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| https://haaland.house.gov/media/press-releases/haaland-calls-equity-covid-19-vaccination-distribution-during-press-call-ny | Haaland Calls for Equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution During Press Call with NY Governor Cuomo, Chair Jeffries, Leaders of the Congressional Tri-Caucus | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Debra Haaland | H001080 | haaland.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-01) called for equity in COVID-19 vaccination distribution during a press call with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries, and leaders of the Congressional Tri-Caucus. The call comes as the Food and Drug Administration moves toward approving vaccines and companies and health care officials prepare for the widespread distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. At the same time, essential workers, Black, Latino, Native American, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, older adults, immigrants, people with limited English proficiency, and people with disabilities continue to experience COVID-19 infections and deaths at higher rates. VIDEO:Haaland Calls for Equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution. During the call Congresswoman Haaland, Co Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus said, Over the course of this pandemic, history repeats itself and a spotlight has been put on the disparities that have existed for far too long. The virus has ravaged our communities and the Trump administration has once again failed to provide the resources needed to protect the health of Indian Country. And now, vaccines are here. But again, a comprehensive plan that will serve all people is missing. We have the opportunity to correct a history of deceit by the federal government against Native American people: Tribes need robust education on the vaccine to increase confidence, resources to make up for gaps that have existed for generations, and flexibility to develop their own distribution plans. We must be steadfast in making sure every community has access to the vaccine. Haaland has been an advocate to ensure the United States addresses health disparities in communities of color and lives up to its trust responsibility to Tribes. Haaland used her platform in the early days of the pandemic to ensure that Native communities were not left behind. Through her role as Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus Haaland also played a crucial role in ensuring Native American Communities have the support they need to combat this pandemicincluding $8 billion in relief fundingandensuring the funds were distributedafter the Trump Administration caused delays. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |