Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty Alert 9/25/2025

Please see this important update from the Coalition of Tribal Sovereignty on 9/25/2025:

“Unless Congress takes action to fund the federal government before October 1, 2025, the federal government will “shut down,” resulting in significant funding disruptions and potential harm to Indian Country.

Yesterday, September 24, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) instructed all federal agencies to produce lists of workers to be laid off permanently if Congress has not acted to fund the government. This directive could devastate hundreds of programs serving Indian Country indefinitely if they are not appropriately exempted from layoffs. Contact administration officials to ensure they understand that Indian Country programs are: 1) required pursuant to the United States’ ongoing trust and treaty obligations; 2) consistent with the President’s stated priorities; and 3) essential due to their direct impact on the safety of human life.

CTS is actively working on resource materials for CTS Members to assist in mobilizing your networks to request Tribal program exemption and deemed essential in the case a government shutdown occurs.

The following resources are currently being developed over the next 24 hours:

CTS Member Sign On Letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Trump Administration
Template Letter for Tribal Leaders to send to Agencies, the White House, and Members of Congress
Script/Talking Points for Tribal Leaders
Draft Email & Links to Resources for CTS Members to use to distribute to your networks

Have questions or need assistance in getting mobilized?

Email us at info@coalitionfortribalsovereignty.org.”