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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 443

Bill 117 HR 443, also known as the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act, is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to transfer certain federal land in Alaska to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) for the construction of a new health care facility.

The bill specifies that the land to be transferred is located in Anchorage, Alaska, and is currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health and Human Services. The ANTHC is a non-profit organization that provides health care services to Alaska Native and American Indian people in the state.

If passed, the bill would authorize the transfer of the land to the ANTHC at no cost, allowing them to use it for the construction of a new health care facility. This facility would help to improve access to quality health care services for Alaska Native and American Indian people in the region. Overall, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act aims to support the health and well-being of Alaska Native and American Indian people by providing them with improved access to health care services through the construction of a new facility on federal land in Anchorage, Alaska.

Congressional Summary of HR 443

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to convey specified property in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium for use in connection with health programs.

The conveyance shall not require any consideration from, or impose any obligation, term, or condition on, the consortium or allow for any U.S. reversionary interest in the property.

The consortium shall not be liable for any environmental contamination that occurred before the date on which the consortium assumes control of, occupies, and uses the property.

Current Status of Bill HR 443

Bill HR 443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2021. Bill HR 443 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2021.  Bill HR 443's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 490. as of December 30, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 443

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 443

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Alaska
- Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
- Health facilities and institutions
- Indian social and development programs
- Land transfers
- Minority health
- Pollution liability

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 443

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act
To convey land in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and for other purposes.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act

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