HR 403
106th Congress
House
Native Americans
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive reorganization
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Indian medical care
Minorities
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.
Introduced: January 19, 1999
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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 12, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jan 19, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Jan 19, 1999
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health to: (1) facilitate advocacy for the development of appropriate Indian health policy; and (2) promote consultation on matters related to Indian health. Requires such Assistant Secretary to perform the functions currently performed by the Director of the Indian Health Service, as well as certain additional HHS advisory and coordinating services in Indian health matters.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Committees of jurisdiction
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