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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

As attention shifts to the Arctic, I believe we will have to make some difficult decisions about how to prioritize projects in the region in future years.

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

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

Can I expect to see this project receive funding in FY2024?

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.

As attention shifts to the Arctic, I believe we will have to make some difficult decisions about how to prioritize projects in the region in future years.

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 think when we talk about quality of life, one of the things that we are hearing more and more is housing matters and child care matters.

I give you my commitment that I will look into that as a deep-water port for the Arctic.

I have been a little disappointed to see that the Air Force is not necessarily leaning in on the dormitory project there at Eielson.

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

I give you my commitment that I will look into that as a deep-water port for the Arctic.

I appreciate that the VA has placed the Vet Cemetery there as a high priority among the projects to establish new cemeteries.

I have been a little disappointed to see that the Air Force is not necessarily leaning in on the dormitory project there at Eielson.

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