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Introduced
09/10/2020
09/10/2020
In Committee
09/10/2020
09/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the collection and availability of health data with respect to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Tribal Health Data Improvement Act of 2020, amends the Public Health Service Act to improve the collection, reporting, and availability of health data related to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. Key provisions include: requiring the collection and reporting of data on Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations; establishing a data sharing strategy to provide Tribal epidemiology centers and Indian Tribes access to necessary data; mandating the Secretary to make certain data available to the Indian Health Service, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and epidemiology centers; and directing the Secretary to provide technical aid, improve health statistics reporting, and address issues with the quality and accuracy of data on American Indians and Alaska Natives. The bill also authorizes $185 million annually from 2021 to 2025 to carry out these provisions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Tina Smith (D)*,
Kevin Cramer (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jon Tester (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (on 09/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4562/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4562/BILLS-116s4562is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4562/BILLS-116s4562is.pdf.pdf |
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