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To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and title 5 of the United States Code to facilitate participation in Federal benefits programs, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressHR-2376| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2023
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (8)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill expands eligibility for enrollment in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to employees of tribal colleges and universities. Specifically, the bill makes tribal colleges and universities eligible to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits under the FEHB program for their employees. The following tribal employers are currently entitled to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits under the program for their employees: (1) an Indian tribe or tribal organization carrying out programs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, and (2) an urban Indian organization carrying out programs under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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.
Apr 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
  • March 29, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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.


  • April 7, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .

Native Americans

To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and title 5 of the United States Code to facilitate participation in Federal benefits programs, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressHR-2376| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2023
This bill expands eligibility for enrollment in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to employees of tribal colleges and universities. Specifically, the bill makes tribal colleges and universities eligible to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits under the FEHB program for their employees. The following tribal employers are currently entitled to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits under the program for their employees: (1) an Indian tribe or tribal organization carrying out programs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, and (2) an urban Indian organization carrying out programs under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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.
Apr 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
  • March 29, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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.


  • April 7, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (8)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

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

Native Americans

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