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Bill114th CongressFiled Dec 17, 2015Native Americans
S. 2417

Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Nov 16, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to allow the Indian Health Service (IHS) to pay copayments owed to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by Indian veterans for services authorized under the Purchased/Referred Care program.

The IHS and the VA, in consultation with impacted Indian tribes, must enter into a memorandum of understanding that authorizes the IHS to pay such copayments unless it would decrease the quality of, or access to, health care for individuals receiving care from the IHS or the VA.

The IHS and the VA must report on veterans who are IHS beneficiaries and have received care from the VA.

What just happenedNov 16, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Nov 16, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.

  2. Nov 16, 2016Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. With written report No. 114-376.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 16, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. With written report No. 114-376.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  4. Jun 8, 2016Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  5. May 11, 2016Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-537.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  6. Dec 17, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  7. Dec 17, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentNov 16, 201680

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to allow the Indian Health Service (IHS) to pay copayments owed to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by Indian veterans for services authorized under the Purchased/Referred Care program.

The IHS and the VA, in consultation with impacted Indian tribes, must enter into a memorandum of understanding that authorizes the IHS to pay such copayments unless it would decrease the quality of, or access to, health care for individuals receiving care from the IHS or the VA.

The IHS and the VA must report on veterans who are IHS beneficiaries and have received care from the VA.
Introduced in SenateDec 17, 2015

Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act

This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to allow the Indian Health Service (IHS) to pay copayments owed to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by Indian veterans for services authorized under the Purchased/Referred Care program.

The IHS and the VA, in consultation with impacted Indian tribes, must enter into a memorandum of understanding that authorizes the IHS to pay such copayments unless it would decrease the quality of, or access to, health care for individuals receiving care from the IHS or the VA.

The IHS and the VA must report on veterans who are IHS beneficiaries and have received care from the VA.
Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act — Informed