Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 30, 2021)
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.
What just happenedJul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 30, 2021
- Jul 1, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jun 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 30, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 30, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House