WASHINGTON — In addition to articles already covered by Native News Online, here is a roundup of other news released from Washington, D.C. that impacts Indian Country recently:

OMB Schedules Tribal Consultations on Proposed Federal Grant Rule Changes

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will hold two Tribal consultation sessions Nov. 9-10, 2026, to gather input on proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which governs federal awards, including grant administration, cost principles and audit requirements.

The first session will be held in person on Monday, Nov. 9, followed by a virtual session on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Tribal leaders and finance professionals are encouraged to participate and provide feedback on how the proposed changes could affect critical funding resources for Tribal governments.

Participants will have up to three minutes to deliver oral comments. Written comments may also be submitted for up to five business days following the consultations, within the 45-day public comment period.

The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) is urging Tribal leaders to weigh in to ensure the final rule respects the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the federal government, as well as the federal trust responsibility.

The proposed revisions are intended to increase transparency, accountability and oversight while reducing administrative burdens on federal agencies and grant recipients. OMB will consider Tribal input before taking final action.

To RSVP or request additional information, contact OMB’s Office of Federal Financial Management at MBX.OMB.Grants@omb.eop.gov. NAFOA has also provided a template letter for submitting written comments.

NCAI Calls for Tribal Consultation on Federal Cannabis Rescheduling

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate formal Tribal consultation on the federal rescheduling of cannabis.

During its 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace, Tribal leaders adopted Resolution PSC-26-048, urging DOJ to consult with Tribal Nations about the implications of cannabis rescheduling for Tribally regulated cannabis products.

NCAI said the DOJ’s order addressed certain U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved and state-regulated medical cannabis products but did not address products regulated by Tribal Nations. The organization maintains that federal policy must respect the sovereignty of Tribal Nations that choose to regulate cannabis within their territories.

NCAI has forwarded the resolution and a formal letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting consultation.

NCAI also encouraged Tribal leaders to attend the Indigenous Cannabis Industry & Policy Summit, scheduled for Nov. 9-11, 2026, at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C.