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Senatemain
Committee on Indian Affairs
Focuses on federal policy affecting Native American tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Addresses tribal sovereignty, healthcare access, education, and economic development in Indian Country.
Responsibilities
01
Tribal sovereignty and self-governance
02
Native American healthcare access
03
Tribal education and language preservation
04
Natural resources on tribal lands
05
Economic development in Indian Country
06
Federal trust responsibility oversight
Recent Work
Tribal Infrastructure Act
Allocated $3.5B for roads, broadband, and water on reservations
Role: Marked up tribal infrastructure package; prioritized projects in consultation with tribal leaders; required set-asides for Native-owned contractors on reservation projects
Indian Health Service Reform
Investigated chronic underfunding of Native healthcare facilities
Role: Held oversight hearings on IHS hospital conditions; demanded HHS increase staffing at remote clinics; introduced legislation to transfer IHS to tribal control
Committee Members
9 total
R (4)
Jerry MoranKS-1
