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Native Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4533| House 
| Updated: 10/7/2019
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Native Health Access Improvement Act of 2019 This bill establishes a grant program for Indian health facilities and expands the applicability of certain federal health care provisions to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Specifically, the bill provides funds for and requires the Indian Health Service (IHS) to award grants to Indian health facilities for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The IHS must establish a technical assistance center for grantees. The bill defines Indian for purposes of health insurance reform, exchanges, and subsidies to include individuals of Indian descent who are members of an Indian community served by the IHS and individuals considered by the Department of Health and Human Services to be Indian for purposes of eligibility for Indian health care services. Individuals included in the definition are eligible for special monthly enrollment periods on health insurance exchanges and elimination of cost sharing under individual health coverage for those whose income is not more than 300% of the poverty line. Under current law, only members of Indian tribes are eligible for these benefits. The bill also exempts Indians, as defined by the bill, from the tax penalty for not maintaining minimum essential health coverage.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, 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.
Sep 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Sep 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3126
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-359.
  • September 26, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, 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.


  • September 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 27, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • September 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3126
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-359.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-3126: Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansComprehensive health careDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIndian social and development programsMental healthMinority health

Native Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4533| House 
| Updated: 10/7/2019
Native Health Access Improvement Act of 2019 This bill establishes a grant program for Indian health facilities and expands the applicability of certain federal health care provisions to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Specifically, the bill provides funds for and requires the Indian Health Service (IHS) to award grants to Indian health facilities for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The IHS must establish a technical assistance center for grantees. The bill defines Indian for purposes of health insurance reform, exchanges, and subsidies to include individuals of Indian descent who are members of an Indian community served by the IHS and individuals considered by the Department of Health and Human Services to be Indian for purposes of eligibility for Indian health care services. Individuals included in the definition are eligible for special monthly enrollment periods on health insurance exchanges and elimination of cost sharing under individual health coverage for those whose income is not more than 300% of the poverty line. Under current law, only members of Indian tribes are eligible for these benefits. The bill also exempts Indians, as defined by the bill, from the tax penalty for not maintaining minimum essential health coverage.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, 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.
Sep 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Sep 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3126
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-359.
  • September 26, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, 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.


  • September 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 27, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • September 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3126
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-359.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-3126: Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansComprehensive health careDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIndian social and development programsMental healthMinority health