Senate Hearing on Indian Health Service Audit and Tribal Artifact Protection
January 1, 2018
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The Frame
This hearing initiates the legislative review process for bills that could mandate external oversight of federal healthcare services for tribes and establish new legal protections for the return or retention of tribal cultural property.
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Indian Health Service
The agency would be subject to an independent audit if S. 465 is enacted.
Tribal Nations
Tribal governments are the primary stakeholders for both healthcare oversight and the protection of cultural patrimony.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held a hearing on November 8, 2017, regarding S. 465 and S. 1400.
- S. 465, the Independent Outside Audit of the Indian Health Service Act of 2017, was introduced by Senator Mike Rounds on February 28, 2017.
- S. 1400 is titled the Safeguarding Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2017.
- The hearing included testimony from representatives of the Indian Health Service, the Department of the Interior, and various tribal leaders.
- Numerous tribal nations and organizations submitted letters of support or prepared statements for the record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of S. 465?
What is the purpose of S. 1400?
Why It Matters
This hearing initiates the legislative review process for bills that could mandate external oversight of federal healthcare services for tribes and establish new legal protections for the return or retention of tribal cultural property.
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Broad Tribal Support
The hearing record includes a high volume of letters of support from diverse tribal nations and organizations, indicating significant consensus on the importance of these issues.
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