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Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021

Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the public health system in tribal communities and increase the number of American Indians and Alaska Natives… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the public health system in tribal communities and increase the number of American Indians and Alaska Natives pursuing health careers, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 30, 2021 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Native Americans
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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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
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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.
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 Latest action July 1, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4534 Reintroduction of Native Health and Wellness Act of 2019
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 30, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4283: Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4283/
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"H.R. 4283: Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4283/.
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H.R. 4283, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4283/.
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