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I 109th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6105 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 19, 2006 Ms. Herseth introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 A BILL To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to help ensure that no Service hospital or outpatient health facility is closed unless Congressional reporting requirements regarding the hospital or facility are current.

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Reporting requirements for closures

Section 301(b)(1) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1631(b)(1)) is amended by striking prior to and inserting but not longer than 2 years before.