is the fourth edition of our new quarterly policy update format, the information in our monthly update covers several government websites and databases. AIPI's policy update focuses on federal legislation, congressional hearings, and federal register notices affecting Tribal Nations. The policy update also highlights actions from the Arizona State Legislature and Governor. If you are viewing this digitally, there are links embedded throughout the document which will allow you to view more information on any given item.
Quarterly Legislative Update
This edition covers information made available through federal and state government websites from 6/30/23 through 9/29/23. AIPI reviewed 72 bills in Congress as well as 187 Federal Register Notices, an increase from the 42 bills and 169 federal register notices in our 2023 Q2 update. This update includes key legislation setting government agency budgets for FY2024. Bills affecting budgets and new program spending make up a bulk of bills reviewed this quarter. Congress has not passed any long-term spending bills since the Federal government’s fiscal year 2023 ended on 9/30/23.
This is the second edition of our new quarterly policy update format, the information in our monthly update covers several government websites and databases. AIPI's policy update focuses on federal legislation, congressional hearings, and federal register notices affecting Tribal Nations. The policy update also highlights actions from the Arizona State Legislature and Governor. If you are viewing this digitally, there are links embedded throughout the document which will allow you to view more information on any given item.
The American Policy Institute (AIPI) tracks proposed legislation and other congressional actions through the monthly policy update in order to inform readers of important actions affecting Indian Country. Up until now, our monthly update has been a comprehensive document covering a wide range of activity from Congress, federal agencies, and the Arizona legislature. We have revamped our policy update publication to make it something more practical and accessible; something easier to fit into your busy schedule.