HI HR31

Requests United States Congress to amend the United States Code to ensure permanent federal funding for programs and services under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (42 U.S.C. Chapter 122).

Notes that current law only authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 2019, leaving future funding uncertain despite the Act being permanent federal legislation.

Cites the federal government's trust responsibility to Native Hawaiians established through historical treaties, the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921, and the 1959 Hawaii Statehood Act.

Highlights that Native Hawaiian health disparities persist, including lower life expectancy and higher rates of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and injuries compared to Hawaii's overall population.

Points out that the Indian Health Care Improvement Act received permanent funding authorization in 2010, and requests Native Hawaiians receive equivalent assurance for healthcare funding.