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US Congress 117th Congress

MOM­MA’s Act Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act [HB-3407] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
To improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/21/2021

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Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 [S.1731] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Senior Citizens ]
A bill to provide certain coverage of audiologist services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/20/2021

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BABIES Act Birth Access Benefiting Improved Essential Facility Services Act [HB-3337] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Medicaid demonstration program to develop and advance innovative payment models for freestanding birth center services for women with a low-risk pregnancy, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 05/19/2021

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Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021 Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021 [S.1697] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to address maternity care storages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/19/2021

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Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021 [S.1702] [Climate Change ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals and systems in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/19/2021

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BABIES Act Birth Access Benefiting Improved Essential Facility Services Act [S.1716] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Medicaid demonstration program to develop and advance innovative payment models for freestanding birth center services for women with a low-risk pregnancy.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/19/2021

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Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021 Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021 [HB-3352] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/20/2021

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Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2021 [HB-3320] [Healthcare ] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to authorize assistance for increasing workforce diversity in the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Reported (amended) By The Committee On Energy And Commerce. H. Rept. 117-214. on 12/08/2021

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A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. [SR-222] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/18/2021

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Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021 [HB-3322] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ] [Consumer Protection ]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare payment option for patients and eligible professionals to freely contract, without penalty, for Medicare fee-for-service items and services, while allowing Medicare beneficiaries to use their Medicare benefits.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Sessions Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/19/2021

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Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2021 [HB-3297] [Healthcare ] [Student Loans ] [Public Health ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 11/04/2021

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Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act [S.1675] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to improve maternal health.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Reported By Senator Murray With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 06/08/2021

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Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2021 [S.1679] [Healthcare ] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to authorize assistance for increasing workforce diversity in the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/18/2021

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Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021 [HB-3271] [Climate Change ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals and systems in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/18/2021

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Putting First Responders First Act [S.1618] [Taxes ] [Pensions ] [Veterans ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/13/2021

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To provide funding relating to COVID-19 for high Medicaid providers, and for other purposes. [HB-3219] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Funding ] [Public Health ]
To provide funding relating to COVID-19 for high Medicaid providers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Davis Introduced In House on 05/13/2021

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COVID–19 Origin Act of 2021 [HB-3191] [Public Health ] [Science ] [National Security ]
To require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/14/2021

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HEALTH for MOM Act of 2021 Harnessing Effective and Appropriate Long-Term Health for Moms On Medicaid Act of 2021 [S.1622] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option to provide coordinated care through a pregnancy medical home for high-risk pregnant women, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/13/2021

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Recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes. [HR-395] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/14/2021

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A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes. [SR-209] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ]
A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 05/12/2021

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