Health

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

EMPIL-DOC Act Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence On China Act [S.3722] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others, artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests. In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/13/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entitled "Guidance for Implementing the Opening Up America Again Framework" be released immediately. [SR-572] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Small Business ] [Education ] [Economic Development ]
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that specified guidance concerning reopening businesses, schools, and other establishments while minimizing the risk of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) should be immediately released to the public in the form originally approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/13/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2020 [HB-6855] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Senior Citizens ] [Public Health ] [Telecommunications ]
Provides statutory authority for certain requirements with respect to the rights of residents in Medicare skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Specifically, the bill requires SNFs to provide residents with reasonable access to a telephone and the internet and to inform residents of such access and of any policy changes regarding external visitors. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must issue guidance to help SNFs ensure that residents have access to televisitation during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Sanchez Introduced In House on 05/13/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act of 2020 [HB-6837] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ]
Establishes and otherwise modifies requirements for the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The program provides Medicare payments in advance to eligible providers experiencing claims or cash flow disruptions, such as during national emergencies; the program was specifically expanded in response to COVID-19 to encompass more types of providers, subject to certain recoupment and repayment provisions. Under the current program, recoupment of advance (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Scott Introduced In House on 05/12/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Health Force and Resilience Force Act of 2020 [HB-6808] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To provide for the establishment of a Health Force and a Resilience Force to respond to public health emergencies and meet public health needs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 05/13/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Health Care Protection Act [HB-6810] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Insurance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
To establish a Health Care Protection Program Fund to provide grants to employers to ensure continuity of coverage under a group health plan through the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide for premium assistance for COBRA benefits, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster Introduced In House on 05/12/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

EMPIL–DOC Act Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act [HB-6829] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others, artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests. In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Introduced In House on 05/12/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Nurse Workforce Protection Act of 2020 [HB-6809] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Health ] [Funding ]
To prohibit health care providers that receive funding through the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund from reducing employment or compensation for certain nurses employed by the provider.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Introduced In House on 05/12/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

America Forward Act of 2020 [S.3699] [Economic Development ] [Public Health ] [Trade ] [Tourism ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Small Business ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [International ]
Establishes an America Forward Commission to create a strategy to reopen the economy in light of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Specifically, the commission shall take steps that include examining the tools and techniques necessary to ensure that federal, state, and local governments can diagnose, isolate, and mitigate the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19; evaluating information-sharing policies and practices for essential information between government stakeholders; developing recommendations concerning necessary (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/12/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report describing the response of certain entities to the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to the development, regulatory evaluation, and deployment of diagnostic tests. [HB-6839] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on diagnostic tests to diagnose COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or detect the virus that causes the disease. Specifically, the report must describe the response of, among others, laboratories, diagnostic test manufacturers, and government entities with respect to the development, regulatory evaluation, and deployment of diagnostic tests. The GAO must also assess standards, guidance, clinical processes, and intergovernmental coordination related to COVID-19 testing.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abigail Spanberger Introduced In House on 05/12/2020

Weigh In

Votes for: 2 Votes against: 0

State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2020-2021 Regular Session

Extends duration of certain laws pertaining to use of telemedicine and telehealth in relation to COVID-19 pandemic. [SB-2467] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Extends duration of certain laws pertaining to use of telemedicine and telehealth in relation to COVID-19 pandemic.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Codey Approved P.l.2020, C.47. on 07/01/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2020-2021 Regular Session

"New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act." [SB-2465] [Healthcare ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
"New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act."

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen Sweeney Approved P.l.2020, C.133. on 12/14/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2020-2021 Regular Session

Requires coronavirus disease 2019 testing for patients and staff of certain facilities. [AB-4136] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Requires coronavirus disease 2019 testing for patients and staff of certain facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Valerie Huttle Introduced, Referred To Assembly Health Committee on 05/11/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2020-2021 Regular Session

"New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act." [AB-4143] [Healthcare ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
"New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joann Downey Substituted By S2465 (3r) on 10/29/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2020-2021 Regular Session

Requires hospitals to collect and report data on gender identity and sexual orientation in relation to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). [AB-4137] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Data Privacy ]
Requires hospitals to collect and report data on gender identity and sexual orientation in relation to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joann Downey Introduced, Referred To Assembly Health Committee on 05/11/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (New Jersey)
New Jersey 2020-2021 Regular Session

Establishes requirements for copies of medical and billing records to be provided without charge to Social Security Disability benefits applicants and recipients. [AB-4139] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ] [Disabilities ]
Establishes requirements for copies of medical and billing records to be provided without charge to Social Security Disability benefits applicants and recipients.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nellie Pou Approved P.l.2021, C.359. on 01/10/2022

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month". [HR-957] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and (2) investment in asthma research. It also salutes health care professionals and researchers who work on asthma and allergies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Peter King Introduced In House on 05/08/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatments Act [HB-6739] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Senior Citizens ] [Public Health ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
Requires prescription drug plans under Medicare and Medicare Advantage to cover drugs that are approved to treat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without cost-sharing during the public health emergency.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Casten Introduced In House on 05/08/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Pandemic Production Act [HB-6793] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Manufacturing ] [Economic Development ]
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create, maintain, protect, expand, or restore domestic industrial base capabilities essential for pandemic preparedness, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Introduced In House on 05/08/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Extension Act of 2020 [HB-6753] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Budget and Spending ]
Extends for five years the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program, through which Medicare pays certain rural hospitals on the basis of reasonable incurred costs rather than under the standard prospective payment system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack Introduced In House on 05/08/2020

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0