legislation: 105-s-1770

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105-s-1770 105 s 1770 An Act to elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes. Native Americans 1998-03-17 1998-09-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 3 Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health to: (1) facilitate advocacy for the development of appropriate Indian health policy; and (2) promote consultation on matters related to Indian health. Requires such Assistant Secretary to perform the functions currently performed by the Director of the Indian Health Service, as well as certain additional HHS advisory and coordinating services in Indian health matters. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z  

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