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Bill105th CongressFiled Mar 17, 1998Native Americans
S. 1770

An Act 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 17, 1998)

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.

What just happenedSep 21, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Who’s behind it

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Sep 21, 1998CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. Sep 18, 1998IntroReferralH11100

    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 18, 1998IntroReferralH11100

    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
  4. Sep 18, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Sep 18, 1998FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  6. Sep 17, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10533-10534)

  7. Sep 17, 1998Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10533-10534)

  8. Sep 9, 1998Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 560.

  9. Sep 9, 1998Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 105-319.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  10. Sep 9, 1998Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 105-319.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 29, 1998Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  12. Jul 22, 1998Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held jointly with the House Committee on Resources. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-815.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  13. Mar 17, 1998IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  14. Mar 17, 1998IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2114-2115)

  15. Mar 17, 1998IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 17, 199835

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.

Introduced in SenateMar 17, 199800

Reorganizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) position of Director of the Indian Health Service as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health.

Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to reorganize the Indian Health Service as an agency of HHS, moving it from the Public Health Service.