Action: Urge Senators to Vote Yes on Indian Health Care
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Your senators debated legislation this week that would dramatically improve health care for nearly 2 million Native Americans. They could vote on the bill next week. But it's possible that opponents of the bill will try and block a final vote, as they have several times over the past five years. Your senators need to hear from you that you want them to make this bill a top priority to pass.
The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200) would provide services long available to the rest of the country to American Indians and Alaska Natives. These programs include mental health services, long term care and hospice. Senate approval of this legislation would permit the first modernization of Native American health care in 15 years and save lives.
Take Action
Please contact your senators and urge them to vote for final passage of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200) next Tuesday. Ask them to let you know how they voted. Ask them to oppose all amendments that would weaken the legislation and jeopardize vital improvements to the current health care system.
Background
National Indian Health Board Fact Sheet (PDF)
Latest Information on Modernizing Indian Health Care System
Contact your members of Congress through FCNL's web site.
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
Sen. ________
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Rep. ________
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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