Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 8658 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Kennedy, Mike (R-UT) (Introduced 05/04/2026) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.65 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/15/2026 Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (05/04/2026)
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
This bill extends from 72 hours to not less than 15 days the time period to notify the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program of emergency medical care received from a non-Indian Health Service (IHS) medical provider or at a non-IHS medical facility. This bill does not apply to individuals who are elderly or disabled, who continue to have a 30-day notification requirement for emergency services.
The IHS provides medical and dental services directly to American Indian and Alaska Native patients whenever possible. The PRC program pays for medical or dental care that is provided away from an IHS or tribal health care facility. The PRC program must be notified of requests for authorization of payment for health care services from a non-IHS provider.
Currently in emergency cases, the patient, an individual on behalf of the patient, or the medical care provider must, within 72 hours after the beginning of treatment for the condition or after admission to a health care facility, notify a PRC authorizing official of the need for the emergency medical care. This bill instead allows the patient, other individual, or provider to notify PRC not less than 15 days of the treatment or admission.
119 HR 8658 IH: Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8658IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 4, 2026Mr. Kennedy of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural 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 concernedA BILLTo amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act.
2.Authorization for emergency contract health servicesSection 406 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1646) is amended— (1)by striking With respect to and inserting the following: (b)Elderly or disabled IndiansWith respect to; and (2)by inserting before subsection (b) (as so designated) the following: (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), with respect to an Indian receiving emergency medical care or services from a non-Service provider or in a non-Service facility under the authority of this Act, the time limitation (as a condition of payment) for notifying the Service of such treatment or admission shall not be less than 15 days. .
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/04/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/04/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Natural 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. |
| 05/04/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Natural 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. |
| 05/12/2026 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. |
| 05/21/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 07/15/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged |
| 07/15/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/15/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/15/2026 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 05/04/2026 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 05/04/2026 Referred To |
Policy Area: Native Americans
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