Updated August 30, 2023 National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators Health Resources The National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators (NAPACSL) Health, Human Services and Housing Committee focuses on addressing issues around health equity and disparities exacerbated by COVID-19, cancer and chronic disease in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and the need for an increase of AAPIs in clinical trials. NAPACSL also focuses on data disaggregation and the impacts of anti-Asian bias on health. Health Human Services Quad Caucus
Updated July 17, 2023 National Caucus of Native American State Legislators Health Resources The National Caucus of Native American State Legislators (NCNASL) Health and Human Services Committee focuses on general health, wellness and mental health for American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. NCNASL focuses on health disparities and the disproportionate high death rates among Native Americans from COVID-19. The decline in Native American life expectancy since 2019 resulted from COVID-19 deaths as well as increased mortality from several chronic diseases. Quad Caucus
Updated May 01, 2023 Statewide Tribal Legislation Database Every year numerous bills are considered by state legislatures that can affect tribal communities. View introduced, pending and enacted legislation for the current legislative session here. Quad Caucus Database
Updated December 14, 2022 Striving To Achieve: Helping Native American Students Succeed This report details the overall school experience for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students. Quad Caucus
Updated December 14, 2022 State-Tribal Collaboration Many tribes and states are discovering ways to set aside jurisdictional debate in favor of cooperative government-to-government relationships that respect the autonomy of both governments. Quad Caucus
Updated December 07, 2022 Government to Government: Models of Cooperation Between States and Tribes This book is intended to assist tribes and states as they explore new avenues in their continuing efforts to improve governmental service for the citizens of both tribes and states. Quad Caucus
Updated December 07, 2022 State-Tribal Institute Most Frequently Asked Questions A list of most frequently asked questions about the State-Tribal Institute and what it does. Quad Caucus
Updated November 29, 2022 SCOTUS Will Decide Future of Indian Child Welfare Act Haaland v. Brackeen consolidates four cases challenging multiple provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) as unconstitutional. Challengers include Texas, Indiana and Louisiana and individuals who would like to adopt Native American children. Quad Caucus State-Federal State Legislatures News
Updated August 04, 2022 Health Disparities in Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities This webinar will share health disparities and data collection in AAPI communities and some policy options to address the issue. Health Quad Caucus Webinar
Updated June 27, 2022 Cancer Disparities Facing Asian American Communities NAPACSL Webinar on cancer disparities facing Asian American Communities Legislative Staff Quad Caucus Webinar
Updated June 09, 2021 State Committees and Commissions on Indian Affairs Information about state committees and commissions on Indian affairs. Includes both legislative and executive branch committees and commissions, contact names and numbers. Quad Caucus Table
Updated October 10, 2016 State Recognition of American Indian Tribes At least 63 tribes in 11 states are formally recognized by the state. State recognition of American Indian tribes in just one tool used to build state-tribal collaboration. Quad Caucus