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US HR1708

US HR1708
Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act


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Introduced
03/09/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide additional appropriations to the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act, provides an additional $2 billion in appropriations to the Indian Health Service for fiscal year 2021. The funding is intended to restore reimbursements for obligations incurred by Tribes and Tribal organizations to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 during the public health emergency. The funds will be made available on a one-time basis and will not be part of the required amount under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, but can only be used for the purposes specified in the bill.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (on 03/09/2021)

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