S.279: Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Jan. 30, 2019
Latest Major Action July 9, 2019
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Bill Sponsor

John Thune (R-S.D.)

Bill Cosponsors

8 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Reported to Senate - July 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate - Jan. 30, 2019

Bill Summary

Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act This bill allows schools that receive grants under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
July 9, 2019	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.
July 9, 2019	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-54.
May 15, 2019	Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 1, 2019	Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
May 1, 2019	Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-77.
Jan. 30, 2019	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jan. 30, 2019	Introduced in the Senate by John Thune (R-S.D.)

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