Urban Indian Health Confer Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T20:08:00Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 460 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.

2/5/2024, 8:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 460

Bill 118 s 460, also known as the Urban Indian Health Confer Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve access to healthcare services for urban Native American populations.

The bill aims to address the disparities in healthcare access and outcomes faced by urban Native Americans by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to hold an annual conference on urban Indian health. This conference would bring together key stakeholders, including representatives from urban Indian health organizations, tribal governments, and federal agencies, to discuss strategies for improving healthcare services for urban Native Americans.

Additionally, the bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress detailing the outcomes of the conference and any recommendations for improving urban Indian health. This report would help to ensure that the issues facing urban Native Americans are being addressed at the federal level. Overall, Bill 118 s 460 seeks to address the unique healthcare needs of urban Native Americans and improve access to quality healthcare services for this underserved population.

Congressional Summary of S 460

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 460

Bill S 460 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since July 18, 2023. Bill S 460 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 15, 2023. Bill S 460's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of July 20, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 460

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Alaska Natives and Hawaiians

- Federal-Indian relations

- Indian social and development programs

- Minority health

- Urban and suburban affairs and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 460

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.