AZ SCM1012

Urges the United States Congress to retain the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) in any efforts to repeal or replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Affirms that the IHCIA, first enacted in 1976 and permanently enacted in 2010, serves as the foundational legislation for the Indian Health Service and Tribal and Urban Indian health systems that provide care to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Notes that the IHCIA provides authority for the Indian Health Service to receive reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party insurers, and to fund programs addressing critical health issues including substance abuse, diabetes, and suicide.

States that repealing the IHCIA would result in disastrous consequences for American Indian and Alaska Native communities and undermines the federal government's trust and treaty responsibilities.

Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit the memorial to the President of the United States Senate, Speaker of the House, and all Arizona members of Congress.