SR-682: A resolution designating June 15, 2022, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/16/2022
You have voted SR-682: A resolution designating June 15, 2022, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month"..
Building America’s Health Care Workforce Act [HB-7744]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to extend beyond the COVID-19 emergency period, with certain modifications, the Emergency Declaration Blanket Waiver relating to training and certification of nurse aides to alleviate burdens imposed on staff of skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities.
HB-7744: Building America’s Health Care Workforce Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Introduced In House on 05/12/2022
HB-7585: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act Kidney Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Improvement Act of 2022 Stop HIV in Prison Act Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2020 Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2022 Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2022 Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021 Data to Save Moms Act Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders Health Disparities Act End Tuberculosis Act Universal School Meals Program Act of 2022
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/29/2022
You have voted HB-7585: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act Kidney Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Improvement Act of 2022 Stop HIV in Prison Act Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2020 Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2022 Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2022 Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021 Data to Save Moms Act Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders Health Disparities Act End Tuberculosis Act Universal School Meals Program Act of 2022.
Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act [HB-7158]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the payment of care in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently, and for other purposes.
HB-7158: Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 12/05/2022
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022 [HB-6860]
[Disabilities ]
[Human Services ]
[Healthcare ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
HB-6860: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act [HB-6659]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care and services for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
HB-6659: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao
Introduced In House on 02/09/2022
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act [S.3541]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
A bill to improve health care and services for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
S.3541: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Received In The House. on 02/18/2022
Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act [HB-6400]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for enhanced payments to rural health care providers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.
HB-6400: Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Graves
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/13/2022
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2021 [S.3417]
[Disabilities ]
[Human Services ]
[Healthcare ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
A bill to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
S.3417: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/16/2021
Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2021 [HB-6296]
[Crime ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Healthcare ]
To establish Federal policies and procedures to notify the next-of-kin or other emergency contact upon the death, or serious illness or serious injury, of an individual in Federal custody, to provide model policies for States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes to implement and enforce similar policies and procedures, and for other purposes.
HB-6296: Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/01/2022
Cures 2.0 Act [HB-6000]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Health ]
To continue the acceleration of the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.
HB-6000: Cures 2.0 Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 01/04/2022
SR-455: A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 11/17/2021
Expanded Telehealth Access Act [S.3193]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
S.3193: Expanded Telehealth Access Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/04/2021
Improving Care for Veterans Act [S.3004]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish new requirements for State homes for veterans that receive per diem from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S.3004: Improving Care for Veterans Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 10/19/2021