The resolution urges the Trump-Vance administration and the Office of Management and Budget to uphold the government-to-government relationship established during the Reagan administration 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 in the federal budgeting process, as they are considered the supreme law of the land under the U.S. Constitution. It 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 calls for the Office of Management and Budget to recognize the treaty obligations associated with tribal funding when reviewing federal programs. It stresses that federal funding directed to tribal governments should be treated as a priority, deserving of legal deference due to the ongoing trust responsibility of the U.S. government. The resolution concludes by requesting that copies be sent to key federal officials, including the President and the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, to ensure that these principles are upheld in future policy and budget decisions.