US HB6535 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-4)
Status: Passed on January 5 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-01-05 - Became Public Law No: 116-313.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Extends federal torts claim coverage for certain personal injury claims (i.e., medical malpractice liability protection) to urban Indian organizations and their employees by deeming them as part of the Public Health Service. Currently, such coverage is provided to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Indian contractors, and their employees.

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Title

To deem an urban Indian organization and employees thereof to be a part of the Public Health Service for the purposes of certain claims for personal injury, and for other purposes.

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-01-05HouseBecame Public Law No: 116-313.
2021-01-05HouseSigned by President.
2020-12-24HousePresented to President.
2020-12-21SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2020-12-20SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7871)
2020-12-18SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
2020-12-17HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-12-17HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7245)
2020-12-17HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6535.
2020-12-17HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7245-7247)
2020-12-17HouseMr. Gallego moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-12-15HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 535.
2020-12-15HouseCommittee on the Judiciary discharged.
2020-12-15HouseCommittee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
2020-12-15HouseReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-651, Part I.
2020-07-29HouseOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2020-07-29HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-07-29HouseSubcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
2020-07-22HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
2020-04-24HouseReferred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
2020-04-17HouseReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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.
2020-04-17HouseReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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.
2020-04-17HouseReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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.
2020-04-17HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB3650 (Related) 2020-07-29 - Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

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