Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
What this bill does
H.R. 741, the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025, would redesignate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health. This change would elevate the status of the position and clarify that the Assistant Secretary reports directly within HHS.
This bill affects the leadership structure of the Indian Health Service and its relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services. The legislation also makes conforming changes to ensure that references to the Director are updated to refer to the Assistant Secretary. The bill allows for the appointment of a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Health and specifies that the Assistant Secretary's pay rate would be classified at Level IV of the Executive Schedule.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 2025 and passed the House on September 14, 2026. It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
This bill elevates the current position of the Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within HHS.
Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 741 do?
- H.R. 741, the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025, would redesignate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health. This change would elevate the status of the position and clarify that the Assistant Secretary reports directly within HHS. This bill affects the leadership structure of the Indian Health Service and its relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services. The legislation also makes conforming changes to ensure that references to the Director are updated to refer to the Assistant Secretary. The bill allows for the appointment of a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Health and specifies that the Assistant Secretary's pay rate would be classified at Level IV of the Executive Schedule. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in 2025 and passed the House on September 14, 2026. It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 741 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 741. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 741?
- H.R. 741 was sponsored by Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 741?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (15 Sep 2026).
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