To know that that statistic is still one that so many are living with is really very troubling.

The Federal investment that is made as we seek to meet our trust obligations is so important.

IHS estimates that one in ten Native Americans lacks access to water or indoor plumbing. This is 2024.

To know that that statistic is still one that so many are living with is really very troubling.

I would like to extend my welcome and thanks to our witnesses for joining us today.

We have made some progress through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in clearing the backlog of water and sanitation projects at IHS.

When the tribe asked Congressman Don Young to cosponsor the bill years ago, he looked me in the eye and said, so the landowners get resolved, the tribe still has to prove its case, are you sure that is what you want? I said, yes, sir, it…

I've gone through the multiple stages of grief. Today, I'm just pissed off.

I'm hoping that the committee's going to be able to fully fund this account for fiscal year 2025 and in future years.

I think the contributions or the potential contributions to national security for this deep-water port can't be understated.

I think the contributions or the potential contributions to national security for this deep-water port can't be understated.

We don't need to discuss more in this committee the significance of making sure that we have the housing that we need at Eielson, but we know that we are not there yet.

I would just put that before you in terms of a prioritization.

I think you've heard the benefits that a veterans cemetery in this region would serve about 65 percent of the state's veteran population.

I truly appreciate your focus on supporting our servicemembers by advancing projects that improve their quality of life.

I'm curious about where we are with the claims backlog and the claims inventory and the backlog because I'm told that following the PACT Act we've seen that increase dramatically.

Building military infrastructure in Alaska is a process fraught with hurdles, including cost, timing, and harsh environmental conditions.

I truly appreciate your focus on supporting our servicemembers by advancing projects that improve their quality of life.