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H.R.5437: Drug-Free Indian Health Service Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 9, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 9, 2016
Bill Summary
Drug-Free Indian Health Service Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement mandatory random drug testing for Indian Health Service (IHS) employees who provide health care or administrative services to patients at IHS health care facilities. Officers of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service are exempt from this drug testing. Each employee must be tested at least once per year for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
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| June 9, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| June 9, 2016 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
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| June 9, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) |