New bills aim to strengthen tribal rights and health savings

Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced two bills aimed at restoring Native American tribes' rights to self-governance and improving healthcare savings access. The Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act would reverse a 2004 ruling that limited tribal businesses' control over labor practices, reinforcing tribal sovereignty. Meanwhile, the Native American Health Savings Improvement Act removes the waiting period for tribal citizens using Indian Health Service facilities to contribute to Health Savings Accounts. Moolenaar emphasizes that these bills eliminate unnecessary barriers for Michigan’s Native American communities and all tribes across the U.S.