Senate Bill 3650
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Coverage for Urban Indian Health Providers Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 7, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3650
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
Coverage for Urban Indian Health Providers Act
This bill extends federal torts claim coverage for certain personal injury claims (i.e., medical malpractice liability protection) to urban Indian organizations and their employees by deeming them as part of the Public Health Service. Currently, such coverage is provided to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Indian contractors, and their employees.
May 7, 2020
07/29/2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
07/01/2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
05/07/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
05/07/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:43 PM