May 5, 2023

Dear USET/USET SPF Family,

As an update, we have been informed that the deadline for Tribal Nations to express interest in having their Nation's flag displayed in a project at the U.S. Capitol is now Friday, May 12, 2023.

If you would like to express interest to the Architect of the Capitol to have your flag displayed, please fill out an online form by clicking here.

April 20, 2023

Dear USET/USET SPF Family,

The Architect of the Capitol has issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter (DTLL) seeking input on a proposed project to display the official flags of federally recognized Tribal Nations at the U.S. Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol has created an online form for Tribal Nations to provide input, as well as indicate if you would like your flag displayed at the U.S. Capitol. To fill out this online form, please click here.

Note*: The DTLL indicates a deadline of April 7, 2023 to fill out the online form. However, we have been informed that this deadline is currently not in effect, but Tribal Nations should complete the form as soon as possible.

The Architect of the Capitol has partnered with Kauffman & Associates, Inc. (KAI) on this project and questions should be directed to KAI Vice President for Research & Evaluation, Dr. Soultana Macridis, at (509) 789-2669, or by email to research@kauffmaninc.com. Questions about the Architect of the Capitol can also be directed to communications@aoc.gov, or by calling (202) 228-1793.

For more information, please contact Brian Howard, USET SPF Senior Policy Analyst, at bhoward@usetinc.org.

Established in 2014, the USET Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF) is a non-profit, inter-Tribal organization advocating on behalf of thirty-three (33) federally recognized Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. USET SPF is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing the inherent sovereign rights and authorities of Tribal Nations and in assisting its membership in dealing effectively with public policy issues.