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H.R. 1708

Referred to Committee

Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act

Introduced 3/9/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

3/9/2021 • House

Summary

Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act

This bill provides additional FY2021 appropriations for the Indian Health Service. The bill requires the funds to be used to (1) replace lost reimbursements from third-party payers; and (2) restore funds that were used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.

Introduced in House • 3/9/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureHealth care costs and insuranceHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedicareMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistance

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Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]

Democrat • CA-36

Sponsored 3/9/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

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Introduced in House3/9/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0