The purpose of this subchapter is to establish programs in urban centers to make health services more accessible to urban Indians. ( Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 501 , as added Pub. L. 100–713, title V, § 501 , Nov. 23, 1988 , 102 Stat. 4820 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 1651, Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 501 , Sept. 30, 1976 , 90 Stat. 1410 ; Pub. L. 96–537, § 7 , Dec. 17, 1980 , 94 Stat. 3176 , related to Congressional statement of purpose, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 100–713 .