HR-1176: 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
You have voted HR-1176: 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..
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.
HB-7666: Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
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
HB-7585: 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
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/29/2022
You have voted HB-7585: 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.
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.
HB-6878: Pregnant Women in Custody Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 12/05/2022
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.
HB-6833: Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Became Public Law No: 117-180. on 09/30/2022
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.
S.3700: Affordable Insulin Now Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/17/2022
SR-479: 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
SR-469: 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
SR-463: 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
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.
HB-6000: Cures 2.0 Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 01/04/2022
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.
HB-5804: Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/01/2021
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.
HB-5338: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 12/08/2021
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.
S.2798: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/22/2021
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.
S.2769: HELLPP Act Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/21/2021
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.
HB-5260: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial, And Administrative Law. on 11/01/2022
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.
HB-5237: Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial, And Administrative Law. on 11/01/2022
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.
HB-4670: Advanced Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. David Schweikert
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/08/2021