the Freely Associated States are among the low-lying island and atoll countries in the region, and they are directly threatened by rising sea levels.

This is an important step for the healing of the people of our Oceti Sakowin.

the legislation referencing the conferring with UIOs that would apply department-wide to HHS, not just to Indian Health Services, a department-wide confer policy that would be looking at improving health, health care policies and…

Thank you very much, Madam Chair.

Thank you for being here. I yield back.

The Biden administration has previously testified before this Committee in support of returning traditional and sacred sites to tribes.

We, therefore, urge the House Natural Resources Committee to continue to prioritize urban Indian health and ensure the swift passage of this bill.

And Chaco Canyon and the withdrawal would be an example of that, in terms of protecting that sacred site that is sacred to not only the pueblos, but Indian Country across the nation?

Because HHS, through its operating divisions, carries out health and human service programs for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

We believe H.R. 3371 represents another important step in that process.

Of course, we want to be at the table because right now we are just the menu.

We must do better for our tribal members, for our citizens, and for our country.