This concurrent resolution urges the Trump-Vance administration and the Office of Management and Budget to uphold the Reagan administration's policy of maintaining government-to-government relations with tribal nations. It emphasizes the United States' treaty obligations to Indian tribes, which guarantee their rights to self-governance, public safety, and economic well-being. The resolution highlights the importance of honoring these treaties as they are considered the supreme law of the land, and it calls for the federal budgeting process to reflect these long-standing agreements. It also points out the critical need for adequate funding for public safety and other essential services in Indian Country, citing significant shortfalls that jeopardize the well-being of tribal communities.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses concern over recent disruptions in federal funding for tribal nations due to a memorandum issued by the Office of Management and Budget, which has led to interruptions in treaty obligations and essential services. It calls for the administration to recognize the treaty obligations inherent in tribal funding and to prioritize these commitments in federal program reviews. The resolution concludes by urging the administration to embrace the principles articulated in President Reagan's statement on Indian policy, which emphasizes the unique political relationship between the United States and Indian tribes, and to ensure that federal funding directed to tribal governments is treated with the appropriate legal deference. Copies of the resolution will be sent to key federal officials and the South Dakota Congressional delegation.