Senate Bill 279
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
279
Congress
116
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act
This bill allows schools that receive grants under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program.
07/09/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.
07/09/2019
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-54.
05/15/2019
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
05/01/2019
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-77.
01/30/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
01/30/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:17:49 PM