On December 15, 2022, the CDC and ATSDR announced they will hold tribal consultations on the implementation of the CDC Moving Forward Initiative. This tribal consultation will provide opportunities for leaders from tribal nations, CDC, and ATSDR to have a government-to-government discussion to advance CDC/ATSDR support for and collaboration with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal […]

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its medical regulations to implement a statute exempting Indian and urban Indian veterans from copayment requirements for the receipt of hospital care or medical services, including the initial three urgent care visits in a calendar year, under laws administered by VA. Deadline for written comments is: […]

On December 21, 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) announced that it is soliciting comments regarding a proposed rule which would revise the regulations governing the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program (“Section 184 Program”). This proposed rule strives to modernize and enhance the Section 184 Program by adding participation […]

On December 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that funding is available for assistance in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization. CTAS is not a program but a single solicitation to allow tribes to apply to seven separate grant programs from four grant-making offices. […]