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Increased Funding for Urban Indian Health Facilities: Renovations and Construction.

This act expands funding opportunities for renovating, constructing, and expanding health facilities for urban Native Americans. This means that organizations providing healthcare to this community can secure more money to improve treatment conditions and service accessibility. As a result, citizens using these facilities can expect better quality care and more modern premises.
Key points
Expanded funding scope: the limitation to "minor" renovations has been removed, allowing for funding of larger projects.
Greater flexibility in spending: provisions restricting how funds can be used have been removed, giving facilities more freedom to invest in infrastructure.
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Print number: 117_HR_3496
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Process start date: 2021-05-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Urban Indian Health Providers Facilities Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3496.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded funding scope: the limitation to "minor" renovations has been removed, allowing for funding of larger projects.
  • Greater flexibility in spending: provisions restricting how funds can be used have been removed, giving facilities more freedom to invest in infrastructure.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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