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Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) of 2017 [HB-2307] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Senior Citizens ] [Veterans ] [Public Health ]
Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) of 2017 This bill requires that any provision of law referring to current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) with respect to breast cancer screening, mammography, and prevention be administered as if: (1) the provision referred to USPSTF recommendations last issued before 2009; and (2) those recommendations applied to any screening mammography modality, including any digital modality of such a procedure. (In 2009, the USPSTF updated its guidelines to recommend (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/15/2017

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Behavioral Health Care Integration Act of 2017 [HB-2336] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Human Services ]
Behavioral Health Care Integration Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to replace a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) program to support demonstration projects for providing integrated health care to certain patient populations with a program to support integration of primary and behavioral health care. The program must be designed to lead to full collaboration between primary care and behavioral health providers in the same facility to ensure support for individuals with mental illness and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/05/2017

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Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 [S.1024] [Veterans ]
Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 This bill revises the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims appeals system. The bill permits a veteran to appeal within one year by: (1) requesting a review of the agency of original jurisdiction's (AOJ) decision by a higher-level adjudicator within AOJ using the same evidentiary record; (2) filing a supplemental claim with a regional office that includes the opportunity to submit additional evidence and have a hearing; or (3) appealing directly to the Board of Veterans' (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Reported By Senator Isakson With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-126. on 07/10/2017

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Veteran Overmedication Prevention Act of 2017 [S.992] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Public Health ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
Veteran Overmedication Prevention Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review the deaths of all covered veterans who died by suicide during the last five years, regardless of whether information relating to such deaths has been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A "covered veteran" is any veteran who received VA hospital care or medical services during the five-year period preceding the veteran's death. The (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/01/2017

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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 [HB-2228] [Crime ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies. Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers. The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly Became Public Law No: 115-113. (txt | Pdf) on 01/10/2018

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Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". [HR-297] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". Expresses support for the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.) Encourages that steps should be taken to: raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); inform people (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/05/2017

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Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection. [HR-282] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Education ]
Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection. Expresses support for efforts to: (1) exempt sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools, and (2) encourage health care professionals (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Esty Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Joyce Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The Primary Sponsor Of H.res 282, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Dent, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Under Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. on 06/05/2018

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FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 [S.934] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Consumer Protection ]
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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A resolution designating April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". [SR-128] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
A resolution designating April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". Designates April 2017 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.) Encourages that steps should be taken to: raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); inform all Americans about the dangers of (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2535-2536) on 04/25/2017

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Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act [HB-1987] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Ethics ]
Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act This bill establishes in the legislative branch an Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity to determine whether the President is mentally or physically unable to discharge the powers and duties of office. The commission: (1) within 72 hours after Congress adopts a concurrent resolution directing it to do so, shall conduct a medical examination to determine if the President is temporarily or permanently impaired by physical illness or disability, mental illness, mental deficiency, or alcohol (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/01/2017

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. [HR-262] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Promotes effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs. Urges youth-friendly and accessible health care services to better provide for the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to clinically and culturally appropriate care and treatment as early as possible. Commends the work of AIDS service organizations, community and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2017

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PIMA of 2017 Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2017 [HB-2066] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ]
PIMA of 2017 Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2017 This bill expands Medicare's prohibition on physician self-referrals to include, with specified exceptions, certain advanced imaging, anatomic pathology, radiation therapy, and physical therapy services. Additionally, the bill establishes increased civil monetary penalties for violations of the self-referral prohibition with respect to those services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall conduct a compliance review with respect to such referrals.

  

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

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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 [S.867] [Crime ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Veterans ] [Public Safety ]
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies. Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers. The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/17/2017

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Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2017 [HB-1912] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Mining ] [Public Health ]
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to revise requirements for miners' claims for pneumoconiosis (black lung) benefits. The Department of Labor must pay the attorneys' fees of prevailing parties on a qualifying benefit claim. This bill revises: (1) the standards of medical evidence that establish a presumption that a miner is totally disabled by black lung, and (2) payments to such miners (including their dependents). Black lung clinics may use federal funds to help individuals file claims. A (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Cartwright Introduced In House on 04/05/2017

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Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2017 [HB-1904] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ]
Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise physician supervision requirements under the Medicare program for radiology services performed by advanced level radiographers. Specifically, with respect to a state that has established such requirements for those services, the bill aligns Medicare's requirements with state requirements. An "advanced level radiographer" is a radiographer who has obtained specified certification from either the American Registry of Radiologic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/17/2017

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Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2017 [S.855] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Mining ] [Public Health ]
Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to revise requirements for miners' claims for pneumoconiosis (black lung) benefits. The Department of Labor must pay the attorneys' fees of prevailing parties on a qualifying benefit claim. This bill revises: (1) the standards of medical evidence that establish a presumption that a miner is totally disabled by black lung, and (2) payments to such miners, including their dependents. Black lung clinics may use federal funds to help individuals file claims. A person (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/05/2017

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SMASH Act Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act [S.849] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
SMASH Act Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend through FY2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants for mosquito control programs. The grant program is expanded so that grants may be used to address emerging, infectious mosquito-borne diseases and to improve existing control programs. The CDC must give preference to applicants that have: (1) a public health emergency due to a mosquito-borne disease, or (2) a control program that is (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/08/2017

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Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 [S.854] [Mining ] [Public Safety ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Workers' Compensation ]
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/05/2017

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Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1903] [Mining ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Crime ]
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to revise requirements governing: (1) investigations of mine accidents; (2) miners' rights and protections (e.g., whistle-blower rights and protections); (3) mine health and safety standards; (4) underground coal mines; and (5) health and safety training for miners. The Department of Labor, when investigating coal or other mines, must: (1) determine why an accident occurred and whether there were violations of law, mandatory health and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Scott Introduced In House on 04/05/2017

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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 [S.833] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Mental Health ] [Cybersecurity ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ]
Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 This bill expands Department of Defense (DOD) sexual trauma counseling and treatment to include: (1) cyber harassment of a sexual nature, and (2) members of the Armed Forces on active duty for training or inactive duty training. The bill sets forth the standard of proof, which may be rebutted, in the case of a veteran who claims that a covered mental health condition was incurred in or aggravated by military sexual trauma during active service. The reasons for granting or denying service-connection (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 07/11/2017

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