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FEDERALcommittee hearing

Senate Hearing on Nomination of Mark Cruz for Indian Health Service Director

Original title: Senate Open Hearing: Hearings to examine the nomination of Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The provides federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives, and the Director oversees the agency's national operations, budget, and policy implementation.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Mark Cruz

His professional appointment to a federal leadership position is subject to the outcome of this confirmation process.

American Indians and Alaska Natives

This population receives healthcare services administered by the agency the nominee is slated to lead.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has scheduled a public hearing to evaluate the of Mark Cruz to lead the . This session will allow committee members to review his qualifications for the position within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold a hearing to examine the nomination of Mark Cruz.
  • Mark Cruz is nominated to serve as the Director of the Indian Health Service.
  • The hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 14:00 UTC.
  • The hearing will take place in Room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  • The Indian Health Service is a component of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Why It Matters

The provides federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives, and the Director oversees the agency's national operations, budget, and policy implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Indian Health Service Director?
The Director leads the , which is the federal agency responsible for providing health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Can the public attend this hearing?
The document identifies this as an 'Open Hearing,' which typically allows for public observation.

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Connected Entities

locationDirksen Senate Office Building 628Physical location of the hearingMap →
personMark CruzNominee for Director of the Indian Health ServiceMap →
organizationSenate Indian Affairs CommitteeCommittee responsible for holding the nomination hearingMap →
organizationIndian Health ServiceFederal agency under the Department of Health and Human ServicesMap →
organizationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesParent department of the Indian Health ServiceMap →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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