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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) testified in the House Natural Resources Committee in support of his bill to reform the Indian Health Service (IHS) and protect Native Americans’ credit. Chairwoman Janet Alkire from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe also testified in support of Johnson’s bill.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) shared support for the establishment of the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Congressional Charter.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced the GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act. The General Services Administration’s (GSA) disposal process allows the federal government to sell unused, excess public buildings to state and local governments at or below market value if they are to be used for a specified public benefit. Johnson’s bill will allow tribal governments to participate in that process.
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One of the most stressful things a person can deal with is maintaining their credit when handling a debt collections agency, but what if it you were receiving bad marks on your credit for bills you’re no longer responsible for?
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA) introduced two bills to hold the Indian Health Service (IHS) accountable for disregarding health care bills owed to providers and to protect Native Americans’ credit from wrongfully charged medical bills owed by IHS through Purchased/Referred Care claims.
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Congressman Dusty Johnson has called on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies to conduct field hearings on Indian reservations. The purpose is to gain insights into the formidable challenges faced by tribal law enforcement in the Great Plains, particularly concerning the dire state of law enforcement on Indian reservations.
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The border crisis continues - and it extends beyond the southern border.