HR 562 · 107th Congress · Native Americans

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization of 2001

Introduced 2001-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2001-03-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization of 2001 - Amends the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (the Act) to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to contract with Papa Ola Lokahi (an organization of public agencies and private organizations focused on improving the health status of Native Hawaiians) to support community-based initiatives that are reflective of holistic approaches to health. Makes Papa Ola Lokahi eligible to receive research endowments under the Public Health Service Act. Requires Papa Ola Lokahi to serve as a clearinghouse for data associated with the health status of Native Hawaiians. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to or contract with Papa Ola Lokahi for planning with Native Hawaiian health care systems or a Native Hawaiian Center to serve the health needs of Native Hawaiian communities on each of the islands of Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Hawaii, Lanai, Kauai, and Niihau. Adds to the services authorized the support of culturally appropriate activities enhancing health and wellness, including land-, water-, ocean-, and spiritually-based projects and programs. Allows the Secretary to provide funds: (1) to an appropria…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

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1 Democrat