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A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2020, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. [SR-591]
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This resolution expresses support for National Minority Health Month.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2559; Text: Cr S2555-2556) on 05/20/2020
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Medical Innovation Acceleration Act of 2020 [HB-6925]
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Exempts non-invasive diagnostic devices from the regulatory authority of the Food and Drug Administration. The bill defines non-invasive diagnostic device as one that does not penetrate the skin or any other membrane of the body, is not inserted or implanted into the body, causes no more than ephemeral compression or temperature changes to in situ bodily tissues, and does not subject bodily tissues to ionizing radiation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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Pandemic Responder Service Award Act [HB-6953]
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To establish the Pandemic Responder Service Award program to express our gratitude to front-line health care workers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Derek Kilmer
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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MADE in America Act of 2020 Manufacturing API, Drugs, and Excipients in America Act of 2020 [HB-6930]
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[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
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To mitigate drug shortages and provide incentives for maintaining, expanding, and relocating the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, medical diagnostic devices, pharmaceuticals, and personal protective equipment in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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Pandemic Responder Service Award Act [S.3763]
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A bill to establish the Pandemic Responder Service Award program to express our gratitude to front-line health care workers.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/19/2020
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At-Home Testing Prize Competitions Act of 2020 [HB-6924]
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Requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in consultation with the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), to conduct a prize competition for institutions of higher education in order to incentivize research on at-home testing that is capable of detecting current or past infection with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and meets other specified criteria. The NIST must assist the NIH with the development of certain validation protocols and standards for the testing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Don S. Beyer
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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Essential Worker Pandemic Compensation Act of 2020 [HB-6955]
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Compensates specified essential workers who die or are hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or related complications. Specifically, the bill provides death benefits to survivors of essential workers equal to the amount available under the public safety officer benefits program. Essential workers include those identified in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency guidance or by a Special Master appointed by the Department of Health and Human Services. Such death benefits include additional payments to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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A resolution designating May 2020 as "ALS Awareness Month". [SR-588]
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This resolution designates May 2020 as ALS Awareness Month and commends efforts to improve the quality and length of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/19/2020
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To direct the President to appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator to coordinate the efforts of the Federal Government regarding the supply and distribution of certain supplies and equipment relating to COVID-19. [HB-6952]
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To direct the President to appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator to coordinate the efforts of the Federal Government regarding the supply and distribution of certain supplies and equipment relating to COVID-19.
Sponsored by: Rep. Katherine M. Clark
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2020, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general. [SR-587]
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This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare, fast-growing tumor that forms on the brain stem.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/19/2020
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Right to Test Act [S.3769]
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Authorizes a state's public health department, or another entity designated by the state's governor, to approve a diagnostic test or diagnostic device (e.g., a test for the virus that causes COVID-19, or coronavirus disease 2019) for use during a public health emergency. Unless requested by the governor of the state, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must not, during the emergency, engage in certain enforcement actions related to such a test or device. Not later than 180 days following the end of the public health emergency, the FDA must review
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/19/2020
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Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month". [HR-972]
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This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne. It recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS. It also acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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Nursing Home COVID–19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020 [S.3768]
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Establishes several programs and requirements to address the outbreak of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals. Specifically, the bill provides specified funds for states to support cohorting (i.e., separating and grouping) individuals in such facilities based on COVID-19 status. States may use funds for specified items and activities, including testing kits, staffing, and facility development. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/19/2020
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Protecting the Health of America’s Older Adults During COVID–19 and Beyond Act [HB-6935]
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To provide for the establishment of a National COVID-19 Resource Center for Older Adults, to authorize a Healthy Aging Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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MIND Act Meeting IMD Needs with Direction Act [HB-6926]
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Temporarily allows states to receive federal Medicaid payment for services provided in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and for 180 days after the emergency ends. Current law generally prohibits federal payment under Medicaid for services provided in IMDs for individuals under the age of 65 (although states may receive payment through certain mechanisms, such as through a Medicaid demonstration waiver).
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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Safe and Secure Medicine Supply for Hardworking Americans Act of 2020 [HB-6885]
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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the importation of a drug or device that was manufactured at a banned foreign facility, to create incentives for pharmaceutical or device companies to increase manufacturing capacity in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Flores
Introduced In House on 05/15/2020
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COVID–19 Testing Inventory Act [HB-6901]
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to share information on a public website about tests to diagnose COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or detect the virus that causes the disease. The website must include, among other information, a list of testing sites and the number and type of diagnostic tests available for use in each state, territory, or tribe.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anna G. Eshoo
Introduced In House on 05/15/2020
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Emergency Room Hero and Patient Safety Act [HB-6910]
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Requires hospitals that employ, or contract with, physicians who furnish emergency medical services to provide specified due process protections before taking certain actions with respect to their employment. Specifically, hospitals may not terminate or restrict the professional activity or staff privileges of these physicians without a fair hearing and appellate review process through appropriate medical staff mechanisms. Third-party contracts shall not deny these processes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Harris
Introduced In House on 05/15/2020
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Supporting the designation of May 2020 as "ALS Awareness Month". [HR-970]
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This resolution supports the designation of ALS Awareness Month and commends efforts to improve the quality and length of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 05/15/2020
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Health Care Emergency Guarantee Act [HB-6906]
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to pay the out-of-pocket expenses of individuals receiving medically-necessary care or services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Specifically, the bill covers the costs for services provided through public or private health insurance and to uninsured individuals, including prescription drugs and care related to COVID-19, beginning on the date of enactment of this bill until a COVID-19 vaccine is widely available to the public.Health insurance plans are prohibited
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/13/2020