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Improving Tribal Health Data: Better Access and Quality

This act aims to enhance the collection, availability, and protection of health data concerning Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. This will provide these communities with improved access to health information, enabling them to plan healthcare and public programs more effectively. The changes are designed to ensure more accurate data, leading to better health-related decisions within these communities.
Key points
Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations will gain broader access to health data, facilitating their healthcare management.
New standards and guidelines will be introduced to improve the quality and accuracy of health data, including birth and death records, for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
The act promotes cooperation among federal, state, and tribal agencies for better health data collection and analysis, aiming to eliminate errors and underestimations.
Funding of $185 million annually for fiscal years 2021 through 2025 is authorized to support these efforts.
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Print number: 117_S_1397
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tribal Health Data Improvement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1397.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations will gain broader access to health data, facilitating their healthcare management.
  • New standards and guidelines will be introduced to improve the quality and accuracy of health data, including birth and death records, for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
  • The act promotes cooperation among federal, state, and tribal agencies for better health data collection and analysis, aiming to eliminate errors and underestimations.
  • Funding of $185 million annually for fiscal years 2021 through 2025 is authorized to support these efforts.
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 Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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