Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2009

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Introduced

6 January 2009

Last action

6 January 2009 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S75-83)

Summary

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Reauthorizes for for FY2009-FY2014 and revises the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. Requires any Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant to or contract with Papa Ola Lokahi (an organization of public agencies and private organizations focused on improving the health status of Native Hawaiians) to support community-based initiatives that reflect holistic approaches to health. Requires Papa Ola Lokahi to report to Congress on the impact of federal and state health care financing mechanisms and policies on the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians. Makes Papa Ola Lokahi eligible to receive research endowments under the Public Health Service Act. Adds to authorized services the support of culturally appropriate activities enhancing health and wellness, including land-, water-, ocean-, and spiritually-based projects and programs. Allows a priority for Native Hawaiian health scholarships to be provided to employees of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and the Native Hawaiian Health Centers. Allows the provision of financial assistance to a scholarship recipient during the period of obligated service in any of such health care systems or health centers. Authorizes Papa Ola Lokahi to provide fellowships to Native Hawaiian health professionals. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to allocate funds to carry out Native Hawaiian demonstration projects of national significance, including the establishment of specified Native Hawaiian Centers of Excellence. Deems the Papa Ola Lokahi as a qualified Center of Excellence.

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Timeline

6 January 2009
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S75-83)
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6 January 2009
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S74-75)
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6 January 2009
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/76
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/s/76
us · 111-s-76 · source updated 10 December 2025