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Urban Indian Health Confer Act

USA117th CongressHR-5221| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2022
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (19)
Tom Cole (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Urban Indian Health Confer Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confer with urban Indian organizations regarding health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban areas. Currently, only the Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to confer with urban Indian organizations on matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill requires HHS to ensure that the IHS and other agencies and offices within HHS confer with urban Indian organizations on (1) matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and (2) other provisions of law relating to health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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Timeline
Sep 10, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural 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.
Sep 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Sep 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 5, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
Nov 1, 2021
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Nov 1, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-168, Part I.
Nov 1, 2021
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 1, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6044-6046)
Nov 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5221.
Nov 1, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 2, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6095-6096)
Nov 2, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 17 (Roll no. 343). (text: 11/1/2021 CR H6044)
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Nov 2, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 3, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 26, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4323
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2022
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-530.
  • September 10, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural 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.


  • September 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • September 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 5, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 13, 2021
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • October 13, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 13, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 1, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.


  • November 1, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • November 1, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-168, Part I.


  • November 1, 2021
    Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 1, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6044-6046)


  • November 1, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5221.


  • November 1, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 2, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6095-6096)


  • November 2, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 17 (Roll no. 343). (text: 11/1/2021 CR H6044)
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  • November 2, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 3, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 26, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4323
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-530.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4323: Urban Indian Health Confer Act
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansFederal-Indian relationsIndian social and development programsMinority healthUrban and suburban affairs and development

Urban Indian Health Confer Act

USA117th CongressHR-5221| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2022
Urban Indian Health Confer Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confer with urban Indian organizations regarding health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban areas. Currently, only the Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to confer with urban Indian organizations on matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill requires HHS to ensure that the IHS and other agencies and offices within HHS confer with urban Indian organizations on (1) matters relating to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and (2) other provisions of law relating to health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Sep 10, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural 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.
Sep 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Sep 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 5, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
Nov 1, 2021
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Nov 1, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-168, Part I.
Nov 1, 2021
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 1, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6044-6046)
Nov 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5221.
Nov 1, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 2, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6095-6096)
Nov 2, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 17 (Roll no. 343). (text: 11/1/2021 CR H6044)
View Vote
Nov 2, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 3, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 26, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4323
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2022
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-530.
  • September 10, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural 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.


  • September 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • September 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 5, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 13, 2021
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • October 13, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 13, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 1, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.


  • November 1, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • November 1, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-168, Part I.


  • November 1, 2021
    Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 1, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6044-6046)


  • November 1, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5221.


  • November 1, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 2, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6095-6096)


  • November 2, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 17 (Roll no. 343). (text: 11/1/2021 CR H6044)
    View Vote


  • November 2, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 3, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 26, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4323
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-530.
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (19)
Tom Cole (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

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

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4323: Urban Indian Health Confer Act
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansFederal-Indian relationsIndian social and development programsMinority healthUrban and suburban affairs and development