The U.S. Senate has approved the Indian Health Care Act on Tuesday, giving a huge financial boost to help the Indian population with medical needs.
The $35 billion act has had many supporters and was passed by the Senate on Tuesday with a vote of 83-10.
This will, in the long run, save many lives of American Indians thanks to improved health care.
The last step for the bill is for it to be approved by the U.S. House, which is very likely.
American Indians have suffered from many diseases including death rates, chronic illnesses, etc. These rates are far higher than other populations.
U.S. Sen Amy Klobuchar stated that this is the first time in 17 years they have been able to pass the Indian Health Care Bill.