Urban Indian Health Act

Summary

Urban Indian Health Act - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service (IHS), to provide to urban Indians through contracts with urban Indian health organizations: (1) health promotion and disease prevention services; (2) funding for immunization and immunization services; (3) child abuse (including sexual abuse) prevention services; (4) improved facilities for the delivery of health services; and (5) mental health services. Directs the Secretary, through IHS, to report to the Congress on: (1) the health status of the urban Indians; (2) the services provided under this Act; and (3) areas of unmet need. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior to report to the Congress on their assessment of the status of Indian child welfare in urban communities with recommendations on legislation to improve Indian child protection in such communities. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 12 June 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 June 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 June 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 June 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 31 July 1990

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 28 November 1990

   Committee

   See H.R.3703.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] · D · Sponsor
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