Ensure the Indian Health Service pays for emergency medical care at the same rates as other federal health programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act?
As of May 20, 2026, H.R. 8658 and S. 1055 remain in their respective committees following hearings held in early 2026. A House committee must now decide whether to advance the bill for a vote, which is the primary hurdle because most legislation fails when committees take no action. History shows that the vast majority of bills never receive a committee vote, making this the main binding constraint for the effort.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act (H.R. 8658 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4869 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4869 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mike Kennedy (R-UT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
