Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007



Details
The Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 seeks to modernize Native American health care services.

Senate action
On February 14, 2008, the Senate defeated an amendment from Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.).



On February 25, 2009, the Senate passed the DeMint Amendment, which prevented Indian Health Service Funds from being used for gun buy back programs.



On February 26, 2009, before passage, the Senate also passed the Vitter Amendment, which prevented Indian Health Service Funds from being used for abortions. 

On February 26, 2008, the Senate voted 83-10 to pass the bill. 