H.R. 151 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assist Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes.
H.R. 151 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by George Nethercutt Jr. with 20 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health to facilitate advocacy for the development of appropriate Indian health policy, and to promote consultation on matters related to Indian health, in a manner consistent with the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Nethercutt Jr. (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee Hearings Held. (Oct 1, 2003)
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