HR-6261 : Still Just a Bill


This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to cover, during the public health emergency and without cost-sharing, COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits for Native Americans, including Alaska Natives, who receive health services through the Indian Health Service (IHS), regardless of whether the COVID-19 services are covered under IHS.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-04-01CommitteeReferred 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

Sponsor :

Raul Ruiz [D] (CA-36)
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Policy Area :

Native Americans
Related Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Minority health
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