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Expressing support for designation of July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. [HR-188]
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This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
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Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019 [S.707]
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Directs the Department of State to include in its annual reports on human rights in countries receiving U.S. development and security assistance a discussion of the status of reproductive rights in each country, including whether a country has adopted and enforced policies to (1) promote access to contraception and accurate family planning information, (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth, (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services, (4) prevent maternal deaths, and (5) prevent and treat sexually transmitted
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/07/2019
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Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019 [HB-1581]
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Directs the Department of State to include in its annual reports on human rights in countries receiving U.S. development and security assistance a discussion of the status of reproductive rights in each country, including whether a country has adopted and enforced policies to (1) promote access to contraception and accurate family planning information, (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth, (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services, (4) prevent maternal deaths, and (5) prevent and treat sexually transmitted
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
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Supporting the designation of March 2019 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. [HR-180]
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This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H2608) on 03/08/2019
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Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019 [S.668]
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Waives Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/06/2019
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Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020 [HB-1570]
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Modifies cost-sharing requirements for colorectal cancer screening tests, and drug manufacturer reporting requirements, under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill waives coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure. The bill phases in implementation over an eight-year period. Additionally, manufacturers of covered drugs that do not have rebate agreements under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program must report similar information as is required
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/10/2020
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Expressing support for designation of March 3, 2019, as National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day. [HR-166]
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This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day. (Triple-negative breast cancer is a distinct form of cancer that does not have the hormone and protein receptors commonly found in breast cancer.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph D. Morelle
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019
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Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2019 [S.576]
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Extends the presumption of service-connection for certain diseases associated with herbicide (e.g., Agent Orange) exposure to veterans who served in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone between September 1, 1967, and August 31, 1971. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities or diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 02/27/2019
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Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act [S.562]
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Provides for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses. Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses, as well as some external breast prostheses (e.g., post-surgical bras).
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/26/2019
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Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2019 [S.555]
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Includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 02/26/2019
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Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act [HB-1370]
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Provides for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses. Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses, as well as some external breast prostheses (e.g., post-surgical bras).
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/27/2019
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Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act [HB-1377]
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Includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 03/14/2019
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Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act [S.546]
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Funds through FY2090 the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. Additionally, the bill modifies the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF): to allow claims to be filed until October 2089, to require VCF policies and procedures to be reassessed at least once every five years (currently, at least once annually), to require claimants to be paid for the amount by which a claim was reduced on the basis of insufficient funding, to remove the cap on noneconomic damages in certain circumstances, and to adjust the annual limit on economic loss compensation
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/25/2019
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Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act [HB-1327]
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(Sec. 2) funds through FY2092 the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. Additionally, the bill modifies the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF): to allow claims to be filed until October 2090, to require VCF policies and procedures to be reassessed at least once every five years (currently, at least once annually), to require claimants to be paid for the amount by which a claim was reduced on the basis of insufficient funding, to remove the cap on noneconomic damages in certain circumstances, and to periodically adjust the annual limit on
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 116-34. on 07/29/2019
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ETO is Toxic Act Expanding Transparency of Information and Safeguarding Toxics Act of 2019 [HB-1165]
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Updates requirements for chemicals that pose an adverse public health risk. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish an updated National Air Toxics Assessment once every two years. The assessment uses emissions data to estimate health risks from toxic air pollutants. The bill also requires the EPA to use data from its Integrated Risk Information System when conducting rulemaking with respect to chemicals that have been assessed in the system. For chemicals that are found to pose an adverse health risk,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/14/2019
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Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019 [HB-1174]
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Provides federal worker's compensation to firefighters who contract certain illnesses as a result of their service. Specifically, the bill provides that (1) heart disease, lung disease, and specified cancers of federal employees employed in fire protection activities for at least 5 years is presumed to be proximately caused by such employment if the employee is diagnosed with the disease within 10 years of their employment in fire protection activities; and (2) the disability or death of the employee due to such disease is presumed to result from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
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A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. [S.458]
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Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to amend its regulations to revise the standards for the emission of ethylene oxide. Specifically, regulations must be revised based on results from the National Center for Environmental Assessment report titled “Evaluation of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide.” The bill also requires revisions to apply maximum achievable control technology requirements to chamber exhaust vents. Maximum achievable control technology standards are established for sources of hazardous air pollutants
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (text: Cr S1277-1278) on 02/12/2019
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To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes. [HB-1152]
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Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to amend its regulations to revise the standards for the emission of ethylene oxide. Specifically, regulations must be revised based on results from the National Center for Environmental Assessment report titled “Evaluation of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide.” The bill also requires revisions to apply maximum achievable control technology requirements to chamber exhaust vents. Maximum achievable control technology standards are established for sources of hazardous air pollutants
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H2110) on 02/26/2019
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Expanding Transparency of Information and Safeguarding Toxics (EtO is Toxic) Act of 2019 [S.451]
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Updates requirements for chemicals that pose an adverse public health risk. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish an updated National Air Toxics Assessment once every two years. The assessment uses emissions data to estimate health risks from toxic air pollutants. The bill also requires the EPA to use data from its Integrated Risk Information System when conducting rulemaking with respect to chemicals that have been assessed in the system. For chemicals that are found to pose an adverse health risk,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/12/2019
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Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act [S.425]
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Imposes a one cent per milligram fee on the sale of active opioids by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. The fee excludes prescription drugs used exclusively for the treatment of opioid addiction as part of a medically assisted treatment effort. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program to provide rebates or discounts to cancer and hospice patients to ensure that they do not pay the fee. Any increase in federal revenues from the fee after rebates and discounts are subtracted must be distributed to states under
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus S. King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/07/2019