To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize additional funding for planning, design, construction, modernization, and renovation of hospitals and outpatient health care facilities.

This bill authorizes additional funding through FY2026 for the Indian Health Service to plan, design, construct, modernize, and renovate hospitals and outpatient health care facilities, including to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Bill 117 HR 1811, also known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendment, aims to provide additional funding for the planning, design, construction, modernization, and renovation of hospitals and outpatient health care facilities for Native American communities. The bill seeks to address the longstanding issue of inadequate healthcare infrastructure in these communities by authorizing more resources to improve and expand healthcare facilities.

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act, originally passed in 1976, has been instrumental in providing healthcare services to Native American populations. However, many facilities are outdated and in need of upgrades to meet the growing healthcare needs of these communities. This bill recognizes the importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure to ensure that Native Americans have access to quality healthcare services.

If passed, this bill would allocate additional funding specifically for the improvement of hospitals and outpatient health care facilities in Native American communities. This funding would support the planning, design, construction, modernization, and renovation of these facilities, ultimately improving access to healthcare services for Native Americans. Overall, Bill 117 HR 1811 represents a step towards addressing the healthcare disparities faced by Native American communities by providing much-needed resources for the improvement of healthcare infrastructure.