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US Congress 117th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease. [HR-1176] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 06/15/2022

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Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 [HB-7666] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/23/2022

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Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act Kidney Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Improvement Act of 2022 Stop HIV in Prison Act Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2020 Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2022 Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2022 Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021 Data to Save Moms Act Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders Health Disparities Act End Tuberculosis Act Universal School Meals Program Act of 2022 [HB-7585] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Data Privacy ] [Food ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ]
To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/29/2022

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Supporting the designation of March 2022 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. [HR-958] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Supporting the designation of March 2022 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/02/2022

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Pregnant Women in Custody Act [HB-6878] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
To address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 12/05/2022

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Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 [HB-6833] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Budget and Spending ]
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to establish requirements with respect to cost-sharing for certain insulin products, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Became Public Law No: 117-180. on 09/30/2022

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Affordable Insulin Now Act [S.3700] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Insurance ]
A bill to provide for appropriate cost-sharing for insulin products covered under Medicare part D and private health plans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/17/2022

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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month. [SR-479] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 12/14/2021

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A resolution designating December 3, 2021, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day". [SR-469] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution designating December 3, 2021, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8936; Text: Cr S8935) on 12/06/2021

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A resolution expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. [SR-463] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 11/30/2021

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Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month. [HR-810] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Ruiz Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/19/2021

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Cures 2.0 Act [HB-6000] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Health ]
To continue the acceleration of the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 01/04/2022

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Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2021 [HB-5804] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes outpatient self-management training services, to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the provision of virtual diabetes outpatient self-management training services, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/01/2021

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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021 [HB-5338] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Mining ] [Public Health ]
To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/08/2021

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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021 [S.2798] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Mining ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
A bill to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/22/2021

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HELLPP Act Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act [S.2769] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Senior Citizens ]
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/21/2021

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Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act [HB-5260] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
To amend titles XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to lower prescription drug prices in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, to improve transparency related to pharmaceutical prices and transactions, to lower patients' out-of-pocket costs, and to ensure accountability to taxpayers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa Referred To The Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial, And Administrative Law. on 11/01/2022

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Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act of 2021 [HB-5237] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend titles XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to lower prescription drug prices in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, to improve transparency related to pharmaceutical prices and transactions, to lower patients' out-of-pocket costs, and to ensure accountability to taxpayers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa Referred To The Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial, And Administrative Law. on 11/01/2022

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Recognizing July 28, 2021, as "World Hepatitis Day". [HR-563] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ]
Recognizing July 28, 2021, as "World Hepatitis Day".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/28/2021

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Advanced Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2021 [HB-4670] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage and payment for certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Schweikert Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/08/2021

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