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Adult Day Center Enhancement Act [HB-320]
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Institutes several requirements for the Administration for Community Living (ACL) relating to certain adult day programs. Specifically, the ACL must conduct a survey of current programs for individuals, including young adults, with neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or traumatic brain injury. In addition to identifying successful programs, the ACL must also develop best practices for establishing such programs. The ACL must also establish a grant program to fund adult day programs that serve younger
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/31/2019
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Concussion Awareness and Education Act of 2019 [HB-280]
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Establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to youth and sports-related concussion research. Among other things, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to establish a national system to determine the incidence of sports-related concussions among youth. The National Institutes of Health must also conduct or support specified concussion research, such as research regarding predictors and outcome modifiers of youth concussions. The bill also temporarily establishes a Concussion Research Commission. The commission
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 01/31/2019
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Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2019 [HB-100]
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Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the deaths of 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. Among other elements, the report shall include the total number
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 04/30/2019
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Global Brain Health Act of 2017 [HB-4621]
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Global Brain Health Act of 2017 This bill directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish the Global Autism Assistance Program to: (1) support activities by nongovernmental organizations and other service providers focused on autism in developing countries, and (2) establish a "teach the teachers" program to train health and education professionals working with such children. The President may provide assistance to support a network of trained medical practitioners to treat hydrocephalus in children at pediatric hospitals
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 12/15/2017
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Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and expressing support for the designation of October 2018 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". [HR-1137]
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Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and expressing support for the designation of October 2018 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 10/30/2018
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A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2017 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". [SR-284]
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A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2017 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". Designates October 2017 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6325; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6323) on 10/04/2017
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A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2018 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". [SR-680]
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A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2018 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". Designates October 2018 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 10/11/2018
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A resolution designating September 2017 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". [SR-252]
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A resolution designating September 2017 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". Designates September 2017 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis. Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and others that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5706-5707; Text: Cr S5485) on 09/13/2017
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Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017 [HB-4297]
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Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017 This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to the shingles vaccine. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding: (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to the shingles vaccine without cost-sharing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Napolitano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/10/2017
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Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 [HB-6615]
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Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Signed By President. on 12/21/2018
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John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [S.2987]
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John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Cooperative Threat Reduction;
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Inhofe. With Written Report No. 115-262. on 06/05/2018
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A bill to provide for the issuance of an Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp. [S.2208]
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A bill to provide for the issuance of an Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 12/07/2017
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VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 [HB-5674]
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VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 This bill consolidates Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs, revises other VA health care programs and facilities provisions, and makes appropriations for veterans care. The bill establishes the Veterans Community Care Program to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care services through certain non-VA providers to veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system or otherwise entitled to VA
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Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Reported By The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-671, Part I. on 05/11/2018
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A resolution supporting the designation of April 2018 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". [SR-484]
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A resolution supporting the designation of April 2018 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Isakson
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/25/2018
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Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act [HB-4087]
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Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to report on ultrafine particles and their health impacts for communities around the 20 largest U.S. airports. The FAA must coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, and others.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 10/20/2017
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BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act [S.2076]
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BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to award cooperative agreements: (1) for the establishment or support of national or regional centers of excellence in public health practice in Alzheimer's disease; (2) to state public health departments, Native American tribes, and other entities to promote cognitive functioning, address cognitive impairment and unique aspects of Alzheimer's disease, and help meet the needs of caregivers; (3) for
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Signed By President. on 12/31/2018
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-5515]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including helicopters, combat vehicles, weapons, aircraft, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 08/13/2018
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Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-5499]
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Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Stephen Michael Gleason.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 04/12/2018
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BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act [HB-4256]
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BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/10/2017
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Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act [S.2652]
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Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Stephen Michael Gleason.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Signed By President. on 01/03/2019