Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T14:56:07Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2417 Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 2:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 2417

Bill 114 s 2417, also known as the Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to improve healthcare services for Native American veterans. The bill was introduced in the Senate on October 17, 2019, by Senator Jon Tester of Montana.

The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and tribal health facilities in order to provide better access to healthcare for Native American veterans. The bill seeks to improve coordination between the VA and tribal health facilities, increase access to telehealth services, and expand healthcare services for Native American veterans living in rural and remote areas.

Additionally, the bill aims to address the unique healthcare needs of Native American veterans by increasing cultural competency training for VA healthcare providers and expanding mental health services for Native American veterans. Overall, the Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act seeks to improve healthcare services for Native American veterans by strengthening the partnership between the VA and tribal health facilities, increasing access to telehealth services, and addressing the unique healthcare needs of Native American veterans.

Current Status of Bill S 2417

Bill S 2417 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2015. Bill S 2417 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2015. Bill S 2417's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671. as of November 16, 2016