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Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year, as "Rare Disease Day". [HR-157]
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Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year, as "Rare Disease Day". Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
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Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-1222]
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[Science ]
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[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to replace the authorization for a National Congenital Heart Disease Surveillance System with a requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), regarding congenital heart disease, to enhance and expand research and surveillance infrastructure. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.) HHS must award grants to nonprofit entities to conduct a study of congenital heart disease,
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A resolution expressing support for health and wellness coaches and for the designation of February 13, 2017, through February 19, 2017, as "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week". [SR-67]
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A resolution expressing support for health and wellness coaches and for the designation of February 13, 2017, through February 19, 2017, as "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week". Expresses support for the designation of February 13-February 19, 2017, as National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week and for the efforts of health and wellness coaches.
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Expressing support for the designation of February 22, 2017, as "National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day", coinciding with American Heart Month. [HR-146]
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Expressing support for the designation of February 22, 2017, as "National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day", coinciding with American Heart Month. Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, and (2) the efforts of the Department of Health and Human Services and the entire medical community to educate people about heart valve disease.
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ACE Kids Act of 2017 Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2017 [S.428]
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ACE Kids Act of 2017 Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2017 This bill allows a state Medicaid program or child health plan to provide coordinated care through enhanced pediatric health homes (EPHHs) for children who have complex medical conditions. Pursuant to an agreement with a state, an EPHH offers: (1) comprehensive pediatric care management, (2) care coordination and health promotion, (3) comprehensive transitional care, (4) patient and family support, (5) referrals to community and social support services, (6) the use of health information
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Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act of 2017 [S.435]
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[Children and Youth ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Interagency Council on Multigenerational Poverty to carry out specified objectives and the 2-generation approach, including by providing guidance, and addressing questions pertaining to 2-generation programs and other programs engaging in efforts to break the cycle of multigenerational poverty. The "2-generation approach" means the approach to breaking the cycle of multigenerational poverty by improving family economic security through the implementation of 2-generation pilot
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week". [SR-63]
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week". Expresses support for the designation of National Obesity Care Week. Encourages open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity and their families.
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Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act of 2017 [HB-1143]
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[Children and Youth ]
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Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Administration for Children and Familes of the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states or local governments, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, or nonprofit organizations to conduct demonstration projects to help low-income families address the diapering needs of their children.
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Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1121]
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[Consumer Protection ]
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Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2017 This bill sets forth amendments that would take effect in the case of the repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the health care provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and the restoration of the provisions amended by those provisions. If the amendments take effect, the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and Internal Revenue Code are revised to maintain PPACA consumer protections. Specifically,
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Expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week". [HR-142]
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Expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week". Expresses support for the designation of National Obesity Care Week. Encourages open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity and their families.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding health care. [HJR-81]
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding health care. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that grants U.S. citizens a right to health care.
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Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act [HB-1100]
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Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act This bill exempts veterans from Department of Veteran Affairs medical copayments for medication or hospital care and medical services related to preventive health services. The bill includes in the definition of preventive health services: (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease
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Today's American Dream Act [HB-1084]
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Today's American Dream Act This bill establishes new programs or amends existing programs related to workforce and community development. It directs: (1) the Department of Labor to award grants for job skills training for older individuals (older than age 45) and for workers in highly-skilled industries; and (2) the Department of Education to award scholarships to students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and teaching certifications. The bill also amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) expand and extend
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High-Risk Military Occupation Veteran Suicide Prevention Act [HB-1052]
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[National Security ]
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High-Risk Military Occupation Veteran Suicide Prevention Act This bill includes in the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluation of its mental health care and suicide prevention programs best practices for caring for individuals who previously held high-risk military occupations in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week". [HR-121]
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Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week". Expresses support for the designation of National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week and for the efforts of health and wellness coaches.
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Opioid Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2017 [HB-993]
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Opioid Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states to develop a peer review process to identify and investigate questionable or inappropriate prescribing and dispensing patterns of drugs classified as schedule II or III under the Controlled Substances Act, which are drugs with an accepted medical use that have the potential to be abused and addictive. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require HHS to establish grant programs to: (1) facilitate
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Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act [S.319]
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Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a center of excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relating to exposure to burn pits and other environmental exposures in Afghanistan or Iraq. The VA shall, in selecting the center's site, consider entities that: are equipped with the specialized equipment needed to study, diagnose, and treat health conditions relating to such exposure; have a track record of publishing
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A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority. [SR-49]
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A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority. Expresses the Senate's commitment to strengthening the quality of care and expanding support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and family caregivers. Declares that: (1) achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease to prevent and effectively
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A resolution designating February 2017 as "American Heart Month" and February 3, 2017, as "National Wear Red Day". [SR-45]
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A resolution designating February 2017 as "American Heart Month" and February 3, 2017, as "National Wear Red Day". Designates February 2017 as American Heart Month and February 3, 2017, as National Wear Red Day. Recognizes and reaffirms the commitment to fighting heart disease and stroke by promoting awareness of causes, risks, and prevention, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment. Encourages individuals to learn about their risk for heart disease.
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Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2017, as National Cancer Prevention Day. [HR-84]
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Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2017, as National Cancer Prevention Day. Expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.