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S. 460

Introduced

Urban Indian Health Confer Act

Introduced 2/15/2023•118th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

7/20/2023 • House

Summary

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.

Passed Senate • 7/18/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansFederal-Indian relationsIndian social and development programsMinority healthUrban and suburban affairs and development

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Democrat • MN

Sponsored 2/15/2023

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]

R-OK

Joined 2/15/2023

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Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

D-NM

Joined 3/23/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 15, 2023

Committee Review

March 29, 2023

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Floor Debate

July 18, 2023

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

July 20, 2023

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Engrossed in Senate7/18/2023
Reported to Senate5/30/2023
Introduced in Senate2/15/2023

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors2