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Upgrades Indian Health Service Leadership
Recent Bills/Upgrades Indian Health Service Leadership

Upgrades Indian Health Service Leadership

IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025
Passed House5 days ago
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Sitting in the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.
Native AmericansAdministrative remediesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management
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Why This Matters

This bill elevates the Director of the Indian Health Service to the position of Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, improving the leadership structure.

If you are part of an American Indian or Alaska Native community, this change may lead to improved health services.
Who this affects
American Indian communities · Alaska Native communities
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill changes the title of the Director of the Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health.
  2. 2The Assistant Secretary will report directly to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
  3. 3The bill allows the Assistant Secretary to appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary.
Read the detailed summary

Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025This bill elevates the current position of the Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within HHS.

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IntroducedJan 28, 2025
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HouseSep 14
SenateCurrent

Sitting in the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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