A letter to Representative Markwayne Mullin, chair of the Native American Coalition outlining priorities for the development and implementation of President-elect Trump’s transition plan.
Senator Thune introduced S. 304, which amends the IHCIA to require IHS to cover the cost of a co-payment of a Native Veteran receiving medical care or services from the Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2017, SGCETC sent a letter to Senator Thune explaining how this bill violates the trust responsibility to provide health care …
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In 2017, SGCETC submitted testimony to the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding H.R. 2662 expressing concern about the current legislation and providing suggestions to improve the legislation.
In 2017, SGCETC submitted testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs identifying the following priorities for the Trump Administration: (1) engage Tribal Leaders immediately to begin the process of identifying appropriate criteria for selection of the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service Director, and the Department of …
In 2017, SGCETC requested that requesting that Transportation Secretary Chao fill the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs in the Office of the Secretary in order to continue the important work that will support Tribal transit, economic, and infrastructure development for Tribal Nations.
