Urban Indian Health Confer Act

Senate Bill 4323 - Urban Indian Health Confer Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T16:48:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4323 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.

12/29/2022, 4:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4323

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 S 4323

Bill S 4323 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 26, 2022. Bill S 4323 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 26, 2022. Bill S 4323's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of May 26, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4323

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4323

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Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4323

Urban Indian Health Confer Act

A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish an urban Indian organization confer policy for the Department of Health and Human Services.