119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 15, 2026
H.R. 741Passed HouseNative Americans
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg (D-AZ)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 28, 2025
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In plain English
H.R. 741, sponsored by Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ), elevates the Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to the position of Assistant Secretary for Indian Health. The bill changes the agency structure to give the Indian Health Service leadership cabinet-level status within HHS.
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2025-01-28, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-15T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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House committee
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Activity timeline
Sep 15
Sep 15
Sep 15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5568)
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5568)
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 741.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5568-5570)
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 27
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Aug 27
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 668.
Aug 27
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Aug 27
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
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Full action log
All 22 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 15
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sep 14
HOUSEThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5568)
Sep 14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5568)
Sep 14
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 741.
Sep 14
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5568-5570)
Sep 14
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 27
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 668.
Aug 27
HOUSECommittee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Aug 27
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Aug 27
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-767, Part I.
Aug 27
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-767, Part I.
May 14
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 14
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 14
HOUSESubcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
2025
Feb 5
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 29
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Jan 28
HOUSEReferred 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.
Jan 28
HOUSEReferred 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.
Jan 28
Introduced in House
Jan 28
Introduced in House
All 3 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 2 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Lofgren, ZoeCA-18
Republicans (2)
Joyce, David P.OH-14
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