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PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018 [HB-6651]
PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018 This bill amends the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 to extend certain provisions related to the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a government initiative addressing the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Specifically, the bill extends through FY2023 provisions that: require the Inspectors General of the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media, jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Agency for International
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month". [HR-518]
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month". Supports the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.) Expresses continued support for: (1) more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease, (2) federal efforts to ease administrative burdens on those suffering from pulmonary fibrosis and their families and caregivers, and
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6157]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of that division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that this bill provides appropriations for FY2019. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 This division provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. It does not include funding for military construction,
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Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act [HB-4500]
Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of, and repeal authority for, administrative offsets to Social Security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits. (An administrative offset is the withholding of funds payable by or held by the United States to satisfy a debt.)
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COACH Act of 2018 Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals Act of 2018 [HB-5774]
COACH Act of 2018 Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish guidance for hospitals on pain management and opioid-use disorder prevention strategies for Medicare beneficiaries. (Sec. 3) The CMS must also convene a technical expert panel to recommend opioid and opioid-use disorder quality measures for possible use in hospital payment and reporting models under Medicare. (Sec. 4) The Department of Health and Human Services must: (1) convene a technical
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PRO Act Perioperative Reduction of Opioids Act [HB-5718]
PRO Act Perioperative Reduction of Opioids Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convene a technical expert panel to recommend ways to reduce opioid use in surgical settings and best practices for pain management, specifically during the perioperative (pre-operative through post-operative) period. HHS must also report on diagnosis-related group codes that have the highest volume of surgeries and the availability of associated data regarding post-operative opioid use, including prescription patterns and rates
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9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017 [HB-3834]
9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill makes eligible for the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor a public safety officer who: (1) participated in the response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and (2) died because of such participation as a result of a WTC-related health condition (i.e., a World Trade Center-related health condition).
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Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act [HB-4087]
Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report on ultrafine particles and their health impacts for communities around the 20 largest U.S. airports. The FAA must coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, and others.
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Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017 [S.2038]
Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017 This bill provides a presumption of herbicide exposure as the service-connected cause of certain diseases notwithstanding that there is no evidentiary record of any such disease during a veteran's service period. The bill defines a "veteran" for purposes of this bill as an individual who, during active military, naval, or air service, served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone during the period beginning on September 1, 1967, and ending on August 31, 1971. The bill specifies such a disease as: (1)
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Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018 [S.2358]
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency study regarding research on lung cancer in women, access to lung cancer preventive services, and public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer.The study must include a comprehensive report on research and knowledge gaps related to lung cancer in women in the federal government and recommendations for: (1) a research program that would encourage innovative approaches to eliminate knowledge
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A resolution designating February 2018 as "American Heart Month" and February 2, 2018, as "National Wear Red Day". [SR-403]
A resolution designating February 2018 as "American Heart Month" and February 2, 2018, as "National Wear Red Day". Designates February 2018 as American Heart Month and February 2, 2018, as National Wear Red Day. Recognizes and reaffirms the commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease by promoting awareness of causes, risks, and prevention; supporting research; and expanding access to medical treatment. Encourages individuals to learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease.
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Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2018 [HB-5013]
Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2018
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Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018 [HB-4897]
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency study regarding research on lung cancer in women, access to lung cancer preventive services, and public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. The study must include a comprehensive report on research and knowledge gaps related to lung cancer in women in the federal government and recommendations for: (1) a research program that would encourage innovative approaches to eliminate knowledge
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Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients. [HR-812]
Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients.
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A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis. [SR-437]
A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis. Supports the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.
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Expressing support for designation of September as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month". [HR-783]
Expressing support for designation of September as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month". Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month; and (2) research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 [S.1771]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Community Service Employment
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roy Blunt Committee On Appropriations Senate Subcommittee On Departments Of Labor, Health And Human Services, And Education, And Related Agencies. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 115-277. on 12/05/2017
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South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2017 [HB-3592]
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2017
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Downwinders Compensation Act of 2017 [HB-3531]
Downwinders Compensation Act of 2017 This bill amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to expand eligibility for restitution relating to atmospheric nuclear testing to individuals who were present, during the periods of testing, in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or any part of any county in Arizona that has a part north of the Grand Canyon.
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Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-3605]
Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017 This bill provides a presumption of herbicide exposure as the service-connected cause of certain diseases notwithstanding that there is no evidentiary record of any such disease during a veteran's service period. The bill defines a "veteran" for purposes of this bill as an individual who, during active military, naval, or air service, served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone during the period beginning on September 1, 1967, and ending on August 31, 1971. The bill specifies such a disease as: (1)
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