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1992: Congress affirms Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act

Congress reauthorizes the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act of 1988, which established the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program. The act provides federal support for improving the health of Native Hawaiians who face cultural, financial, social, and geographic barriers that prevent them from utilizing existing health services.

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Federal-Tribal Relations
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Hawai‘i