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Senate Passes Historic Native American Health Legislation

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On June 15, 2023, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee passed the bipartisan Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization of 2023 (S.1855), introduced by Sen.

12.18.20 Congress Passes Hoeven-Sponsored Legislation to Promote Economic Opportunities for Tribes, Native Businesses. WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate

SENATE PASSES INDIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT

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Oversight Hearing entitled “Delivering Essential Public Health and Social Services to Native Americans – Examining Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the

Native American Veteran Parity in Access to Care Today (PACT) Act—Legislation eliminating copayments for Native American veterans accessing health care at VA. Department

Native Americans are disproportionately represented among the state’s homeless population, which is rooted in historic racism, long-term underinvestment, and lack of funding

  • Bill Addressing Indian Boarding School Legacy Clears Senate
  • 8 tribal bills pass senate, set to become law
  • Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the
  • Truth and Healing Act needs immediate action

On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Senate passed S. 1723, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act, with an amendment through unanimous consent. Now,

Older Americans Act and Murkowski’s Native ELDER Act Pass Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Murkowski, the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today announced that the United States Senate passed S. 1200,

A new bill passed the Senate yesterday that would make it easier for the Indian Health Service to recruit and retain healthcare workers.

Press Room Latest News Chairman Lisa Murkowski Facebook-f Twitter X Icon Youtube Instagram Chairman’s News December 19, 2024 December 13, 2024 November 20,

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), the cornerstone legal authority for the provision of health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives, was made permanent when President

All bills. Here is a breakdown of all 6,405 bills and resolutions currently before Congress: Enacted Legislation (including via incorporation) There are 20 enacted bills

In 2024 alone, the committee secured $1.3 billion for Native housing and more than $7 billion for Native health programs, while Murkowski said in a December 2024

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 – Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) today

U.S. Congress legislation, Congressional Record debates, Members of Congress, legislative process educational resources presented by the Library of Congress

„The Indian Boarding School Policies are a stain on America’s history, and it’s long overdue that the federal government reckon with its legacy of causing unimaginable suffering

The Bill was introduced in January by Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and it passed the Senate on June 28.

“This approval by the Senate reaffirms our nation’s commitment to Native veterans, who have proudly served throughout America’s history to present day.” Native

The bill reauthorizes and reforms three programs that ensure Tribes have the tools needed to treat, prevent, investigate, and prosecute Native American child abuse and

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution led by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Brian Schatz (D-HI), Vice Chairman and

Proposed Legislation (by topic) Business & Economics s.1735 / H.R.5160. Title: Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2021 s.2092. Title: Native American

This crucial legislation will enable MOFB to offer health plans to its members that are projected to cost 30% less than comparable unsubsidized plans on the individual health

Verona became the first school district in the state to require Asian American history in its curriculum in 2022. Current law requires the teaching of Black American, Latino

During 2024, the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led the passage of 16 bills and helped secure historic investments which will benefit Native communities nationwide. Specifically, Schatz

Major Investments in Indian Health Service’s Sanitation Facilities Construction Program – Provides $3.5 billion in technical and financial assistance to American Indian tribes

On June 7, 2023, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) held a business meeting where they unanimously passed the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)-endorsed