The bill proposes to elevate the Director of the Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the Department of Health and.
The Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025 elevates the position of the Director of the Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the Department of Health and Human Services. This change includes amending references to the Director in federal laws, executive orders, rules, regulations, and related documents to instead refer to the Assistant Secretary. The Assistant Secretary will have the authority to appoint a Deputy Assistant Secretary and employ necessary officers and employees to administer the activities of the Indian Health Service.
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