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Addiction Recovery for Rural Communities Act [HB-3566]
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Addiction Recovery for Rural Communities Act
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting Congress and the States from abridging the right of citizens to affordable, quality health care. [HJR-116]
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting Congress and the States from abridging the right of citizens to affordable, quality health care.
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Vaccine Safety Study Act [HB-3615]
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Vaccine Safety Study Act This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct or support a study to: (1) compare total health outcomes, including the incidence and risk of autism, between vaccinated and unvaccinated U.S. populations; and (2) determine whether exposure to vaccines or vaccine components is associated with autism spectrum disorders, chronic conditions, or other neurological conditions. The NIH must: (1) seek to include in the study populations that have traditionally remained unvaccinated for religious or other reasons,
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Healthcare Outcomes Act of 2017 [HB-3611]
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Healthcare Outcomes Act of 2017
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Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as "PCOS Awareness Month". [HR-495]
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Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as "PCOS Awareness Month". 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.) Recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS. Acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with
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To require persons who undertake Federally funded research and development of drugs to enter into reasonable pricing agreements with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. [HB-3536]
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To require persons who undertake Federally funded research and development of drugs to enter into reasonable pricing agreements with the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act [HB-3528]
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Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act This bill generally requires, with specified exceptions, electronic prescribing under the Medicare prescription drug benefit with respect to covered drugs that are controlled substances.
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Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act of 2017 [S.1650]
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Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to support the access of marginalized youth to sexual health services such as sexual health education and contraception. Marginalized youth are disadvantaged individuals under the age of 26. Grants may be awarded to state or local health or education agencies, public schools, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations. Grants may be used to: (1) provide sexual health information to marginalized
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A resolution recognizing July 28, 2017, as "World Hepatitis Day 2017". [SR-236]
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A resolution recognizing July 28, 2017, as "World Hepatitis Day 2017". Recognizes July 28, 2017, as World Hepatitis Day 2017. Expresses support for broad access to hepatitis treatments and for raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed hepatitis infections. Calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of the 5 million people in the United States and 400 million people worldwide who suffer from chronic viral hepatitis.
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Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2017 [S.1653]
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Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Department of Education, to award grants for: (1) comprehensive sex education for adolescents, (2) comprehensive sex education provided by institutions of higher education, and (3) training faculty and staff to teach comprehensive sex education to adolescents. HHS must enter a contract with a nonprofit organization to evaluate and report on these grants. The bill makes appropriations to carry out the the bill.
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Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act [S.1667]
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Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act
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Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act of 2017 [HB-3482]
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Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act of 2017
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Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act of 2017 [HB-3490]
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Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act of 2017
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Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2017 [HB-3484]
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Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2017
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. [HR-482]
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Expresses support for the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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FACTS Act of 2017 Furthering Access to Coordinated Treatment for Seniors Act of 2017 [HB-3447]
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FACTS Act of 2017 Furthering Access to Coordinated Treatment for Seniors Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsors to access certain Medicare claims data. Specifically, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must establish a process for PDP sponsors to request, beginning in plan year 2020, standardized extracts of claims data for Medicare hospital and medical services. PDP sponsors may use such data: (1) to optimize therapeutic outcomes through
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CARE Act Creating Additional Residency Expansion Act [HB-3451]
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CARE Act Creating Additional Residency Expansion Act
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National Care Corps Act of 2017 [HB-3494]
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National Care Corps Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the National Care Corps through which Corps volunteers provide certain home-based or community-based services to individuals in need via participation in local care corps programs. The National Care Corps may award grants to eligible entities to establish and implement a local care corps program through which Corps volunteers perform approved services for individuals in need.
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Opioid and Heroin Abuse Crisis Investment Act of 2017 [HB-3495]
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Opioid and Heroin Abuse Crisis Investment Act of 2017 This bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act to make appropriations for FY2019-FY2023 for state grants to address the opioid abuse crisis. States receiving a grant must report on substance abuse services provided to underserved populations, including Native Americans.
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Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act [HB-3450]
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Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act