Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006

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Introduced

9 May 2006

Last action

17 November 2006 · Introduced

Status

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.

Summary

Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise requirements for health care programs and services for Indians, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations. Provides for: (1) enrollment of qualified Indians in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) under title XXI of the Social Security Act (SSA), as well as Medicare under SSA title XVIII and Medicaid under SSA title XIX (as under current law); and (2) related payments to Indian Health Programs and Urban Indian Organizations operating in the state. Replaces the Urban Health Programs Branch with a Division of Urban Indian Health. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Indian Health Service and Indian tribes and tribal organizations, to consolidate certain existing programs into a new program of comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, treatment, and aftercare for Indian tribes. Establishes the National Bi-Partisan Indian Health Care Commission to: (1) establish a Study Committee to study the extent of Indian health services needs; (2) review and analyze the Study Committee's report; and (3) make recommendations to Congress regarding the delivery of federal health care services to Indians. Reauthorizes the Indian Health Care Improvement Act through FY2015. Amends SSA title XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (SCHIP) to conform with this Act. Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to direct the Secretary to establish the Native American Health and Wellness Foundation.

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Timeline

9 May 2006
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 2006
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 2006
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E757-758)
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 2006
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 2006
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 May 2006
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
Source: Committee
21 June 2006
Reported
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
21 June 2006
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
14 September 2006
Introduced
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 29, 2006.
Source: IntroReferral
14 September 2006
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-661, Part I.
Source: Committee
14 September 2006
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-661, Part I.
Source: Committee
29 September 2006
Introduced
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 17, 2006.
Source: IntroReferral
17 November 2006
Introduced
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006.
Source: IntroReferral

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/5312
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