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US Congress 117th Congress

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 [HB-8637] [Crime ] [Mental Health ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/01/2022

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Medicare for All Act of 2022 [S.4204] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/12/2022

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Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022 [S.4132] [Healthcare ] [Reproductive Rights ] [Public Health ]
A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Cloture On The Motion To Proceed To The Measure Not Invoked In Senate By Yea-nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 170. on 05/11/2022

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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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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. [HR-1051] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Reproductive Rights ]
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 04/18/2022

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A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. [SR-590] [Healthcare ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Health ] [Reproductive Rights ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/07/2022

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Candace Owens Act [HB-7418] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ]
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude certain individuals and entities from participation in Medicare and State health programs that discriminate on the basis of a covered statement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Louie Gohmert Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2022

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Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 [S.4003] [Crime ] [Mental Health ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Became Public Law No: 117-325. on 12/27/2022

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Doss's Act GIVE LIFE Act Guarding against Injustice based on Vaccine-status, Ensuring Lifesaving Intervention For Everyone Act [S.3985] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ]
A bill to prohibit the consideration of COVID-19 vaccination status in determining eligibility for organ donation or transplantation, and in providing services to Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/31/2022

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Ending Discrimination in COVID–19 Treatments Act [S.3974] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Veterans ] [Disabilities ]
A bill to prohibit the consideration of patients' race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, vaccination status, veteran status, or political ideology or speech in determining eligibility for monoclonal antibody doses distributed by the Federal Government.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ted Cruz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/31/2022

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National Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic Act [HB-7069] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To establish the Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/14/2022

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SMALL GOVT Act of 2022 Stopping Mandates And Limiting Large Government Overreach by Valuing Truth Act of 2022 [HB-6914] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Funding ]
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to discriminate, directly or indirectly, against an individual on the basis of whether such individual has been vaccinated or acquired natural immunity against SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/04/2022

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Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022 [HB-6860] [Disabilities ] [Human Services ] [Healthcare ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that in order to effectively address the high prevalence of individuals suffering from mental health conditions and substance use disorders, the United States needs to make historic financial investments into mental health and substance use disorder care and finally acknowledge such care as a priority in health care equal to physical health, and for other purposes. [SR-518] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Overdose Prevention ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that in order to effectively address the high prevalence of individuals suffering from mental health conditions and substance use disorders, the United States needs to make historic financial investments into mental health and substance use disorder care and finally acknowledge such care as a priority in health care equal to physical health, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/17/2022

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SAVE Act of 2022 Stop Arduous Vaccine Enforcement Act of 2022 [HB-6534] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit transplant centers from discriminating against an individual seeking an organ on the basis of whether the individual is vaccinated against COVID-19, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/02/2022

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Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2021 [S.3417] [Disabilities ] [Human Services ] [Healthcare ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
A bill to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/16/2021

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Protecting Guides and Outfitters from Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates in the Great Outdoors Act [S.3402] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Healthcare ] [Small Business ] [Recreation ] [Public Health ]
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to prohibit medical discrimination relating to applications for commercial use authorizations and special recreation permits, and to clarify the status of the holders of commercial use authorizations and special recreation permits, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Marshall Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 12/15/2021

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Protecting Guides and Outfitters from Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates in the Great Outdoors Act [HB-6263] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Healthcare ] [Small Business ] [Public Health ] [Recreation ]
To amend title 54, United States Code, and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to prohibit medical discrimination relating to applications for commercial use authorizations and special recreation permits, and to clarify the status of the holders of commercial use authorizations and special recreation permits, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 01/24/2022

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REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2022 Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2022 [HB-6111] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
To modernize laws and policies, and eliminate discrimination, with respect to people living with HIV/AIDS, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/01/2022

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A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day. [SR-461] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ]
A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/30/2021

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