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Introduced
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1708/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1708/BILLS-117hr1708ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1708/BILLS-117hr1708ih.pdf.pdf |
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