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US Congress 117th Congress

Social Determinants for Moms Act [HB-943]
To address social determinants of maternal health with respect to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 03/09/2021

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A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States to educate providers, managed care entities, and other insurers about the value and process of delivering respectful maternal health care through diverse and multidisciplinary care provider models, and for other purposes. [S.287]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States to educate providers, managed care entities, and other insurers about the value and process of delivering respectful maternal health care through diverse and multidisciplinary care provider models, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/08/2021

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To provide emergency funding for home visiting programs during the pandemic, and for other purposes. [HB-926]
To provide emergency funding for home visiting programs during the pandemic, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor Introduced In House on 02/08/2021

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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 [HB-959]
To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/23/2021

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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States to educate providers, managed care entities, and other insurers about the value and process of delivering respectful maternal health care through diverse and multidisciplinary care provider models, and for other purposes. [HB-945]
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States to educate providers, managed care entities, and other insurers about the value and process of delivering respectful maternal health care through diverse and multidisciplinary care provider models, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/09/2021

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Data to Save Moms Act [HB-925]
To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/15/2021

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End Diaper Need Act of 2021 [S.304]
A bill to provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program to address the increased burden that maintaining the health and hygiene of infants and toddlers, medically complex children, and low-income adults or adults with disabilities who rely on adult incontinence materials and supplies place on families in need, the resultant adverse health effects on children and families, and the limited child care options available for infants and toddlers who lack sufficient diapers and diapering (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/08/2021

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Protecting Moms Who Served Act [HB-958]
To codify maternity care coordination programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/13/2021

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FEMA Climate Change Preparedness Act [S.280]
A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to revise the policy of the Agency to address the threats of climate change, to include considerations of climate change in the strategic plan of the Agency, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/08/2021

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COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act [HB-886]
To provide funds through the Social Services Block Grant program for diaper assistance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 02/05/2021

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Emergency Family Stabilization Act [S.220]
A bill to provide emergency relief to youth, children, and families experiencing homelessness, in light of the health and economic consequences of COVID-19.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/04/2021

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Investments in Rural Transit Act of 2021 [S.267]
A bill to increase the Federal share of operating costs for certain projects that receive grants under the Formula Grants to Rural Areas Program of the Federal Transit Administration.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Subcommittee On Housing, Transportation, And Community Development. Hearings Held. on 06/08/2021

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COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act [S.237]
A bill to provide funds through the Social Services Block Grant program for diaper assistance.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/04/2021

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GIVE MILK Act Giving Increased Variety to Ensure Milk Into the Lives of Kids Act [HB-818]
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to allow certain participants in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children to elect to be issued a variety of types of milk, including whole milk, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Thompson Introduced In House on 02/04/2021

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Restoring Communities Left Behind Act [HB-816]
To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to help revitalize certain localities, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/04/2021

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Summer Meals Act of 2021 [HB-783]
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the efficiency of summer meals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Assuming First Sponsorhip - Mr. Larsen (wa) Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 783, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Young, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 07/29/2022

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FEMA Climate Change Preparedness Act [HB-744]
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to revise the policy of the Agency to address the threats of climate change, to include considerations of climate change in the strategic plan of the Agency, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 02/04/2021

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Relaunching America’s Workforce Act [S.200]
A bill to provide State and local workforce and career and technical education systems the support to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/03/2021

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Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021 [S.216]
A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to award grants to eligible entities to purchase and install, as applicable, zero emissions port equipment and technology, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 02/03/2021

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To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States. [HB-756]
To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman Introduced In House on 02/03/2021

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