H.R. 6535 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To deem an urban Indian organization and employees thereof to be a part of the Public Health Service for the purposes of certain claims for personal injury, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6535 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Apr 17, 2020, sponsored by Ruben Gallego with 10 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
- Apr 17, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 116-313
What it does
This bill extends federal torts claim coverage for certain personal injury claims (i.e., medical malpractice liability protection) to urban Indian organizations and their employees by deeming them as part of the Public Health Service. Currently, such coverage is provided to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Indian contractors, and their employees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 17, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 17, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 20, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-313. (Jan 5, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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