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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 15, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Senate
  2. Sep 14, 2026The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Sep 14, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  4. Sep 14, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5568)House floor actions
  5. 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
  6. Sep 14, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 741.House floor actions
  7. Sep 14, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5568-5570)House floor actions
  8. Sep 14, 2026Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
  9. Aug 27, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 668.House floor actions
  10. Aug 27, 2026Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.House floor actions
  11. Aug 27, 2026Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.Library of Congress
  12. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-767, Part I.House floor actions
  13. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-767, Part I.Library of Congress
  14. May 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
  15. May 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  16. May 14, 2026Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs DischargedHouse committee actions
  17. Feb 5, 2025Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
  18. Jan 29, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.House committee actions
  19. Jan 28, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  20. Jan 28, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  21. Jan 28, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  22. 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