I think it is an incredibly important investigation and report. We need to shine a light on the past in order to understand issues that may help us direct into the future.

I do not want to see us moving backwards.

A major driver is a $742 million increase to expand access to health care across all IHS Direct Service lines.

I hope the results of those meetings will be that these Tribes that haven't been able to participate in the program, will be able to get their feet on the ground, and get started.

please, any extra attention you can give to that Warm Springs project will be much, much appreciated.

Thank you very much.

The Budget is a historic step and the start of an ongoing conversation with Tribes to ensure the IHS system is meeting the healthcare needs in Indian Country.

I am quite pleased that we had that legislative achievement, and I hope the advance helps with the predictable and stable funding for years to come.

Adding new emissions through pipeline expansions, like the GTN Xpress, is incompatible with President Biden's pledge, and it would undermine Oregon's efforts for a clean energy future.

The world needs American leadership and to lead we have to have the power of our example.

And for the first time, we provided $5 million specifically for FRIMA activities.

I think this is particularly challenging in Tribal settings where people may be more remote, have fewer folks nearby to assist.

We have a lot of Tribes in both of our states, and a lot of work to be done on many fronts.

This subcommittee will come to order.

It seems like that is at odds with bipartisan support for water infrastructure.

I am still concerned that the EPA is failing to protect frontline communities already overburdened with toxic chemicals and other forms of pollution when it comes to that process.

It is essential. People can't take jobs if they can't afford a place to live.

It is an incredible national parks system, but it only works if we have people staffing it.