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Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4283| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021 This bill establishes two grant programs to improve public health services in tribal communities. First, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to Indian tribes or tribal organizations for promoting health, preventing disease, and reducing health disparities among American Indians and Alaska Natives. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must make grants to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for recruiting and mentoring American Indian and Alaska Native youth and young adults in health professions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4534
Native Health and Wellness Act of 2019
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4534
    Native Health and Wellness Act of 2019


  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


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


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

Native Americans

Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4283| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
Native Health and Wellness Act of 2021 This bill establishes two grant programs to improve public health services in tribal communities. First, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to Indian tribes or tribal organizations for promoting health, preventing disease, and reducing health disparities among American Indians and Alaska Natives. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must make grants to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for recruiting and mentoring American Indian and Alaska Native youth and young adults in health professions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4534
Native Health and Wellness Act of 2019
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4534
    Native Health and Wellness Act of 2019


  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


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


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

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted