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US Congress 117th Congress

Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act [HB-3110] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 155. on 10/26/2021

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Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act [S.1544] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/11/2021

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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 [HB-3115] [Food ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Budget and Spending ]
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 07/22/2021

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MOMMIES Act Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act [S.1542] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/10/2021

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STANDUP Act of 2021 Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021 [S.1543] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Healthcare ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide best practices on student suicide awareness and prevention training and condition State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and tribal educational agencies receiving funds under section 520A of such Act to establish and implement a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey Signed By President. on 03/15/2022

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Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act [S.1540] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for better protections for children raised in kinship families outside of the foster care system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/10/2021

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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 [S.1530] [Food ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 05/10/2021

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Jonny Wade Pediatric Cancer Research Act [HB-3032] [Healthcare ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Budget and Spending ] [Taxes ] [Children and Youth ]
To increase funding for the 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund by eliminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/10/2021

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MOMMIES Act Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act [HB-3063] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/10/2021

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Supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All. [HR-375] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Children and Youth ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/10/2021

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END ENDS Act of 2021 Ending Nicotine Dependence from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Act of 2021 [HB-3051] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ]
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a tobacco product standard prohibiting any e-liquid with a concentration of nicotine higher than 20 milligrams per milliliter, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/10/2021

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BLUE Pacific Act Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act [HB-2967] [International ] [National Security ]
To establish a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Introduced In House on 05/04/2021

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A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 2, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and the day of May 9, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day". [SR-193] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ]
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 2, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and the day of May 9, 2021, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus S. King Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text: Cr S2367) on 04/29/2021

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Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 [S.1521] [Healthcare ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2365) on 04/29/2021

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Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021 [S.1451] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Public Health ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/29/2021

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Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2021 [S.1479] [Taxes ] [Housing ] [Public Health ] [Environmental ] [Consumer Protection ]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for taxpayers who remove lead-based hazards.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/29/2021

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Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act [HB-2897] [Food ] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Children and Youth ]
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to clarify the availability and appropriateness of training for local food service personnel, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Introduced In House on 04/28/2021

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Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act of 2021 [S.1421] [Food ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ]
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish the Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Pilot Program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 04/28/2021

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Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2021 [HB-2875] [Taxes ] [Housing ] [Public Health ] [Environmental ] [Consumer Protection ]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for taxpayers who remove lead-based hazards.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Introduced In House on 04/28/2021

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Supporting the designation of the week of April 26 through April 30, 2021, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week". [HR-354] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Supporting the designation of the week of April 26 through April 30, 2021, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Introduced In House on 04/28/2021

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