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US S1895
US S1895A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Fa- cilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Serv- ice, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service. The bill provides $3 billion in funding for fiscal year 2022 to plan, design, construct, modernize, improve, and renovate water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities in Native communities. The Secretary is required to prioritize funding based on the Sanitation Deficiency System, which identifies and reports on sanitation deficiencies. The bill also provides $350 million for additional staffing to carry out these activities, which are intended to address the lack of infrastructure and sanitation highlighted by the COVID-19 crisis and improve health outcomes in Native communities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-71. (on 07/21/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1895/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1895/BILLS-117s1895is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1895/BILLS-117s1895is.pdf.pdf |
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