Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
The Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025 redesignates the head of the Indian Health Service from "Director" to "Assistant Secretary for Indian Health" within the Department of Health and Human Services. It updates all federal laws, regulations, and documents that previously referenced the "Director" to now refer to the "Assistant Secretary." The bill also authorizes the Assistant Secretary to appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary and adjusts the position's pay grade in the federal pay system. This is an administrative reorganization that does not change funding, program responsibilities, or healthcare services for Native American communities.
Bill status
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Aug 27, 2026
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Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Aug 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
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Aug 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-767, Part I.
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May 14, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
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Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
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Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Stanton
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
David P. Joyce
RRepublican
Co
Zoe Lofgren
DDemocratic
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