Health Care Costs And Insurance
US Congress 117th Congress
Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2021 BLOCKING Act of 2021 [HB-2853]
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes.
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Star Rating for Biosimilars Act [HB-2855]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to add a new set of measures to the 5-star rating system under the Medicare Advantage program in order to encourage increased access to biosimilar biological products.
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PFAS Accountability Act of 2021 [S.1334]
A bill to amend the Toxic Substance Control Act to codify a Federal cause of action and a type of remedy available for individuals significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to encourage research and accountability for irresponsible discharge of those substances, and for other purposes.
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End Price Gouging for Medications Act [HB-2829]
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish reference prices for prescription drugs for purposes of Federal health programs, and for other purposes.
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PFAS Accountability Act of 2021 [HB-2751]
To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to codify a Federal cause of action and a type of remedy available for individuals significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to encourage research and accountability for irresponsible discharge of those substances, and for other purposes.
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BIOSIM Act Bolstering Innovative Options to Save Immediately on Medicines Act [HB-2815]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary payment increase under the Medicare program for certain biosimilar biological products to encourage the development and use of such products.
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Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act [HB-3]
To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes.
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COVID–19 Long Haulers Act [HB-2754]
To authorize the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund to fund research of the symptoms of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
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Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021 [HB-2734]
To improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to certain members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes.
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Non-Opioid Directive Act [S.1292]
A bill to develop a non-opioid pain management directive indicating to health care professionals and emergency medical services personnel that an individual with respect to whom a form has been executed must not be administered an opioid or offered a prescription for an opioid, and for other purposes.
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REFUND Act of 2021 Recovering Excessive Funds for Unused and Needless Drugs Act of 2021 [S.1287]
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require manufacturers of certain single-dose vial drugs payable under part B of the Medicare program to provide refunds with respect to amounts of such drugs discarded, and for other purposes.
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Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 [HB-19]
To provide for certain reforms with respect to the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act, the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes.
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Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021 [S.1280]
A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to certain members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes.
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Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2021 [HB-2709]
To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their families have access to the contraception they need in order to promote the health and readiness of all members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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Territorial Equity Act of 2021 [HB-2713]
To provide for equitable treatment for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
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Freedom from Price Gouging Act [HB-2706]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to pay a Medicare part B rebate for certain drugs if the price of such drugs increases faster than inflation.
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Territorial Equity Act of 2021 [S.1228]
A bill to provide for equitable treatment for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
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Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2021 [S.1238]
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their families have access to the contraception they need in order to promote the health and readiness of all members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [HR-332]
Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
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ARC Act of 2021 Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2021 [HB-2631]
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests furnished to at-risk beneficiaries under the Medicare and Medicaid programs without the imposition of cost-sharing requirements, to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for such screening tests furnished to at-risk enrollees of group health plans and group or individual health
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