HR-6237 : Became Public Law


Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act or the PRC for Native Veterans Act

This bill specifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense must reimburse the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations for health care services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, regardless of whether such services are provided directly by the IHS, tribes, or tribal organizations, or through certain contracts for services.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-01-05PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-311.Library of Congress
2021-01-05PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-12-24FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-12-20FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-12-18FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.Senate
2020-12-18DischargeSenate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7827)Senate
2020-11-17IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Senate
2020-11-16FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5738)House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6237.House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5738)House floor actions
2020-11-16FloorMr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2020-11-16CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.House floor actions
2020-11-16DischargeCommittee on Energy and Commerce discharged.House floor actions
2020-11-16CommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-569, Part I.House floor actions
2020-07-29CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2020-07-29CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-07-29CommitteeSubcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.House committee actions
2020-07-22CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2020-03-31CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.House committee actions
2020-03-12IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-03-12IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-03-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Native Americans
Related Subjects
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Minority health
  • Veterans' medical care
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