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H.R. 1708 117th Congress House

Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act

Official title: To provide additional appropriations to the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 9, 2021 Introduced by: Raul Ruiz Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Native Americans AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthDepartment of Health and Human Services
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Emergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureHealth care costs and insuranceHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedicareMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistance
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Mar 9, 2021
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 Latest action March 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act

This bill provides additional FY2021 appropriations for the Indian Health Service. The bill requires the funds to be used to (1) replace lost reimbursements from third-party payers; and (2) restore funds that were used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1708: Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1708/
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"H.R. 1708: Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1708/.
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H.R. 1708, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1708/.
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