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US HR5221

Urban Indian Health Confer Act


summary

Introduced
09/10/2021
In Committee
10/13/2021
Crossed Over
11/03/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to estab- lish an urban Indian organization confer policy for the Department of Health and Human Services.

AI Summary

This bill, the Urban Indian Health Confer Act, amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish a policy that requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to confer, to the maximum extent practicable, with urban Indian organizations when carrying out the Act and other provisions related to Indian health care. This is intended to ensure that the perspectives and needs of urban Indian populations are considered in the implementation of federal healthcare programs and policies.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. (on 07/20/2022)

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