HR 151 · 108th Congress · Native Americans

To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assist Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2003-01-07· Sponsored by Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5]· 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: Committee Hearings Held.(2003-10-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health to facilitate advocacy for the development of appropriate Indian health policy, and to promote consultation on matters related to Indian health, in a manner consistent with the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes. Elevates the position of Director of the Indian Health Service to such Assistant Secretary position. Prescribes duties.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans