Urban Indian Health Providers Facilities Improvement Act This bill expands the authority of the Indian Health Service (IHS) to make funds available for urban Indian organizations to renovate, construct, or expand urban Indian health facilities. Specifically, the bill authorizes the IHS to (1) make funds available for renovations even if the renovations are not minor, and (2) make funds available for purposes other than assisting the organizations in meeting certain accreditation standards.
Building constructionHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsMinority healthUrban and suburban affairs and development
Urban Indian Health Providers Facilities Improvement Act
USA117th CongressS-1797| Senate
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Urban Indian Health Providers Facilities Improvement Act This bill expands the authority of the Indian Health Service (IHS) to make funds available for urban Indian organizations to renovate, construct, or expand urban Indian health facilities. Specifically, the bill authorizes the IHS to (1) make funds available for renovations even if the renovations are not minor, and (2) make funds available for purposes other than assisting the organizations in meeting certain accreditation standards.
Building constructionHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingIndian social and development programsMinority healthUrban and suburban affairs and development