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Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 10, 2021Native Americans
H.R. 5221

Urban Indian Health Confer Act

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Urban Indian Health Confer Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confer with urban Indian organizations regarding health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban areas.

Currently, only the Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to confer with urban Indian organizations on matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill requires HHS to ensure that the IHS and other agencies and offices within HHS confer with urban Indian organizations on (1) matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and (2) other provisions of law relating to health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

What just happenedJul 20, 2022

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-530.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3](D-AZ)Sponsor
19 cosponsors15 D4 R
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  1. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-530.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 3, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 2, 2021FloorH38310

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

  4. Nov 2, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 17 (Roll no. 343). (text: 11/1/2021 CR H6044)

  5. Nov 2, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 17 (Roll no. 343).(text: 11/1/2021 CR H6044)

  6. Nov 2, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6095-6096)

  7. Nov 1, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Nov 1, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5221.

  9. Nov 1, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6044-6046)

  10. Nov 1, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Nov 1, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.

  12. Nov 1, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Nov 1, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Nov 1, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-168, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Nov 1, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-168, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Oct 13, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Oct 5, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  20. Sep 13, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  21. Sep 13, 2021Committee

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

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  22. Sep 10, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  23. Sep 10, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  24. Sep 10, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Sep 10, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 2, 202153

Urban Indian Health Confer Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confer with urban Indian organizations regarding health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban areas.

Currently, only the Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to confer with urban Indian organizations on matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill requires HHS to ensure that the IHS and other agencies and offices within HHS confer with urban Indian organizations on (1) matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and (2) other provisions of law relating to health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Reported to House, Part INov 1, 20218

Urban Indian Health Confer Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confer with urban Indian organizations regarding health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban areas.

Currently, only the Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to confer with urban Indian organizations on matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill requires HHS to ensure that the IHS and other agencies and offices within HHS confer with urban Indian organizations on (1) matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and (2) other provisions of law relating to health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Introduced in HouseSep 10, 2021

Urban Indian Health Confer Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confer with urban Indian organizations regarding health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban areas.

Currently, only the Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to confer with urban Indian organizations on matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill requires HHS to ensure that the IHS and other agencies and offices within HHS confer with urban Indian organizations on (1) matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and (2) other provisions of law relating to health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Urban Indian Health Confer Act — Informed