Tribal Self-Governance Amendments of 2000
Public Law 106-260 · H.R. 1167 · 106th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Aug 18, 2000 · Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller (D-CA-7)
Cosponsors (29): Rep. Don Young, Rep. Dale Kildee,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Tribal Self-Governance Amendments of 2000 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Tribal Self-Governance Program within the Indian Health Service of HHS to provide for further self-governance by Indian tribes. Sets forth program requirements and related provisions. Authorizes appropriations.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a study to determine the feasibility of a tribal self-governance demonstration project for appropriate programs, services, functions, and activities of HHS, other than the Indian Health Service; and (2) consult with Indian tribes to determine a study protocol for consultation prior to consultation with other specified entities. Authorizes appropriations.
Directs the Secretary, at the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into an agreement for the acquisition of any goods, services or supplies available to the Secretary from other Federal agencies that are not directly available to the tribe under this Act or any other Federal law, including acquisitions from prime vendors.
Allows patient records, at the option of an Indian tribe or tribal organization, to be deemed Federal records under the Federal Records Act of 1950 for the limited purpose of making such records eligible for storage by the Federal Records Center to the same extent as other HHS patient records.
Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the implementation of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
Repeals on October 1, 1999, current provisions of the Act that provide for a Tribal Self-Governance Project and makes funds for such Project available for use under this Act.
Establishes within HHS the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health to: (1) facilitate advocacy for the development of appropriate Indian health policy; and (2) promote consultation on matters related to Indian health.
Provides that this Act shall not apply with respect to: (1) the provision of health services in Alaska by the Consortium or Southcentral Foundation pursuant to the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; or (2) the disbursal of funds for the provision of health care services with any Alaska native village or Alaska Native village corporation that is located within the area served by an Alaska Native regional health entity pursuant to the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.
- Aug 18, 2000Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 106-260.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Aug 8, 2000PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jul 26, 2000Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House Amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 24, 2000FloorFloor · House agreed to Senate amendment with amendments pursuant to H. Res. 562.
- Apr 4, 2000Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference.
- FloorFloor · Passed Senate in lieu of S.979 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Nov 17, 1999FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 9, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Mar 17, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.