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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Bill. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, June 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Thank you, Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Pingree. Good morning, Acting Director Smith. Thank you for being here to discuss the Indian Health Service Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request.
As an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, I have always prioritized Tribal issues in my work as a Member of Congress and on this important Committee. I have been – and will remain – committed to ensuring the federal government upholds its trust responsibility to Native Americans to provide basic services and resources throughout Indian Country. I appreciate the important role IHS plays in this effort – delivering critical health care services to roughly 2.8 million individuals.
Good afternoon, everyone. I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Indian Health Service Acting Director Benjamin Smith. Thank you for your leadership of the IHS, and for being with us today to discuss the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request.
I would also like to welcome and thank Congressman Tom Cole for joining us today in his role as full committee chair. Chairman Cole is the first Native American to ever chair the Appropriations Committee, and is a champion for Indian Country, ensuring that Tribes receive the resources they need to take care of their communities.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
