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S. 279

Introduced

Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act

Introduced 1/30/2019•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.

7/9/2019 • Senate

Summary

Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act

This bill allows schools that receive grants under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program.

Reported to Senate • 7/9/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIndian social and development programsLife, casualty, property insuranceMinority educationMinority healthTeaching, teachers, curricula

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
5
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Republican • SD

Sponsored 1/30/2019

Cosponsors (8)

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Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

R-SD

Joined 1/30/2019

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Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]

D-NM

Joined 2/7/2019

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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

D-NM

Joined 3/5/2019

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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

R-WY

Joined 3/6/2019

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Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]

D-MT

Joined 3/12/2019

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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

R-ND

Joined 9/17/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

January 30, 2019

Committee Review

May 1, 2019

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-77.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate7/9/2019
Introduced in Senate1/30/2019

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors8