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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Committee Hearing on Native American Health and Child Protection Bills
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held a hearing on July 21, 2021, to discuss three pieces of legislation aimed at improving healthcare facilities, sanitation infrastructure, and child protection services for Native American communities. The bills address funding limitations for urban health providers, sanitation needs in tribal homes, and the reauthorization of child abuse prevention programs.
This hearing advances legislation that could change how federal funds are used for tribal sanitation projects, urban healthcare facility renovations, and child welfare programs, directly impacting the resources available to Native American communities.
Who It Affects
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Urban Indian Organizations
The proposed legislation would change how they are permitted to spend federal grant money on facility infrastructure.
Tribal communities
They are the primary recipients of the sanitation infrastructure and child protection services discussed in the bills.
Key Facts
- S. 1797 aims to remove statutory funding limitations to allow Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) to use federal funds for facility renovations, construction, and expansion.
- Approximately 74% of Urban Indian Organization facilities have critical, unmet infrastructure needs.
- S. 1895 addresses tribal sanitation infrastructure, with 110,000 homes identified as needing sanitation improvements.
- More than 50,000 American Indian and Alaska Native homes currently lack access to basic sanitation facilities.
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- H.R. 1688 seeks to reauthorize and modernize programs focused on the safety and well-being of Native children.
- H.R. 1688 encourages partnerships between tribes, UIOs, and states to address family violence and child abuse.
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Infrastructure Funding Flexibility
The hearing highlights a shift toward providing more flexibility in how federal health grants are used, specifically moving from operational costs to capital infrastructure improvements.
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