(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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 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. Makes the Indian Health Service an agency of the Public Health Service.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3316)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3316-3317)
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-66.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-76.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-76.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9511-9512; text as passed Senate: CR S9511-9512)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9511-9512; text as passed Senate: CR S9511-9512)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
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