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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. [SJR-18]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Rodriguez Read First Time on 01/30/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act [HB-2118]
Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Costello Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/28/2017

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Federal
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A resolution supporting the designation of April 2017 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". [SR-140]
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2017 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". Designates April 2017 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Expresses support for research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes individuals living with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals across the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson's disease and their families.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Isakson Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2536; Text: Cr S2534) on 04/25/2017

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Department of Health; regulations governing Other Do Not Resuscitate Orders. [HB-1531]
Department of Health; regulations governing Other Do Not Resuscitate Orders. Directs the Department of Health to amend regulations governing Other Do Not Resuscitate Orders to require signed and witnessed informed consent to such orders.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Peter Farrell Left In Health, Welfare And Institutions on 02/07/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.934]
FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 TITLE I--FEES RELATING TO DRUGS Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2017 (Sec. 102) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend through FY2022 and revise Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fees for new drug applications. User fees are eliminated for supplements to new drug applications and drug manufacturing facilities. TITLE II--FEES RELATING TO DEVICES Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2017 (Sec. 203) The bill extends through FY2022 and revises FDA user fees for medical devices. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. Markup Report Cq on 05/11/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Risk-Based Classification of Accessories Act of 2017 [HB-2144]
Risk-Based Classification of Accessories Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/28/2017

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Federal
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Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as National Stress Awareness Month. [HR-277]
Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as National Stress Awareness Month. Expresses support for the designation of National Stress Awareness Month. Recognizes the efforts made by the Department of Health and Human Services to educate people about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of stress.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/28/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. [HB-292]
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sergio Munoz Read First Time on 02/13/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a grant program for reducing workplace violence against nurses. [HB-280]
Relating to a grant program for reducing workplace violence against nurses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Effective On 9/1/17 on 06/01/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

National Clinical Care Commission Act [S.920]
National Clinical Care Commission Act (Sec. 2) This bill establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) a National Clinical Care Commission to evaluate and make recommendations regarding improvements to the coordination and leveraging of federal programs related to complex metabolic or autoimmune diseases that result from issues related to insulin and represent a significant disease burden (e.g., diabetes). The commission must report on: (1) HHS programs that focus on prevention, (2) current activities and gaps in federal efforts (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/07/2017

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Federal
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Ensuring Patient Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatments Act of 2018 [S.916]
Ensuring Patient Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatments Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to register an emergency medical services (EMS) agency to administer controlled substances if the agency submits an application demonstrating that it is authorized to conduct such activity in the state in which the agency practices. The DEA may deny an application if it determines that the registration is inconsistent with the public interest. An EMS agency may obtain (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King Held At The Desk. on 05/25/2018

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Speeding Access to Already Approved Pharmaceuticals Act of 2017 [HB-2113]
Speeding Access to Already Approved Pharmaceuticals Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration to facilitate the development and expedite the review of a new drug, biological product, or medical device that has been approved in the European Union.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/21/2017

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Offering flu immunizations to patients 65 or older in specific facilities [SB-318]
The purpose of this bill is to allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendations of the Center for Disease Control.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Plymale Filed For Introduction on 02/15/2017

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Relating to requirements for employing nurses in public schools [SB-319]
The purpose of this bill is to reduce the student-school nurse ratio from 1,500-1 in grades K-7 to 750-1 and to expand it to all levels of school in the 2017-18 school year to provide for ever-increasing medical needs of students, while ensuring that school nurses will do the work, not contract services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Stollings Filed For Introduction on 02/15/2017

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Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Empire State Equity Act [HB-2088]
Empire State Equity Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/14/2017

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Federal
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No Coverage, No Penalty Act [HB-2086]
No Coverage, No Penalty Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage (commonly referred to as the individual mandate) individuals who reside in a rating area or county in which the Department of Health and Human Services certifies that no qualified health plans are offered through an exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Introduced In House on 04/12/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties. [SB-183]
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Co-author Authorized on 03/06/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-239]
Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Whitmire Effective On 9/1/17 on 05/29/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to donation of HIV-infected organs, eyes, and tissue to individuals infected with HIV. [HB-227]
Relating to donation of HIV-infected organs, eyes, and tissue to individuals infected with HIV.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Read First Time on 02/13/2017

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State (Utah)
Utah 2017 General Session

Nursing Care Facility Amendments [HB-113]
Nursing Care Facility Amendments

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Evan Vickers Governor Signed In Lieutenant Governor's Office For Filing on 03/28/2017

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