Congress 107 - HR 293 - To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes.

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Department of Health and Human Services Executive reorganization Federal officials Government Operations and Politics Health Indian medical care Minorities Native Americans

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Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services 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 to such Assistant Secretary position. Prescribes duties.

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Jun 27, 2001

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 15, 2001

Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
Feb 14, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jan 30, 2001

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.
Jan 30, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E63)
Jan 30, 2001

Introduced in House

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