In addition to these targeted efforts, Federal agencies regularly coordinate through the White House Council on Native American Affairs Public Safety & Justice Committee (WHCNAA), which is co-led by the White House Domestic Policy Council, DOI, and DOJ. The WHCNAA is an interagency principals-level council that includes leaders from across the Federal government. It was established by Executive Order in June 2013 in response to requests from leaders across Indian country, but until revived by the Biden-Harris Administration in April 2021, it had not met regularly since 2016. This Public Safety & Justice Committee provides a forum within the WHCNAA to discuss a comprehensive approach to solving public safety and justice issues with (AI/AN) communities.
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