S 214
107th Congress
Senate
Native Americans
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive reorganization
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Indian medical care
Minorities
A bill 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 30, 2001
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 24, 2002
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
Jun 24, 2002
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 107-170.
Mar 21, 2002
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 30, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S774)
Jan 30, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S774)
Jan 30, 2001
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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 to 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. Prescribes duties.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
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Cosponsors
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