To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires assistant Secretary for Indian Health Section 601(a) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Environment, Healthcare, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires assistant Secretary for Indian Health Section 601(a) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires assistant Secretary for Indian Health Section 601(a) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Environment, Healthcare, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires assistant Secretary for Indian Health Section 601(a) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Stanton (for himself and Mr. Joyce of Ohio) introduced …
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