HR 6836
Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act, aims to provide additional financial support to the Indian Health Service, Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations. It does this by amending the CARES Act to allocate an additional $1.7 billion from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund. These funds can be used to cover expenses related to the coronavirus pandemic, including healthcare services, medical supplies, training, and expanding healthcare capacity within these communities.
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Debra A. Haaland
Denny Heck
Derek Kilmer
Grace F. Napolitano
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