HHS Seeks Tribal Leaders for New Health Innovation Committee
Published Date: 4/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for Tribal leaders to join the new Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Tribal Advisory Committee. This group will help shape programs that improve health for Indigenous communities by focusing on research, education, services, and policies. Nominations are open until May 18, 2026, and this is a great chance to make a real difference with ongoing support from the government.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Congressional Direction and Continued Funding
Congress directed OMH to create the CIIH via the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying Public Law 116-260, and subsequent annual appropriations Joint Explanatory Statements have included language for OMH to continue funding the CIIH. The CIIH focuses on research, education, service, and policy development for Indigenous health.
Opportunity to Serve on CIIH Tribal Advisory
The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is accepting nominations for the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Tribal Advisory Committee (CIIH TAC), which will advise OMH on research, education, services, and policy for Indigenous health. Serving delegates can influence program development for American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Who Is Eligible To Be a Delegate
CIIH TAC delegates must be elected Tribal officials from a federally recognized Tribe acting in their official capacity, or individuals designated by such elected Tribal officials with authority to act on behalf of the Tribe. The notice explicitly states no delegate may be a federal government employee.
Nomination Deadline and Rolling Intake
Tribal leaders are encouraged to submit nominations by May 18, 2026, to the email provided; OMH will continue to accept nominations until all primary and alternate delegate positions are filled. Nominees will be notified of selection status in mid-2026.
Committee Size and Term Lengths
The CIIH TAC will include three delegate positions from Indian Health Service (IHS) geographic areas and three National At-Large member positions. Each delegate term is two (2) years and current vacancies exist because prior 2-year terms ended.
Required Nomination Letter Contents
Nominations must be submitted by an elected Tribal leader, on Tribal letterhead, signed by that leader, and include specified information such as nominee name, nomination type (Primary, National At-large, Alternate), official title, tribe name, election date and term length, contact information, and relevant expertise.
Selection Priority and Notification Timing
OMH will select delegates and will prioritize nominees in this order: (1) Tribal President/Chairperson/Governor; (2) Tribal Vice-President/Vice-Chairperson/Lt. Governor; (3) Elected or Appointed Tribal Official; (4) Designated Tribal Official with authority. Nominees will be notified of selection status in mid-2026.
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