Catherine Cortez Masto

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.

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.

I would like to thank our United States Senator, Catherine Cortez Masto, and United States Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma on their collaboration to propose this bipartisan bill.

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.

Thank you, Senators Cortez Masto and Bennett, who have led these legislative efforts to fix systemic challenges in Indian Country.

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 of life in Indian Country.

Thank you very much. Ms. Egorin, thank you for the support of this piece of legislation, the Workforce Parity Act.

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.

This legislation would allow health care providers working part-time to access IHS scholarship and loan repayment programs.

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.

I would like to thank our United States Senator, Catherine Cortez Masto, and United States Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma on their collaboration to propose this bipartisan bill.

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.

Thank you, Senators Cortez Masto and Bennett, who have led these legislative efforts to fix systemic challenges in Indian Country.

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 of life in Indian Country.

Statement of Senator Cortez Masto

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 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.

I would like to thank our United States Senator, Catherine Cortez Masto, and United States Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma on their collaboration to propose this bipartisan bill.

This legislation would allow health care providers working part-time to access IHS scholarship and loan repayment programs.

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 of life in Indian Country.

I am so pleased to be introducing Angie Wilson.

We need help on the ground. We have infant mortality rates that are off the charts compared to non-Hispanic Whites.

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.

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.