On November 5, 2024, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published a notice informing the public of the availability of the complete lists of all geographic areas, population groups, […]
In this Edition: 
Appropriations Update: Continuing Resolution Signed Into Law with SDPI Extension. 
Legislative Updates: FMAP, Native Veterans, Lumbee Fairness Bill, MMIP, IHS Workforce, and Federal Boarding Schools. […]
Continuing Resolution Signed into Law, Averting a Government Shutdown The House and Senate passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to extend government funding set to expire on December 20, 2024, until […]
On December 19, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)-endorsed legislation, the Native American Child Protection Act (H.R. 663), has passed the Senate and is now headed to […]
Today, the long-awaited proposed final health package from Congress has been released. The proposal is currently considered to be “leaked” text and changes are possible before passage. The proposal includes a […]
On September 6, 2024, NCUIH’s Interim Federal Relations Director Alexandra Payan, Research Associate Nahla Holland (Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation), and Manager of Technical Assistance Lyzbeth Best, visited the Urban Indian […]
On December 6, 2024, 198 House Representatives sent a Dear Colleague letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies, requesting the reauthorization of Special Diabetes Program (SDP) […]
On November 19, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House, Mike […]
On December 6, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) and 35 health care advocates sent a letter to Congressional Leadership requesting the inclusion of 100% Federal Medical […]
On October 31, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued a final rule on Food Distribution Programs: Improving Access and Parity. This final […]
On December 4, 2024, the Brookings Institution published their report, The Impact of Fentanyl on American Indian and Alaska Native Communities. This report analyzes how American Indian and Alaska Native […]
RSV & flu Vaccine Toolkit, Policy Assessment, and Annual Report: Explore vaccination resources for Native communities and highlights from NCUIH’s latest Annual Report. 
FY 2027 Area Budget Consultations: UIO […]
The Policy Assessment informs Urban Indian Organizations policy priorities for 2025, identifies barriers to closing funding gaps, opportunities to strengthen the workforce, and building community resources for Urban Native communities. […]
On October 31, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written comments in response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Disease Prevention […]
On November 12, 2024, 55 Senators sent a letter to Senate Leadership requesting the vital Special Diabetes Program (SDP) and Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) be reauthorized before funding […]
FY 2027 Area Budget Consultations: NCUIH held a prep session to help UIOs get ready for the upcoming IHS FY 2027 Area Budget Consultations. Appropriations & Legislative Updates: […]
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