Chairman. today I rise in support of H.R. 1327. a bill to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps scholarship and field programs. I would like to commend my distinquished colleague Chairman WAXMAN for the fine work he has done on this bill. Continuation of this program. which provides health care to patients in health manpower shortage areas. is critical to the continued survival of community rural health centers. migrant. and migrant health centers as well as Indian health care facilities. I would especially like to thank the gentleman for including a provision which encourages participants in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment program to serve in Indian health programs. This bill has received broad support. including that of Indian tribes and Indian organizations who have worked closely with Chairman WAxMAN to express their concerns for the future of Indian health care on Indian reservations.