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Congressional Roundup: Continuing Resolution Passed Extending Key Public Health Programs Including the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, Congress Passes Key Bills Impacting Native Veterans and Children

National Council on Urban Indian Health

The CR includes $100 billion for disaster relief in the wake of recent national disasters, a one-year extension of the Farm Bill to support agriculture, and extends all expiring health programs until March 31, 2025. Community Health Centers were funded at $4 billion per year from 2019 to 2023. Read the bill text here.

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December Policy Updates: Continuing Resolution, Advocacy, and Key Updates for Urban Indian Health

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Advocacy: NCUIH Provides Key Recommendations on Behavioral Health Funding, Health IT Modernization, National HIV/AIDS Strategy, and Proposed Reorganization of IHS Headquarters. ICYMI: House Oversight Hearing Investigating the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Recent Dear Tribal and Urban Leader Letters.

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March Policy Updates: Key Policy Changes, Funding News, and Upcoming Events

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Proposed Medicaid Changes NCUIH works with partners to support Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Lawsuits & Court Cases Updates Current court cases and legal action impacting Native health care and policy. UIOs serve as vital health care providers. Call for Nominations!