July – December 2025 Press Releases HomeJuly - December 2025 Press Releases View Previous Years Press Releases August 2025 08/06/2025 –Navajo Nation Council supports Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025 to ensure long-term federal funding stability 08/06/2025 –25th Navajo Nation Council votes to remove Attorney General Heather Clah 08/05/2025 –Community unites for 57th Annual Ééhanííh Day July 2025 07/31/2025 –Naat’aji’ Nahata’ Hane’ Legislative Branch News 2025 Navajo Nation Council Summer Session 07/29/2025 –CORRECTION: Navajo Nation Council honors the life and legacy of Carol Mae Etcitty-Rogers 07/29/2025 – 25th Navajo Nation Council confirms Reycita Toddy as Executive Director of the Division of Human Resources 07/25/2025 – Navajo Nation Council amends sections of Navajo Preference in Employment Act, reinforces employee rights 07/25/2025 – Navajo Nation Council approves legislation to delay implementation of nicotine product tax law 07/25/2025 – Navajo Nation Council votes to remove all unconfirmed Executive Division Directors, reinforces oversight authority and legal compliance 07/23/2025 – 25th Navajo Nation Council votes no confidence in Division of Natural Resources Director 07/23/2025 – 25th Navajo Nation Council confirms Michael Henderson as Executive Director for Division of Public Safety 07/23/2025 – Navajo Nation Council unanimously approves legislation to relocate the Youth Advisory Council under the Legislative Branch 07/22/2025 – 25th Navajo Nation Council confirms Mae-Gilene Begay to Uranium Remediation Advisory Commission 07/22/2025 – Delegate Jesus honors Vietnam Veteran Francis Chischilly during the 2025 Summer Session 07/22/2025 –Navajo Nation Council opens Summer Session with traditional horseback arrival 07/22/2025 – 2025 Summer Session Speaker’s Report calls for unity, healing, and progress 07/21/2025 –President Nygren walks out on the State of the Navajo Nation Address amid ZenniHome questions 07/21/2025 – 25th Navajo Nation Council honors Peshlakai family, calls for action to end drunk driving 07/18/2025 –25th Navajo Nation Council to Convene for 2025 Summer Session 07/17/2025 –Speaker Curley urges federal leaders to maximize benefits of the reconciliation bill for tribes 07/17/2025 –Speaker Curley urges FBI Director to increase federal support for missing and murdered persons cases 07/16/2025 –HEHSC advances legislation to authorize $30 million in recurring annual funding for tribal higher education and scholarships 07/16/2025 –25th Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of former Division of Natural Resources Director Dr. Rudy Shebala 07/12/2025 – Office of Legislative Counsel seeks appointment of special prosecutor in ZenniHome and IDSA matter 07/12/2025–Legislation introduced to hold investigatory hearings to obtain information and facts related to ZenniHome funding 07/11/2025– Council Members reaffirm Navajo Nation’s healthcare priorities at IHS tribal consultation session 07/09/2025– CORRECTION: Delegates Vince James and Brenda Jesus conduct relief distribution for returning families of the Oak Ridge Fire 07/09/2025– Law and Order Committee supports legislation to increase annual funding for higher education and scholarships 07/08/2025– Navajo Hopi Land Commission reviews Lower Highway 89 lease terms and advances toward final approval 07/08/2025– Speaker Curley submits formal comments to the federal government in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 14210 07/08/2025– Naa’bik’iyati’ Committee adopts Navajo Nation’s position on federal emergency permitting procedures 07/07/2025– Speaker Curley advocates for the Navajo Nation at tribal roundtable with U.S. Treasury Leadership 07/07/2025– Law and Order Committee advocates to federal leaders to support addressing budget cuts, tribal safety, and health services 07/07/2025– Arizona Gov. Hobbs visits Incident Command Post to discuss impacts of the Oak Ridge Fire 07/04/2025–President Nygren, Speaker Curley and Law and Order Chair Issue Letter Recognizing Eleanor Shirley as Navajo Nation Interim Chief Justice