The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will hold an oversight hearing next Wednesday, April 24, on the fiscal year 2014 budget request for tribal programs.

President Barack Obama is requesting $2.6 billion for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. That's a $31.3 million increase over the 2012 level.

The budget seeks $4.7 billion for the Indian Health Service. That's an increase of $230 million from 2012.

The hearing will take place at 2:15pm in Room 628 of the Senate Dirksen Office Building. A witness list hasn't been posted online.

Get the Story:
OVERSIGHT HEARING "The President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget for Tribal Programs." (April 24, 2013)

Interior Department FY2014 Budget Documents:
Strengthening Tribal Nations | Indian Affairs | Budget in Brief

Health and Human Services Department FY2014 Budget Documents:
Budget in Brief [Includes IHS]

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