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US Congress 117th Congress

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022 [S.4442] [Housing ] [Public Safety ] [Firearms/Gun Control ]
A bill to require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/22/2022

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A resolution designating June 15, 2022, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month". [SR-682] [Senior Citizens ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Human Rights ] [Crime ]
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

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Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 Sgt. Wolf Kyle Weninger Veterans Education Fairness Act of 2022 [HB-7939] [Education ] [Veterans ]
To make permanent certain educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of changes to courses of education by reason of emergency situations, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Peters Became Public Law No: 117-333. on 01/05/2023

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Introduced In House on 05/12/2022

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Medicare for All Act of 2022 [S.4204] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
A bill to establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/12/2022

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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 [HB-7585] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Data Privacy ] [Food ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ]
To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/29/2022

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 12/05/2022

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CARE for Long COVID Act Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education for Long COVID Act [S.3726] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill to address research on, and improve access to, supportive services for individuals with long COVID.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/02/2022

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022

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Recognizing the important role America's forensic nurses play in supporting survivors and addressing violence. [HR-938] [Healthcare ] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
Recognizing the important role America's forensic nurses play in supporting survivors and addressing violence.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/23/2022

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Introduced In House on 02/09/2022

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Received In The House. on 02/18/2022

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SENIOR Act of 2022 Safeguarding Elderly Needs for Infrastructure and Occupational Resources Act of 2022 [HB-6530] [Healthcare ] [Senior Citizens ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Disaster Relief ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to sustain senior congregate care operations in the wake of ongoing COVID-19 financial burdens, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/28/2022

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Graves Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/13/2022

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/16/2021

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/01/2022

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 01/04/2022

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A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month". [SR-455] [Healthcare ] [Senior Citizens ] [Public Health ]
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

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/04/2021

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 10/19/2021

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