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S. 406 · 106th Congress · 1999–2000

A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make permanent the demonstration program that allows for direct billing of medicare, medicaid, and other third party payors, and to expand the eligibility under such program to other tribes and tribal organizations.

S. 406 in the 106th Congress (1999–2000) became law — introduced on Feb 10, 1999, sponsored by Frank Murkowski.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 10, 1999
Policy area
Public lands
Public law
Public Law 106-417

Sponsor

Frank Murkowski (R-AK)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 10, 1999
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawNov 1, 2000

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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