"The BADGES Act would create that five-year demonstration program that would allow BIA to adjudicate their own background checks for officer candidates."
"We need help on the ground. We have infant mortality rates that are off the charts compared to non-Hispanic Whites."
"S. 3022 was introduced by Senator Cortez Masto and Senator Mullin."
"We remain committed to working with Congress to improve health for AI/AN communities including finding solutions to challenges related to clean water access and workforce shortages."
"Thank you again for the opportunity to testify today, and thanks to Senators Cortez Masto and Bennet, who have led these legislative efforts to fix systemic challenges in Indian Country."
"This legislation would allow health care providers working part-time to access IHS scholarship and loan repayment programs."
"I want to thank the Chairman and Ranking Member for holding this hearing on several important pieces of legislation that have a positive impact on Indian Country."
"The advocacy and what we hear from you is so important as we look to passing this legislation and doing right by Indian Country."
"I am so pleased to be introducing Angie Wilson."
"I am proud of the work of our U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto (NV) and her ongoing dedication to assisting our tribes with key initiatives."
"Your consideration today of Senator Cortez Masto's Indian Health Service Workforce Parity Act and Senator Bennett's Tribal Access to Clean Water Act underscores the commitment to improving the quality..."