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Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
5/15/2026, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 741
Bill 119 hr 741, also known as the "Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act," aims to elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health. This change in title is intended to give the Director of the IHS more authority and recognition within the department.
The bill also includes provisions for advance appropriations for the IHS, which would allow the agency to receive funding for the following fiscal year in advance. This would help ensure that the IHS has the necessary resources to provide healthcare services to Native American and Alaska Native populations without interruption.
Additionally, the bill includes other provisions aimed at improving healthcare services for Native American and Alaska Native populations, such as increasing access to mental health services, expanding telehealth services, and addressing healthcare workforce shortages in tribal communities. Overall, Bill 119 hr 741 seeks to strengthen the IHS and improve healthcare services for Native American and Alaska Native populations by elevating the position of Director of the IHS and providing advance appropriations for the agency.
The bill also includes provisions for advance appropriations for the IHS, which would allow the agency to receive funding for the following fiscal year in advance. This would help ensure that the IHS has the necessary resources to provide healthcare services to Native American and Alaska Native populations without interruption.
Additionally, the bill includes other provisions aimed at improving healthcare services for Native American and Alaska Native populations, such as increasing access to mental health services, expanding telehealth services, and addressing healthcare workforce shortages in tribal communities. Overall, Bill 119 hr 741 seeks to strengthen the IHS and improve healthcare services for Native American and Alaska Native populations by elevating the position of Director of the IHS and providing advance appropriations for the agency.
Congressional Summary of HR 741
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
This bill elevates the current position of the Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within HHS.
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Current Status of Bill HR 741
Bill HR 741 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 741 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 741's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. as of May 14, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 741
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 741
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative remedies
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 741
To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes.
To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 741
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