On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in Room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills:

H.R.6489, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023

H.R.8942, the Improving Tribal Cultural Training for Providers Act of 2024

H.R.8955, the IHS Provider Integrity Act

H.R.8956, the Uniform Credentials for IHS Providers Act of 2024

Witness List

Mr. Benjamin Smith [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956]

Deputy Director

Indian Health Service

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Rockville, Maryland

The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956]

Chairman

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Nespelem, Washington

Ms. Amber Torres [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956]

Chief Operating Officer

National Indian Health Board (NIHB)

Washington, D.C.

Ms. Jerilyn Church [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956]

Executive Director

Great Plains Tribal Leader’s Health Board (GPTLHB)

Rapid City, South Dakota

Mr. Ben Mallott [H.R. 6489] [Minority Witness]

Vice President for External Affairs

Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN)

Anchorage, Alaska

More Info:

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