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Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4251| House 
| Updated: 7/24/2021
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 This bill establishes a special tribal behavioral health grant program 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 eligible entities (e.g., tribal health programs) for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4533
Native Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
Jun 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2226
Introduced in Senate
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4533
    Native Health Access Improvement Act of 2019


  • June 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2226
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-2226: Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4251| House 
| Updated: 7/24/2021
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 This bill establishes a special tribal behavioral health grant program 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 eligible entities (e.g., tribal health programs) for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4533
Native Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
Jun 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2226
Introduced in Senate
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4533
    Native Health Access Improvement Act of 2019


  • June 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2226
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-2226: Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted