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US S279

Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act


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Introduced
01/30/2019
In Committee
05/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to allow tribal grant schools to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. This bill allows schools that receive grants under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program.

AI Summary

This bill, the Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act, allows schools that receive grants under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program. This amendment to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act expands access to the FEHB program, which provides health insurance coverage for federal government employees, to include these tribal grant schools.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135. (on 07/09/2019)

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