HJR 236 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

National Congress of American Indians, encouraged

This bill encourages the National Congress of American Indians to recognize Alabama's state-recognized tribes as eligible for membership in the organization. The resolution is based on the claim that NCAI recently excluded these tribes from membership, which the bill argues deprives them of networking opportunities and policy insights. The text highlights Alabama's legal authority to recognize tribes and notes that the state's Indian Affairs Commission has long worked to support these communities through scholarships, grants, and other programs. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of support for the tribes' inclusion in the national organization.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
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Shane Stringer
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