Promotes the Director of the Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025 elevates the Director of the Indian Health Service to an Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the Department of Health and Human Services. This change aims to enhance the position's authority and reporting structure, ensuring the Assistant Secretary reports directly to the Secretary. The bill also authorizes the Assistant Secretary to appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary and other necessary staff, and updates references to the Director in federal laws and documents to reflect the new title.
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