Administration & Agency Updates

Recent Administration & Agency Updates

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  • September 24, 2020·

CDC Reverses Testing Guideline Changes

On September 18th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced its decision to reverse an earlier recommendation and are now recommending that all persons who have come into contact with someone with a documented COVID-19 positive to be tested for the virus, regardless of whether or not they are experiencing symptoms. NIHB wrote a letter to the agency on August 28th urging the agency to take this action.…
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  • August 28, 2020·

HRSA Requests Nominations for Tribal Advisory Council – New Deadline 9/30/20

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) plans to create a Tribal Advisory Council and seeks nominations for membership from the Indian Health Service geographic areas of Alaska, Albuquerque, Billings, Navajo, Phoenix, and Tucson. Nominations for members must be received on or before September 30, 2020. View the Dear Tribal Leader Letter View the Federal Register Notice For questions, please contact Dr. Elijah K.…
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  • August 4, 2020·

FCC 2.5 GHz Rural Tribal Window

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Applications Now due Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM ET In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a greater need for high-speed internet connections as communities turn to telemedicine. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 2.5 GHz Rural Tribal Window is unique opportunity for Tribes in rural areas to directly access unassigned spectrum over their Tribal lands, subject to buildout requirements.…
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