House Bill 3917
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend funding for the special diabetes program for Indians.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3917
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill reauthorizes through FY2019 the Special Diabetes Program for Indians. The program is administered by the Indian Health Service and provides funds to Indian health programs for diabetes prevention and treatment.
October 3, 2017
10/06/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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