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H.R. 741 · 119th Congress

Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025

Passed HouseNative Americans
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Passed HouseSep 14, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

What it does

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Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025

This bill elevates the current position of the Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within HHS.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 28, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Sep 14, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5568)Library of Congress
  2. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-767, Part I.Library of Congress
  3. Jan 28, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
  • David P. Joyce R-OH-14
  • Zoe Lofgren D-CA-18