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Version 01 · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Sep 8, 1999
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. 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.
People & committees
Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R–AZ
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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.
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.
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.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10955-10956)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10955-10956)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 268.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment. With written report No. 106-148.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment. With written report No. 106-148.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-204.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S900-901)
Introduced in Senate
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