HI SR59

Requests that the United States Congress amend the United States Code to provide permanent funding for programs and services under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act.

Notes that current federal law authorizes appropriations for the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act only through fiscal year 2019, creating uncertainty for long-term program sustainability.

Cites the Indian Health Care Improvement Act as precedent, which authorizes funding "for fiscal year 2010 and each fiscal year thereafter" without a sunset date.

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

Directs transmission of the resolution to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and relevant state and Hawaiian health care organizations.