Health Care Coverage And Access

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US Congress 117th Congress

Preventive Care Awareness Act of 2022 [HB-7617] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To provide for a national public health education campaign, grant program, and task force for recommended preventive health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic and future pandemics, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/29/2022

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Economic Statecraft for the Twenty-First Century Act [S.4112] [Trade ] [Economic Development ] [International ] [National Security ]
A bill to address issues involving the economic statecraft of the United States, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/28/2022

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Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act [HB-7573] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth services covered by Medicare and to evaluate the impact of telehealth services on Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

  

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

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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 / Abortion ]
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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TREAT Long COVID Act Targeting Resources for Equitable Access to Treatment for Long COVID Act [HB-7482] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with Long COVID through a multidisciplinary approach.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/08/2022

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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 / Abortion ] [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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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022 [S.4052] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Disabilities ]
A bill to reauthorize a program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Became Public Law No: 117-241. on 12/20/2022

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Protecting American Innovation Act [HB-7430] [Trade ] [Technology and Innovation ]
To establish limitations on modifications to trade agreements, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood Introduced In House on 04/06/2022

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TREAT Long COVID Act Targeting Resources for Equitable Access to Treatment for Long COVID Act [S.4015] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with Long COVID through a multidisciplinary approach.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/06/2022

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KIDS CARE Act Keeping Incarceration Discharges Streamlined for Children and Accommodating Resources in Education Act [HB-7233] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Criminal Justice ]
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for requirements under Medicaid State plans for health screenings and referrals for certain eligible juveniles in public institutions; and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue clear and specific guidance under the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance programs to improve the delivery of health care services, including mental health services, in elementary and secondary schools and school-based health centers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster Reported (amended) By The Committee On Energy And Commerce. H. Rept. 117-374. on 06/16/2022

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Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2022 [S.3937] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Telecommunications ]
A bill to establish a home-based telemental health care demonstration program for purposes of increasing mental health services in rural medically underserved populations and for individuals in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/28/2022

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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond". [HJR-79] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Insurance ]
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/25/2022

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022 [S.3904] [Cybersecurity ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ]
A bill to enhance the cybersecurity of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Peters Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 10/14/2022 With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. With Written Report No. 117-177. on 10/18/2022

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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services". [HJR-76] [Healthcare ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Public Health ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Human Services ]
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/17/2022

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3T Act of 2022 Telehealth Treatment and Technology Act of 2022 [HB-7097] [Healthcare ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Health ]
To facilitate the provision of telehealth services through interstate recognition of health care professionals' licenses, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Gosar Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/17/2022

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PREVENT Pandemics Act Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act [S.3799] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ]
A bill to prepare for, and respond to, existing viruses, emerging new threats, and pandemics.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 03/15/2022

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Closing Health Coverage Gaps for Public Servants Act [S.3796] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Insurance ]
A bill to eliminate the opt-out for nonfederal governmental health plans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Murphy Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/10/2022

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Patients Before Profits Act of 2022 [HB-6904] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Insurance ]
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit a group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage from reducing contracted rates, or terminating contracts, with health care providers during a public health emergency.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rosa DeLauro Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/03/2022

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CARE for Long COVID Act Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education for Long COVID Act [S.3726] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill to address research on, and improve access to, supportive services for individuals with long COVID.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/02/2022

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