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Research First Act of 2013 [HB-2811]
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Research First Act of 2013 - Appropriates, for FY2013, an additional $1.55 billion to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Rescinds: (1) $400 million from the Department of Defense--Overseas Contingency Operations--Operation and Maintenance--Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund account, and (2) $1.15 billion from the Department of Defense (DOD) account.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Appropriations. on 07/24/2013
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Critical Care Assessment and Improvement Act of 2013 [HB-2651]
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Critical Care Assessment and Improvement Act of 2013 - Requires studies on critical care health services in the United States by the Institute of Medicine and the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Directs the HHS Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to establish the Critical Care Coordinating Council to coordinate the collection and analysis of information on current NIH research relating to the care of the critically ill and injured,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Pocan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/23/2013
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Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2013 [HB-2433]
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Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2013 -Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct and support research that utilizes human stem cells, including human embryonic stem cells. Limits such research to human embryonic stem cells that have been derived from cells from human embryos that: (1) were created using in vitro fertilization for reproductive purposes and are no longer needed for those purposes, and (2) were donated by the individuals who sought reproductive treatment with written
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Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Dent
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/21/2013
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Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act of 2013 [HB-2101]
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Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take certain actions regarding eating disorder research, including to: (1) implement a scientifically justified budget for research on eating disorders, (2) coordinate and evaluate NIH research activities and programs, (3) expand NIH research on eating disorders, (4) establish a task force on eating disorder research, and (5) provide for centers of excellence for research on
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health, Employment, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/08/2013
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Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act [HB-2019]
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Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to terminate the entitlement of any major or minor political party to a payment from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund for a presidential nominating convention. Transfers amounts in each account maintained for such purpose for the national committee of a party to a 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund, making them available only for allocation to national research institutes and national centers through the Common Fund for making grants for pediatric research
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 113-94. on 04/03/2014
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Kids First Research Act of 2013 [HB-1724]
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Kids First Research Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to terminate: (1) the taxpayer election to designate $3 of income tax liability for financing of presidential election campaigns, (2) the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, and (3) the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. Redesignates the Presidential Election Campaign Fund as the 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund. Makes amounts in the Fund available only for allocation to national research institutes and national centers through the Common Fund for making grants
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Messer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/03/2013
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Inspiring Scientific Research and Innovation Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2013 [HB-1301]
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Inspiring Scientific Research and Innovation Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2013 - Appropriates, for FY2013, an additional $3 billion to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to remain available until expended. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the recovery period for the depreciation of an airplane: (1) used in directly carrying out activities essential to the function of a trade or business other than the commercial or contract carrying of freight or passengers; and (2) whose primary use is not for the transportation of freight
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/11/2013
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American Health Security Act of 2013 [HB-1200]
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American Health Security Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives concerning recognition of health care as a human right. Establishes the State-Based American Health Security Program to provide every U.S. resident who is a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful resident alien with health care services. Requires each participating state to establish a state health security program. Eliminates benefits under: (1) titles XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XXI (Children's Health Insurance) (CHIP, formerly known as SCHIP) of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jim McDermott
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/23/2013
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Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act [HB-14]
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Provides funding for various public health programs and activities and revises multiple provisions, including within the tax code, to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and otherwise address health outcomes. The bill specifically makes changes to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains; prevent diversion of controlled substances; increase access to telehealth services under Medicare; and expand various public health programs to address health disparities, maternal and infant health, and behavioral health.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 11/02/2020
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Humane Research and Testing Act of 2020 [HB-8633]
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Establishes the National Center for Alternatives to Animal Research and Testing within the National Institutes of Health to promote alternatives to animal research and testing and to reduce the number of animals used in such research and testing. It also requires federal departments or agencies and federally funded research entities that use animals for research and testing to develop plans to reduce the use of animals in their activities and annually report the number of animals that they use to the center. The center must make this information
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 10/20/2020
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The Heroes Act [S.4800]
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A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. on 11/09/2020
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A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. [SR-499]
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Commends the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering for its leadership in research and its role in advancing technologies that improve patient health. Recognizes: (1) the remarkable impact that biomedical research supported by the Institute has had on patients, and (2) the importance of maintaining a strong commitment to pursuing the next generation of life-saving treatments and technologies.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4308-4310; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S4310; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4305) on 06/19/2012
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A resolution designating the week of September 16, 2012, as "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week", reaffirming the importance of an enhanced and coordinated research effort on mitochondrial diseases, and commending the National Institutes of Health for its efforts to improve the understanding of mitochondrial diseases. [SR-490]
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Designates the week of September 16, 2012, as Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week. Reaffirms the importance of an enhanced and coordinated research effort aimed at improving the understanding of primary mitochondrial diseases and the development of treatments and cures. Commends the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for its efforts to organize a symposium to improve the understanding of mitochondrial diseases and to enhance collaboration and chart a course for future mitochondrial disease research. Encourages NIH to place a greater priority on
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6870-6871) on 11/15/2012
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease. [SR-176]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease, and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for that purpose any amounts becoming available from the sale of that stamp.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2848) on 05/10/2011
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A resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the United States National Library of Medicine. [SR-163]
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Commemorates the 175th anniversary of the United States National Library of Medicine. Salutes the National Library of Medicine for a long and distinguished record of service to U.S. citizens and people around the world and for its many contributions in the area of information innovation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2692-2693) on 05/04/2011
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American Health Security Act of 2011 [S.915]
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American Health Security Act of 2011 - Establishes the State-Based American Health Security Program to provide every U.S. resident who is a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful resident alien with health care services. Requires each participating state to establish a state health security program. Eliminates benefits under: (1) titles XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XXI (Children's Health Insurance) (CHIP, formerly known as SCHIP) of the Social Security Act; (2) the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program; and (3) TRICARE. Repeals provisions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/09/2011
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National Office for Social Work Research Act [S.41]
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National Office for Social Work Research Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the Office of Social Work Research in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct, support, and disseminate targeted research concerning social work methods and outcomes related to problems of significant social concern. Requires the Office to: (1) promote research and training to inform social work practices, and (2) provide policymakers with research to better understand complex social issues and make informed funding decisions about service
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Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel Inouye
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/25/2011
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Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012 [S.3566]
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Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop a scientific framework for research on recalcitrant cancers (cancer with a 5-year relative survival rate below 50%), which includes: (1) a review of the status of research, such as a summary of findings, identification of promising scientific advances, a description of the availability of qualified scientific researchers, and the identification of resources available to facilitate research; (2)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Harkin. Without Written Report. on 09/19/2012
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Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012 [S.3560]
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Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop a scientific framework for research on recalcitrant cancers (cancer with a 5-year relative survival rate below 50%), which includes: (1) a review of the status of research, such as a summary of findings, identification of promising scientific advances, a description of the availability of qualified scientific researchers, and the identification of resources available to facilitate research; (2)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/19/2012
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research Act of 2012 [S.3396]
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, including through: (1) the dissemination of information on the definition of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and on good neonatal care of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia patients, (2) outreach to minority populations regarding Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and (3) the promotion of good
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5135-5136) on 07/18/2012