House Bill 1708
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1708
Congress
117
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act
This bill provides additional FY2021 appropriations for the Indian Health Service. The bill requires the funds to be used to (1) replace lost reimbursements from third-party payers; and (2) restore funds that were used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.
March 9, 2021
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03/09/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
03/09/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:03 PM