S 215 · 109th Congress · Native Americans

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-01-31· Sponsored by Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S660-668)(2005-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Reauthorizes for FY 2006 through 2011 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