Urban Indian Health Confer Act

Hozzl · 2024-04-17T23:44:57Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5221 Urban Indian Health Confer Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5221

Bill 117 HR 5221, also known as the Urban Indian Health Confer Act, aims to improve the health care services available to urban Native American populations. The bill recognizes the unique health care needs of urban Indians and seeks to address the disparities they face in accessing quality care.

The legislation calls for the establishment of an Urban Indian Health Confer program, which would provide grants to urban Indian organizations to expand and improve health care services for their communities. These grants would support a wide range of health care initiatives, including primary care services, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and preventive care programs.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between urban Indian organizations and other health care providers, such as hospitals and clinics, to ensure that urban Native Americans have access to a comprehensive and culturally competent health care system. Overall, Bill 117 HR 5221 aims to address the health care needs of urban Native American populations and improve their overall health outcomes. By providing funding and support for urban Indian health organizations, the legislation seeks to reduce disparities in health care access and improve the quality of care available to urban Native Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 5221

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5221

Bill HR 5221 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2021. Bill HR 5221 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2021. Bill HR 5221's most recent activity was Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-530. as of July 20, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5221

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Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

Alaska Natives and HawaiiansFederal-Indian relationsIndian social and development programsMinority healthUrban and suburban affairs and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5221

Urban Indian Health Confer ActTo amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish an urban Indian organization confer policy for the Department of Health and Human Services.Urban Indian Health Confer ActUrban Indian Health Confer ActUrban Indian Health Confer ActUrban Indian Health Confer Act

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