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Elevating Indian Health Leadership within the Department of Health

This bill upgrades the head of the Indian Health Service to an Assistant Secretary position. This change ensures that tribal health needs have a more direct and powerful voice at the highest levels of the federal government.
Key points
The Director of the Indian Health Service is elevated to the position of Assistant Secretary for Indian Health.
The new Assistant Secretary will report directly to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Allows for the appointment of a Deputy Assistant Secretary and specialized staff to improve health service administration.
Updates federal pay scales to reflect the increased responsibility and authority of the new position.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3767
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2026-02-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3767.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Director of the Indian Health Service is elevated to the position of Assistant Secretary for Indian Health.
  • The new Assistant Secretary will report directly to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
  • Allows for the appointment of a Deputy Assistant Secretary and specialized staff to improve health service administration.
  • Updates federal pay scales to reflect the increased responsibility and authority of the new position.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

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 2026-02-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health