H.R. 741 Passed the House Native Americans

Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] Introduced January 28, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (2 R, 1 D) Latest action September 15, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 15, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  2. Sep 14, 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 14, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Sep 14, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5568)
  5. Sep 14, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 741.
  6. Sep 14, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5568-5570)
  7. Sep 14, 2026 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Aug 27, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 668.
  9. Aug 27, 2026 Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  10. Aug 27, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-767, Part I.
  11. May 14, 2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  12. May 14, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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