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To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.
3/9/2023, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1939
Bill 117 hr 1939, also known as the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program Enhancement Act, aims to increase funding for the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program within the Indian Health Service. This program focuses on improving sanitation facilities in Native American communities to address health and sanitation issues.
The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to allocate additional funding to the program to ensure that more communities have access to clean and safe sanitation facilities. This funding will help address the lack of adequate sanitation infrastructure in many Native American communities, which can lead to health problems and environmental issues.
In addition to increasing funding for the program, the bill also includes provisions for improving coordination between federal agencies and tribal governments to ensure that the funds are used effectively and efficiently. This will help ensure that the sanitation facilities constructed with this funding meet the needs of the communities they serve. Overall, the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program Enhancement Act aims to improve the health and well-being of Native American communities by providing them with access to essential sanitation facilities. By increasing funding for this program and improving coordination between agencies, the bill seeks to address a critical need in many Native American communities and improve overall public health outcomes.
The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to allocate additional funding to the program to ensure that more communities have access to clean and safe sanitation facilities. This funding will help address the lack of adequate sanitation infrastructure in many Native American communities, which can lead to health problems and environmental issues.
In addition to increasing funding for the program, the bill also includes provisions for improving coordination between federal agencies and tribal governments to ensure that the funds are used effectively and efficiently. This will help ensure that the sanitation facilities constructed with this funding meet the needs of the communities they serve. Overall, the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program Enhancement Act aims to improve the health and well-being of Native American communities by providing them with access to essential sanitation facilities. By increasing funding for this program and improving coordination between agencies, the bill seeks to address a critical need in many Native American communities and improve overall public health outcomes.
Congressional Summary of HR 1939
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award additional funds to the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program. This program provides American Indian and Alaska Native homes and communities with water supply, sewage disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1939
Bill HR 1939 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2021. Bill HR 1939 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 16, 2021. Bill HR 1939's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. as of May 17, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1939
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1939
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
- Environmental health
- Health programs administration and funding
- Indian social and development programs
- Minority health
- Solid waste and recycling
- Water resources funding
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1939
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1939
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