S.144 - Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act
Channel: indianz
Date: 2022-07-21

The U.S. House of Representatives considers S.144, the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act, on July 18, 2022.

The bill, which enjoys bipartisan support, authorizes the Indian Health Service to acquire land and build a permanent road to the Desert SageYouth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. The facility is currently accessed by a dirt road that often washes out in poor weather.

Following consideration of S.144 on July 18, the House delayed further action pending a recorded vote. On July 19, the chamber voted 379 to 41 in favor of passing the bill.

Roll Call:
https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2022375

The U.S. Senate already passed S.144 so the bill can now be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature.

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