Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
In committeeIntroducedJan 28, 2025
Policy areaNative Americans
Cosponsors3
What this bill is intended to do
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025 This bill elevates the current position of the Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within HHS.
Latest action
Sep 15, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
C66
Graded by The Quiet Ledger
The Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025 elevates the position of Director of the Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill primarily involves administrative changes and does not introduce new funding or programs.
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