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US SB3767
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Cortez Masto
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AI Summary
- Elevates the Director of the Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, a higher-ranking position within the Department of Health and Human Services
- Requires the Assistant Secretary to report directly to the HHS Secretary, increasing the position's access to department leadership
- Authorizes the Assistant Secretary to appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary and hire necessary staff, including attorneys, to administer Service activities
- Raises the position's pay grade from Level V to Level IV on the federal executive schedule, increasing the number of HHS Assistant Secretaries from 6 to 7
- Introduced February 3, 2026 by Senators Cortez Masto and Rounds, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs
Legislative Description
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2026
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Indian Affairs2/3/2026
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