January 14, 2022

Stanton, Joyce introduce bipartisan bill to improve Native American health outcomes

Author: Press Pool

News Release
Office of U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-09)
Representatives Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., and David Joyce, R-Ohio, today introduced the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act, which would elevate the current role of the Indian Health Service Director to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with the goal of improving Native American health outcomes.
Specifically, the bill makes the position Senate-confirmed—providin...