Legislative Hearing to Receive Testimony on the Following bills: S. 1250, S. 1275

Date: June 13, 2017

Time: 2:30 PM

Location: Dirksen

Room: 628

S. 1250, A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to improve the recruitment and retention of employees in the Indian Health Service, restore accountability in the Indian Health Service, improve health services, and for other purposes.
S. 1275, A bill to improve the housing conditions and promote useful land uses within tribal communities, and for other purposes.
S. 1333, HUD/VA Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing, and for other purposes.

Witnesses

Rear Admiral Chris Buchanan

Acting Director

Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C.

Testimony

The Honorable Victoria Kitcheyan

Tribal Council Treasurer

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Winnebago, NE

Testimony

Dr. Joseph P. Crowley

President-Elect

American Dental Association, Cincinnati, OH

Testimony

Mr. Max Stier

President

Partnership for Public Service, Washington, DC

Testimony

Ms. Heidi Frechette

Deputy Assistant Secretary

Office of Native American Programs, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC

Testimony

Dr. Keith Harris

Director of Clinical Operations, Homeless Programs Office

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC

Testimony

The Honorable Liana Onnen

Area Vice President, Southern Plains Region

National Congress of American Indians, Washington, DC

Testimony

Mr. Mark Charlie

President/CEO

AVCP Regional Housing Authority, Bethel, AK

Testimony

Ms. Sami Jo Difuntorum

Chairwoman

National American Indian Housing Council, Washington, DC

Testimony