HR 2597 · 108th Congress · Native Americans

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-06-25· 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.(2003-07-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Reauthorizes for FY 2004 through 2009 and revises the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. Requires any Department of Health and Human Services grant to or 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 reflect holistic approaches to health. Requires Papa Ola Lokahi to report to Congress on the impact of Federal and State health care financing mechanisms and policies on the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians. Makes Papa Ola Lokahi eligible to receive research endowments under the Public Health Service Act. Adds to authorized services the support of culturally appropriate activities enhancing health and wellness, including land-, water-, ocean-, and spiritually-based projects and programs. Allows a priority for Native Hawaiian health scholarships to be provided to employees of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and the Native Hawaiian Health Centers. Allows the provision of financial assistance to a scholarship recipient during the period of obliga…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat