The final action and links to adopted resolutions considered at the 2016 Annual Convention are posted below.
| Reso. # | Action | Resolution Title | Committee | Subcmte |
| PHX-16-001 | Passed | Recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665) | Litigation and Governance | Human, Religious, and Cultural Concerns |
| PHX-16-002 | Passed | Affirming Tribal Sovereignty for Cannabis Regulation | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-003 | Passed | Support an Amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act to Recognize Tribal Citizenship rather than Blood Quantum for Purposes of the Jay Treaty | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-004 | Passed | Support for the Gila River Indian Community to Prevent Further Desecration and Destruction of South Mountain-the Traditional Name for which is Muhadagi-Doag | Litigation and Governance | Human, Religious, and Cultural Concerns |
| PHX-16-005 | Passed | Support for the Bureau of Land Management’s Land Management Plan for the Upper Draanjik River Subunit | Land and Natural Resources | Trust Lands, Natural Resources, and Agriculture |
| PHX-16-006 | Passed | Calling on Congress to Provide Tribal Court Funding for Tribal Nations in Pub. L. 280 States | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-007 | Passed | Require the Indian Health Service to Comply with the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Final Rule for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances | Human Resources | Health |
| PHX-16-008 | Passed | Opposition to the Alaska Economic Development and Access to Resources Act | Land and Natural Resources | Trust Lands, Natural Resources, and Agriculture |
| PHX-16-009 | Passed | Calling on the Federal Government and Congress to Resolve Pending Tribal Trust Claims | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-010 | Passed | Urge the Administration to Develop a Common Position with Tribal Nations before Adopting a Proposed Drought Contingency Plan for Lake Mead | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-011 | Tabled | Support for Tribal Jurisdiction over Child Welfare Disputes Involving Citizens of Federally Recognized Tribal Nations | Human Resources | Indian Child and Family Welfare |
| PHX-16-012 | Passed | Support for the Establishment of a Native Educator Workforce Development Proposal | Human Resources | Education |
| PHX-16-013 | Passed | Executive Order on Native Language Revitalization | Human Resources | Education |
| PHX-16-014 | Passed | To Support and Elevate the Inclusion of Native Curricula in Schools and Teacher Training Nationally | Human Resources | Education |
| PHX-16-015 | Passed | In Support of Establishing an Assistant Secretary of Indian Education, Department of Education | Human Resources | Education |
| PHX-16-016 | Passed | In Support of Establishing an Assistant Secretary of Indian Education, Department of Interior | Human Resources | Education |
| PHX-16-017 | Passed | Supporting the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas in its Effort to Conduct Class II Gaming on its Reservation Lands | Litigation and Governance | Tribal Gaming |
| PHX-16-018 | Passed | In Opposition to Congressmen Rob Bishop and Jason Chaffetz’s bill, H.R. 5780, the Utah Public Lands Initiative and its Proposal to Take Reservation Lands | Land and Natural Resources | Trust Lands, Natural Resources, and Agriculture |
| PHX-16-019 | Tabled | Support for a National Holiday Recognizing all Native Code Talkers | Veterans | |
| PHX-16-020 | Passed | Self Governance Advancement – Tribal Compacting of National Park Projects and Programs | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-021 | Passed | Native American Employment and Training Council Support for NCAI Empowering Tribal Workforce Development Report | Economic, Finance, and Community Development | Economic Development, Finance, & Employment |
| PHX-16-022 | Passed | To Urge Repeal of the “Sunset Clause” within the Grandfathering Provision in the National Indian Gaming Commission’s Class II Technical Standards, 25 C.F.R. Part 547 | Litigation and Governance | Tribal Gaming |
| PHX-16-023 | Passed | Support for the Standing Rock Sioux to Protect its Lands, Waters, and Sacred Places | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-024 | Tabled | Urging the Department of Interior to Address the Harms of State Taxation in Indian Country and Prevent Dual Taxation of Indian Communities | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-025 | Passed | Opposition to Congressional Efforts to Deteriorate the Secretary of the Interior’s Authority to Recognize Tribal Nations | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-026 | Passed | Urging the President to Adopt a Native Nations Policy | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-027 | Passed | In Support of Increasing Resources in Native American Communities to Combat Heroin and Opioid Abuse and Addiction in Indian Country | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-028 | Passed | Include Tribes as Eligible for Funding under the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act and the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act | Land and Natural Resources | Trust Lands, Natural Resources, and Agriculture |
| PHX-16-029 | Passed | Encouragement for all Tribal Citizens to Vote and for Re-enactment of Key Provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-030 | Passed | Support for the Swift Nomination and Confirmation of a Supreme Court Justice Supportive of Tribal Sovereignty | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-031 | Passed | Support for Prompt Inclusive Implementation and Consultation of the “Every Student Succeeds Act”, P.L. 114-95 | Human Resources | Education |
| PHX-16-032 | Passed | Support for Additional Federal and State Funding for Post-Incarceration Programs for American Indians and Alaska Natives to Assist Those Convicted of Crimes to Re-enter Society and become Productive Citizens of their Tribal Nation and the United States | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-033 | Referred to Budget Taskforce | Support for Enhanced Funding and Authority for Tribal Colleges and Universities for FY 2017 and Beyond | Human Resources | Education |
| PHX-16-034 | Referred to Budget Taskforce | Support for Utilization of Tribal Veteran’s Housing Initiative under the Administration for Native Americans, Part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | Economic, Finance, and Community Development | Housing |
| PHX-16-035 | Passed | Support for Passage by Congress of HR 4943, Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2016, or Passage of Similar Legislation in the 115th Congress | Litigation and Governance | Taxation |
| PHX-16-036 | Referred to Budget Taskforce | Support for Additional Funding for IHS and Tribal Health Activities Relating to Understanding and Treatment of Historical Trauma | Human Resources | Health |
| PHX-16-037 | Referred to Budget Taskforce | Support for Adequate Funding for Road Maintenance on Indian Reservations | Economic, Finance, and Community Development | Transportation and Infrastructure |
| PHX-16-038 | Tabled | Support for Consideration of Changes to National Indian Gaming Association’s Bylaws Relating to Eligibility for Office and Term Limits for Elected Positions | Executive Committee | |
| PHX-16-039 | Passed | Support for Continuation of White House Council on Native American Affairs and Related Activities in Future Presidential Administrations | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-040 | Passed | Requesting NCAI Lead Development of a Comprehensive Policy Agenda that Supports Tribal Nations’ Efforts to Build Sustainable Economies | Economic, Finance, and Community Development | Economic Development, Finance, & Employment |
| PHX-16-041 | Passed | Support for Passage of all Appropriations Bills for FY 2017 Prior to the Expiration of the 114th Congress of the United States | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-042 | Incorporated into PHX-16-057 | Support for State Cooperation with Tribes and the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the US Department of Interior in Implementing the Recently Issued Regulations Relating to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) | Human Resources | Indian Child and Family Welfare |
| PHX-16-043 | Referred to Budget Taskforce | Support for Federal Legislation Reauthorizing NAHASDA Relating to Indian Housing Programs and Increase in Housing Funding for Native Americans and Alaska Natives | Economic, Finance, and Community Development | Housing |
| PHX-16-044 | Tabled | Opposition of OMB Action Changing the Process for the Interior and Justice Departments’ Negotiating Proposed Indian Water Rights Settlements | Land and Natural Resources | Trust Lands, Natural Resources, and Agriculture |
| PHX-16-045 | Tabled | In Support of the Establishment of Tribal Advisory Committees at the Department of Housing and Urban Development | Economic, Finance, and Community Development | Housing |
| PHX-16-046 | Passed | Creation of Two Spirit Task Force | Human Resources | Health |
| PHX-16-047 | Refered to EC | National Native American Hall of Fame | Executive Committee | |
| PHX-16-048 | Passed | Supporting Secretarial Authority in the Department of Interior | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-049 | Passed | A Call for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to Actively Enforce Section 101(B) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-050 | Passed | Improving Financial Subsidies for Native American Access to Life-Sustaining Dialysis and Patient Care | Human Resources | Health |
| PHX-16-051 | Passed | Support to Create a Permanent Program within the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Tribal Restoration and Management of Buffalo | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-052 | Passed | Calling upon the United States to Protect and Restore Tribal Resources Impacted Hazardous Waste Site | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-053 | Passed | Calling Upon Federal Agencies to Recognize and Prioritize Tribal Loss Services Studies in Natural Resource Damage Assessments | Land and Natural Resources | Trust Lands, Natural Resources, and Agriculture |
| PHX-16-054 | Passed | Calling for Immediate and Direct Consultation by the United States with Tribes Regarding On-Going International Negotiations in the World Intellectual Property Organization on Matters that May Affect Tribal Sovereignty including Protection of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge | Litigation and Governance | Human, Religious, and Cultural Concerns |
| PHX-16-055 | Passed | Support for Legislation to Allow Observation Stays To Count for Medicare Beneficiaries Access to Skilled Nursing Care | Human Resources | Health |
| PHX-16-056 | Passed | Calling for Consultation with the Department of Labor on Disaster Relief for Dislocated Fishers | Land and Natural Resources | Trust Lands, Natural Resources, and Agriculture |
| PHX-16-057 | Passed | Stopping Indian Child Welfare Act Non-Compliance and Supporting Tribal Advocacy to Address Non-Compliance | Human Resources | Indian Child and Family Welfare |
| PHX-16-058 | Passed | United States Federal Agency Consultation, Consent, Funding, and Actions to Address Climate Change Impacts To Tribal Treaty And Trust Resources | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-059 | Tabled | Reaffirm Actions to Call on the State of Idaho to Improve Their Water Quality Standards | Executive Committee | |
| PHX-16-060 | Passed | Support for Secure Funding of the Highway Trust Fund | Economic, Finance, and Community Development | Transportation and Infrastructure |
| PHX-16-061 | Tabled | Support Letter of Umatilla to Department of Veterans Affairs Regarding Proposed Rule for Recognition of Tribal Organizations for Representation of Veterans Affairs Claimants | Veterans | |
| PHX-16-062 | Passed | Protection and Maximization of Hatchery Production to Provide for the Treaty Reserved Right to Harvest Fish | Land and Natural Resources | Trust Lands, Natural Resources, and Agriculture |
| PHX-16-063 | Passed | Call for the United States to Acknowledge its Role in the U.S. Boarding School Policy and to Account for the American Indian and Alaska Native Children Who did not Survive as a Result | Litigation and Governance | Human, Religious, and Cultural Concerns |
| PHX-16-064 | Tabled | Calling for Consultation on the IGRA Two-Part Determination Process | Litigation and Governance | Tribal Gaming |
| PHX-16-065 | Tabled | To Support the Appointment of a Qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native Physician to the Position of Indian Health Service Director at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Human Resources | Health |
| PHX-16-066 | Passed | NCAI Support for the 2019 World Indigenous Trade and Enterprise Summit and Festival | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-067 | Passed | Tribal Trust Compliance for Federal Infrastructure Permitting | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-068 | Passed | Protecting Native Artisans Against Impermissible Restrictive State Legislation | Litigation and Governance | Human, Religious, and Cultural Concerns |
| PHX-16-069 | Passed | Support for Tribal Consultation and Consent in the Siting of Liquefied Natural Gas or Methanol Facilities in or Near Tribal Lands and Major Population Centers | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-070 | Incorporated | Oppose the Siting of Methanol Plants or Facilities in the Northwest | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-071 | Passed | Calling for Direct, Timely, and Effective Consultation by the United States with Tribes Regarding Any International Negotiations that May Affect Tribal Interests | Litigation and Governance | Human, Religious, and Cultural Concerns |
| PHX-16-072 | Passed | Support Implementation of Section 4033 of the 2014 Farm Bill to Allow the Service of Traditional Foods in Public Facilities | Land and Natural Resources | Trust Lands, Natural Resources, and Agriculture |
| PHX-16-073 | Referred to Budget Taskforce | NICOA Elders Support the NIHB Budget Recommendations on the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2018 Budget | Human Resources | Health |
| PHX-16-074 | Tabled | NICOA Elders Support the Tribal Law and Order Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2016 | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-075 | Tabled | NICOA Elders Support Passage of S.2785, Tribal Youth and Community Protection Act of 2016 | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |
| PHX-16-076 | Tabled | NICOA Elders Support the Michigan Pipeline Shutdown | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-077 | Passed | Addressing Crisis of Missing and Murdered Native Women | Litigation and Governance | Human, Religious, and Cultural Concerns |
| PHX-16-078 | Passed | Support for Maintaining Collaborative Efforts with Federal, State, and Private Partners to Combat Human Trafficking in Indian Country | Litigation and Governance | Human, Religious, and Cultural Concerns |
| PHX-16-079 | Passed | Support for Designation of Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument | Land and Natural Resources | Environmental Protection and Land Use |
| PHX-16-080 | Tabled | To Ensure the Survival of Alaska’s Indigenous People by the Passage of an Alaska Native Restoration Act | Litigation and Governance | Jurisdiction and Tribal Government |