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S. 1797

Urban Indian Health Providers Facilities Improvement Act

Urban Indian Health Providers Facilities Improvement Act

This bill expands the authority of the Indian Health Service (IHS) to make funds available for urban Indian organizations to renovate, construct, or expand urban Indian health facilities.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the IHS to (1) make funds available for renovations even if the renovations are not minor, and (2) make funds available for purposes other than assisting the organizations in meeting certain accreditation standards.

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-71.

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-71.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  2. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3425)

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Urban Indian Health Providers Facilities Improvement Act — Informed