HR 151
108th 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 Assist Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes.
Introduced: January 7, 2003
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To President
Became law
Oct 1, 2003
Committee Hearings Held.
Feb 12, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
Feb 3, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jan 7, 2003
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.
Jan 7, 2003
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 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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