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NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 16, 2024)
It’s not too late to make your gift to Native youth count by donating to NAFOA. 
Cronkite News: Health care at stake in presidential election (October 24, 2024)
The Affordable Care Act, which permanently authorized the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, is once again a subject of debate in the 2024 presidential race. 
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on May 1, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on May 1, 2024.
Witness list and testimony for Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing (February 8, 2024)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking testimony on five bills. 
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs set for first hearing of new year (February 5, 2024)
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is hosting its first hearing of 2024. 
The House Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on H.R.5549, the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a legislative hearing on three bills on July 20, 2022.
Wabanaki Nations seek ‘equality’ for their tribal sovereignty (April 4, 2022)
With one long-overdue legislative achievement under their belts, tribal nations from one of the furthest ends of Indian Country are asking Congress to fully recognize their sovereignty. 
H.R.5221 – Urban Indian Health Confer Act (November 2, 2021)
The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.5221, the Urban Indian Health Confer Act, on November 1, 2021. 
Indian Country bills set for passage in U.S. House of Representatives (November 1, 2021)
Seven Indian Country bills, affecting tribal homelands, federal recognition and urban Indians, are slated for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives 
Health insurance coverage has improved dramatically among American Indians and Alaska Natives, according to a new report.
Tribes and their advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after the nation’s highest court protected a key Indian health care law from a Republican attack.
As the first Americans continue to feel the disproportionate impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking to bring more resources to urban Indian communities.
Michael Weahkee will be stepping down as director of the Indian Health Service on January 20.
Cronkite News: Indian health care law in hands of nation’s highest court (November 17, 2020)
Native leaders are keeping close watch on the Supreme Court battle over whether to repeal all or parts of the Affordable Care Act, a move many say could devastate health care in Indian Country. 
Supreme Court hears arguments in Affordable Care Act case (November 10, 2020)
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that could undo the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. 
The fate of the Indian health care system is in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court in a case where not even the Trump administration is defending the trust and treaty responsibility to tribes and their citizens.
Indian Country and the Affordable Care Act (October 16, 2020)
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case seeking to invalidate the Affordable Care Act. What does that mean for tribes and their citizens? 
Senate candidate touts tribal agenda in closely watched race (October 13, 2020)
Steve Bullock promised to respect tribal sovereignty and support much-needed federal programs that benefit tribal citizens if elected to the U.S. Senate. 
Sen. Udall: Indian health care at risk with Supreme Court nominee (October 13, 2020)
Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico), the vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, is taking aim at Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. 
“Indigenous people have faced and rose above insurmountable challenges,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) as she highlighted the issues at stake with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
Cronkite News: Tribes denied access to public health data (October 8, 2020)
The Tribal Health Data Improvement Act aims to remove barriers that Native Americans face in accessing public health data – something even more critical in the COVID-19 era. 
Supreme Court opens new session amid COVID-19 and controversy (October 6, 2020)
Amid growing uncertainty due to COVID-19, the U.S. Supreme Court opened its latest term as Republicans remain intent on confirming a conservative judge with virtually no experience in Indian law to the nation’s highest judicial body.
“I believe that Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation would have dangerous implications for Indian Country,” said Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
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