S. 460 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 460 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 15, 2023Ms. Smith (for herself and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish an urban Indian organization confer policy for the Department of Health and Human Services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Urban Indian Health Confer Act. 2. Urban Indian organization confer policy Section 514 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1660d) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Requirement The Secretary shall ensure that the Service and the other agencies and offices of the Department confer, to the maximum extent practicable, with urban Indian organizations in carrying out— (1) this Act; and (2) other provisions of law relating to Indian health care. .