HR 4283
117th Congress
House
Native Americans
Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English summary
Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021
This bill establishes two grant programs to improve public health services in tribal communities.
First, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to Indian tribes or tribal organizations for promoting health, preventing disease, and reducing health disparities among American Indians and Alaska Natives.
In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must make grants to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for recruiting and mentoring American Indian and Alaska Native youth and young adults in health professions.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1