H.R. 6237 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
PRC for Native Veterans Act
H.R. 6237 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 12, 2020, sponsored by Ruben Gallego with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 12, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 116-311
What it does
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 organi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2020
- Passed the HouseNov 16, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-311. (Jan 5, 2021)
More bills from Ruben Gallego in the 116th Congress
Other Native Americans bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 50: Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act
- S. 216: Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act
- S. 256: Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act
- S. 227: Savanna's Act
- S. 982: Not Invisible Act of 2019
- S. 294: Native American Business Incubators Program Act
- S. 832: A bill to nullify the Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the…
- S. 209: PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act
- S. 212: Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020
- H.R. 6535: To deem an urban Indian organization and employees thereof to be a part of the Public Health…
Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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