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H.R. 6237Became Law

PRC for Native Veterans Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 5, 2021)

Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act or the PRC for Native Veterans Act

This bill specifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense must reimburse the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations for health care services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, regardless of whether such services are provided directly by the IHS, tribes, or tribal organizations, through purchased/referred care, or through contracts for travel.

What just happenedJan 5, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-311.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7](D-AZ)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 5, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 116-311.

  2. Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-311.

  3. Jan 5, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 24, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 24, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 18, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Dec 18, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Dec 18, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7827)

    Indian Affairs Committee
  11. Dec 18, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  12. Nov 17, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 16, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Nov 16, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5738)

  15. Nov 16, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5738)

  16. Nov 16, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6237.

  17. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5738)

  18. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Nov 16, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.

  20. Nov 16, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Nov 16, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Nov 16, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-569, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Nov 16, 2020Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-569, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jul 22, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  28. Mar 31, 2020Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  29. Mar 12, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  30. Mar 12, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Mar 12, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Mar 12, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 5, 202149

Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act or the PRC for Native Veterans Act

This bill specifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense must reimburse the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations for health care services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, regardless of whether such services are provided directly by the IHS, tribes, or tribal organizations, through purchased/referred care, or through contracts for travel.

Passed SenateDec 18, 202055

Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act or the PRC for Native Veterans Act

This bill specifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense must reimburse the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations for health care services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, regardless of whether such services are provided directly by the IHS, tribes, or tribal organizations, through purchased/referred care, or through contracts for travel.

Passed HouseNov 16, 202053

Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act or the PRC for Native Veterans Act

This bill specifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense must reimburse the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations for health care services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, regardless of whether such services are provided directly by the IHS, tribes, or tribal organizations, through purchased/referred care, or through contracts for travel.

Introduced in HouseMar 12, 2020

Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act or the PRC for Native Veterans Act

This bill specifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense must reimburse the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations for health care services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, regardless of whether such services are provided directly by the IHS, tribes, or tribal organizations, or through certain contracts for services.

PRC for Native Veterans Act — Informed