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Bill106th CongressFiled Jan 22, 1999Native Americans
S. 299

A bill 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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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 15, 1999)

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. Requires such Assistant Secretary to perform the functions currently performed by the Director of the Indian Health Service, as well as certain additional HHS advisory and coordinating services in Indian health matters.

What just happenedOct 6, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Who’s behind it

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. Oct 6, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. Sep 17, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Sep 17, 1999IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Sep 17, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Sep 17, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Sep 17, 1999FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  7. Sep 15, 1999Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10955-10956)

  8. Sep 15, 1999Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10955-10956)

  9. Sep 8, 1999Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 268.

  10. Sep 8, 1999Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment. With written report No. 106-148.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  11. Sep 8, 1999Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment. With written report No. 106-148.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  12. Aug 4, 1999Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-204.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  13. Aug 4, 1999Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  14. Jan 22, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  15. Jan 22, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S900-901)

  16. Jan 22, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 15, 199935
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. Requires such Assistant Secretary to perform the functions currently performed by the Director of the Indian Health Service, as well as certain additional HHS advisory and coordinating services in Indian health matters.
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 8, 199901
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. Requires such Assistant Secretary to perform the functions currently performed by the Director of the Indian Health Service, as well as certain additional HHS advisory and coordinating services in Indian health matters.
Introduced in SenateJan 22, 199900

Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health to: (1) facilitate advocacy for the development of appropriate Indian health policy; and (2) promote consultation on matters related to Indian health. Requires such Assistant Secretary to perform the functions currently performed by the Director of the Indian Health Service, as well as certain additional HHS advisory and coordinating services in Indian health matters.