Policy Watchtower/Deadline
Special Diabetes Program for Indians funded only through Dec. 31, 2026
Health and Human ServicesDeadlineSep 9, 2026
Check: The Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) continues at $49 million but is funded only through December 31, 2026, pending further action by Congress.
What it does
Tribes and Urban Indian Organizations running SDPI diabetes programs have funding that ends on December 31, 2026 unless Congress acts. The current amount is $49 million under Public Law 119-75.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Consultation. A federal agency is asking tribal governments for their views before it decides ().
Who it covers: Tribal governments, Urban Indian organizations.
What to do next
- Plan SDPI program budgets and staffing around a funding end date of 2026-12-31 and monitor Congress for further action.
Sources
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- Indian Health Service: Dear Tribal Leader Lettersdear_tribal_leader_letterSep 9, 2026
The IHS Director writes to share an update on the recent passage of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, and its impact on Indian Health Service funding.
Quoted from the source: “pending further action by Congress”
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