Barrasso, Thune Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service
October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023:
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) reintroduced legislation to address persistent failures and increase accountability at the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Consistent shortcomings, unmet staffing needs, lack of oversight and longstanding deficiencies at the IHS have resulted in significant gaps in tribal citizens accessing . . .
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) reintroduced legislation to address persistent failures and increase accountability at the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Consistent shortcomings, unmet staffing needs, lack of oversight and longstanding deficiencies at the IHS have resulted in significant gaps in tribal citizens accessing . . .