II Calendar No. 509 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2389 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 26, 2012 Mr. Begich (for himself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Tester, and Mr. Crapo) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs September 13, 2012 Reported by Mr. Akaka, without amendment A BILL To deem the submission of certain claims to an Indian Health Service contracting officer as timely.

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Timely submission of certain claims

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a claim submitted to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) on or before October 31, 2005, involving a claim that accrued after October 1, 1995, and on or before September 30, 1999, shall be deemed to be timely submitted.

September 13, 2012 Reported without amendment