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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 3, 2017Native Americans
S. 304

Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Jun 15, 2017)

(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 permit the Indian Health Service (IHS) to pay copayments owed to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by Indian veterans for medical services authorized under the Purchased/Referred Care program and administered at a VA facility.

(Sec. 3) The IHS, the VA, and tribal health programs, in consultation with impacted tribes, must enter into a memorandum of understanding that authorizes the IHS or a tribal health program 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 eligible for IHS assistance and have received care from the VA.

What just happenedJun 15, 2017

An errata sheet on written report No. 115-112 was printed.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jun 15, 2017Floor

    An errata sheet on written report No. 115-112 was printed.

  2. Jun 15, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 149.

  3. Jun 15, 2017Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-112. Minority views filed.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  4. Jun 15, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-112. Minority views filed.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  5. Mar 29, 2017Committee

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

    Indian Affairs Committee
  6. Feb 3, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  7. Feb 3, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentJun 15, 201780

(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 permit the Indian Health Service (IHS) to pay copayments owed to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by Indian veterans for medical services authorized under the Purchased/Referred Care program and administered at a VA facility.

(Sec. 3) The IHS, the VA, and tribal health programs, in consultation with impacted tribes, must enter into a memorandum of understanding that authorizes the IHS or a tribal health program 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 eligible for IHS assistance and have received care from the VA.
Introduced in SenateFeb 3, 2017

Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act

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

The IHS, the VA, and tribal health programs, in consultation with impacted tribes, must enter into a memorandum of understanding that authorizes the IHS or a tribal health program 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 eligible for IHS assistance and have received care from the VA.
Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act — Informed