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US Congress 117th Congress

Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022 [S.2789] [Budget and Spending ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 135. on 09/22/2021

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Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022 [HB-5304] [Budget and Spending ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ]
Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rosa DeLauro Introduced In House on 09/21/2021

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Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act [HB-5305] [Budget and Spending ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rosa DeLauro Signed By President. on 09/30/2021

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Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 [HB-5296] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Climate Change ] [Science ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To reduce the health risks of heat by establishing the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee to improve extreme heat preparedness, planning, and response, requiring a study, and establishing financial assistance programs to address heat effects, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Assuming First Sponsorship - Ms. Bonamici Asked Unanimous Consent That She May Hereafter Be Considered To Be The First Sponsor Of H.r. 5296, As Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Crist Of Florida, For The Purposes Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Re-printings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 12/01/2022

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Urban Indian Health Confer Act [HB-5221] [Healthcare ] [Native American Affairs ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish an urban Indian organization confer policy for the Department of Health and Human Services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Committee On Indian Affairs. Hearings Held. on 07/20/2022

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Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected. [HR-629] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/13/2021

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Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month". [HR-633] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/10/2021

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To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to extend the coverage of Coronavirus Relief Fund payments to Tribal Governments. [HB-5119] [Social Security ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Native American Affairs ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Budget and Spending ] [Disaster Relief ]
To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to extend the coverage of Coronavirus Relief Fund payments to Tribal Governments.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore Received In The Senate. on 12/09/2021

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Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2021, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal child health crisis in the Black community and the important role that breastfeeding plays in improving maternal and infant health outcomes. [HR-603] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2021, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal child health crisis in the Black community and the important role that breastfeeding plays in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Adams Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 08/25/2021

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that policies governing access to medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science. [HR-589] [Healthcare ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Public Health ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that policies governing access to medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 08/18/2021

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DIVERSE Trials Act Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone Trials Act [HB-5030] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Science ]
To improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for COVID-19 and future public health threats to address social determinants of health.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 08/13/2021

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Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 [S.2691] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Social Security ]
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 08/10/2021

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DIVERSE Trials Act Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone Trials Act [S.2706] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Science ]
A bill to improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for COVID-19 and future public health threats to address social determinants of health.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 08/10/2021

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A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031. [SCR-14] [Budget and Spending ]
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 601, S. Con. Res. 14 Is Considered Passed House. on 08/24/2021

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Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act [HB-4794] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Public Health ]
To improve mammography services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 10/14/2021

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Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act [S.2533] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Public Health ]
A bill to improve mammography services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Became Public Law No: 117-135. (txt | Pdf) on 06/07/2022

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Honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Black Nurses Association. [HR-572] [Healthcare ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Health ]
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Black Nurses Association.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/30/2021

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Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2021 [S.2510] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Climate Change ] [Science ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill to reduce the health risks of heat by establishing the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee to improve extreme heat preparedness, planning, and response, requiring a study, and establishing financial assistance programs to address heat effects, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Cantwell With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/12/2022

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Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 [HB-4555] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Education ] [Consumer Protection ] [Children and Youth ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/09/2021

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Energy Efficient Public Buildings Act of 2021 [HB-4542] [Energy ] [Budget and Spending ] [Grants ]
To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 07/20/2021

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