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Kyrsten Lea Sinema is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Arizona since January 3, 2019. Originally a member of the Democratic Party, she became an Independent in December 2020. Sinema previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2019. Throughout her political career, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, veterans' services, and bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
Access to veteran health care services in rural areas is often limited, and it is necessary to come up with ways to keep our veterans from going without services simply because they cannot reach the facilities that are able to provide them…
And that is why I, with Senator Braun, introduced the RELIEVE Act to expand the eligibility for veterans to access emergency care from a provider outside the VA.
One issue my HEALTH Act bill is trying to address is to ensure that veterans who are seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse can self-refer to get the help they need when they need it.
What steps could the organizations here or our congressional offices take to ensure that veterans in Native American communities, for us particularly the Navajo Nation, receive the same or better outreach?
Access to veteran health care services in rural areas is often limited, and it is necessary to come up with ways to keep our veterans from going without services simply because they cannot reach the facilities that are able to provide them…
And that is why I, with Senator Braun, introduced the RELIEVE Act to expand the eligibility for veterans to access emergency care from a provider outside the VA.
I have also joined with Senator Moran, our Ranking Member, in introducing the HEALTH Act, to ensure Arizona veterans retain the ability to make their own decisions around their health care.
What steps could the organizations here or our congressional offices take to ensure that veterans in Native American communities, for us particularly the Navajo Nation, receive the same or better outreach?
I have also joined with Senator Moran, our Ranking Member, in introducing the HEALTH Act, to ensure Arizona veterans retain the ability to make their own decisions around their health care.
One issue my HEALTH Act bill is trying to address is to ensure that veterans who are seeking mental health care or treatment for substance abuse can self-refer to get the help they need when they need it.
And that is why I, with Senator Braun, introduced the RELIEVE Act to expand the eligibility for veterans to access emergency care from a provider outside the VA.
Access to veteran health care services in rural areas is often limited, and it is necessary to come up with ways to keep our veterans from going without services simply because they cannot reach the facilities that are able to provide them…
Twenty-two federally recognized Tribes call Arizona home, and I am proud to work with them closely to be a voice and advocate for Indian Country.
It is important to me that Tribes receive the respect, recognition, and resources owed to them by the Federal Government.
I am working to provide some more attention and funding on this issue, to help Tribal housing authorities address remediation issues and expand access to affordable housing in Indian Country.
One Tribe in Arizona told me that they are spending around $1 million per year on remediation activities associated with meth and fentanyl.
It is important to me that Tribes receive the respect, recognition, and resources owed to them by the Federal Government.
Twenty-two federally recognized Tribes call Arizona home, and I am proud to work with them closely to be a voice and advocate for Indian Country.
I am working to provide some more attention and funding on this issue, to help Tribal housing authorities address remediation issues and expand access to affordable housing in Indian Country.
One Tribe in Arizona told me that they are spending around $1 million per year on remediation activities associated with meth and fentanyl.
It is important to me that Tribes receive the respect, recognition, and resources owed to them by the Federal Government.
One Tribe in Arizona told me that they are spending around $1 million per year on remediation activities associated with meth and fentanyl.
Twenty-two federally recognized Tribes call Arizona home, and I am proud to work with them closely to be a voice and advocate for Indian Country.
I am working to provide some more attention and funding on this issue, to help Tribal housing authorities address remediation issues and expand access to affordable housing in Indian Country.
Arizona's major role in space extends to the private sector, and I am proud of the diversity of space companies in my state.
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