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HR 5312 109th Congress House Native Americans Health Indian medical care Minorities

Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006

Introduced: May 9, 2006 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2006
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.
Nov 17, 2006
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.
Sep 29, 2006
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 17, 2006.
Sep 29, 2006
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 17, 2006.
Sep 14, 2006
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 29, 2006.
Sep 14, 2006
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 29, 2006.
Sep 14, 2006
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-661, Part I.
Jun 21, 2006
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 21, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 30, 2006
Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
May 9, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.
May 9, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E757-758)
May 9, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise requirements for health care programs and services for Indians, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.

Provides for: (1) enrollment of qualified Indians in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) under title XXI of the Social Security Act (SSA), as well as Medicare under SSA title XVIII and Medicaid under SSA title XIX (as under current law); and (2) related payments to Indian Health Programs and Urban Indian Organizations operating in the state.

Replaces the Urban Health Programs Branch with a Division of Urban Indian Health.

Directs the Secretary, acting through the Indian Health Service and Indian tribes and tribal organizations, to consolidate certain existing programs into a new program of comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, treatment, and aftercare for Indian tribes.

Establishes the National Bi-Partisan Indian Health Care Commission to: (1) establish a Study Committee to study the extent of Indian health services needs; (2) review and analyze the Study Committee's report; and (3) make recommendations to Congress regarding the delivery of federal health care services to Indians.

Reauthorizes the Indian Health Care Improvement Act through FY2015.

Amends SSA title XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (SCHIP) to conform with this Act.

Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to direct the Secretary to establish the Native American Health and Wellness Foundation.

What's happening now November 17, 2006

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · May 23, 2006
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · May 9, 2006
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · May 9, 2006
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 9, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5312: Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5312/
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"H.R. 5312: Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5312/.
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