Congressional Affairs
Representing TCU Priorities on Capitol Hill
AIHEC serves as the collective voice of Tribal Colleges and Universities before Congress, working to ensure that TCU priorities are understood and reflected in federal funding and legislation.
AIHEC works with congressional leaders and staff on issues affecting Tribal higher education, providing TCU expertise, data, and recommendations to inform congressional decision-making. This work is grounded in the federal trust and treaty responsibility and the unique role of TCUs as institutions chartered by Tribal Nations to serve their students and communities.
Our Congressional Relations Work
Federal Funding
AIHEC works with Congress to secure the federal investments TCUs need to fulfill their missions and meet the needs of their students and communities.
Congressional Engagement
AIHEC builds bipartisan relationships with members of Congress and congressional staff and creates opportunities for TCU leaders and students to engage directly with policymakers.
Policy & Education
AIHEC provides Congress with TCU expertise, data, and information to inform federal policy and deepen understanding of Tribal Colleges and Universities, Tribal higher education, and the federal responsibilities to Tribal Nations.
Congressional Affairs Resources
Disrupting TCU Funding Harms Local Economies – Washington
February 3, 2025
Urgent Action Needed to Address Terminations and Hiring Freezes at SIPI
February 18, 2025
FY2026 Energy and Water Appropriations Request
August 25, 2025
FY2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Request
August 25, 2025
FY2025 2026 Interior Appropriations Request
August 25, 2025
FY2026 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Request
August 25, 2025
TCU Proposed Amendments for the Farm Bill Reauthorization
August 25, 2025
1994 Land-Grant Tribal Colleges and Universities RESEARCH
August 25, 2025
1994 Land-Grant Tribal Colleges & Universities ACADEMIC
August 25, 2025
1994 Land-Grant Tribal Colleges & Universities EXTENSION
August 25, 2025
TCU Proposed Amendments for the Higher Education Act (HEA) Reauthorization
August 25, 2025
TCU Proposed Amendments for the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act Reauthorization
August 25, 2025