S-279 : Still Just a Bill

Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act

This bill allows schools that receive grants under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-09CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.Senate
2019-07-09CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-54.Senate
2019-05-15CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2019-05-01CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-77.Senate
2019-01-30IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Senate
2019-01-30IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Native Americans
See Subjects
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Life, casualty, property insurance
  • Minority education
  • Minority health
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula

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