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US HR3841

Tribal Health Data Improvement Act of 2021


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Introduced
06/11/2021
In Committee
06/14/2021
Crossed Over
06/24/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the collection and availability of health data with respect to Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Tribal Health Data Improvement Act of 2021, amends the Public Health Service Act to improve the collection, availability, and reporting of health data related to Indian Tribes. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that Tribal epidemiology centers and Indian Tribes have access to necessary data sources and to create a data sharing strategy to protect the privacy and security of such data. The bill also enhances federal-state-tribal cooperation in health statistics reporting and grants for improving data on ethnic and racial populations, particularly American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (on 06/24/2021)

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