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- H.R.151
H.R.151: 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2003
- Latest Major Action Oct. 1, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (16 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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. Elevates the position of Director of the Indian Health Service...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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.
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
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Committee Hearings Held.
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| Jan. 7, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by George R. Nethercutt (R-Wash.) |