Sen. Cory Gardner
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District HD-CO-4
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 139
Sponsored Legislation
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ACE Kids Act of 2017 Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2017 [S.428]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
ACE Kids Act of 2017 Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act of 2017 This bill allows a state Medicaid program or child health plan to provide coordinated care through enhanced pediatric health homes (EPHHs) for children who have complex medical conditions. Pursuant to an agreement with a state, an EPHH offers: (1) comprehensive pediatric care management, (2) care coordination and health promotion, (3) comprehensive transitional care, (4) patient and family support, (5) referrals to community and social support services, (6) the use of health information
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/16/2017
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Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act [S.405]
[Student Loans ]
[Taxes ]
[Education ]
[Disabilities ]
[Mental Health ]
Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of an individual the discharge of student loans or private education loans due to the death or disability of the student. The bill also amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education (ED) to discharge the liability on loans that parents received on behalf of a student who: (1) has become permanently and totally disabled, or (2) is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to a physical or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/16/2017
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. [SJR-24]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Taxes ]
[National Security ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[Finance ]
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the U.S. gross domestic
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1450-1452) on 02/27/2017
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RACE for Children Act Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity for Children Act [S.456]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Children and Youth ]
RACE for Children Act Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity for Children Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for sponsors of certain drugs and biological products for adult cancer to assess the use of their medications in pediatric populations. (Currently, applications for FDA approval of new medications or new uses of medications must include pediatric assessments of safety and effectiveness for claimed indications, with exceptions.) The pediatric assessment for
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/27/2017
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Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 [S.486]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Disabilities ]
Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories. (A competitive bidding program has replaced the use of established fee schedule amounts to determine payments under Medicare for certain durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs.)
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/01/2017
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Stewardship End Result Contracting Improvement Act of 2017 [S.485]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Agriculture ]
Stewardship End Result Contracting Improvement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to authorize the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to obligate funds to cover any potential cancellation or termination costs (cancellation ceiling) in stages that are economically or programmatically viable with respect to an agreement or contract for a stewardship end result contracting project. The Forest Service and BLM shall submit written notice to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget 30 days
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/01/2017
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Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act [S.487]
[Healthcare ]
[Taxes ]
[Student Loans ]
[Animals ]
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income payments under the federal veterinary medicine loan repayment program or any state loan repayment or forgiveness program that is intended to provide for increased access to veterinary services in such state.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/01/2017
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017 [S.504]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[International ]
[Funding ]
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card (ABT Card) to an individual who: (1) is a U.S. citizen, (2) has been approved and is in good standing in an existing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) international trusted traveler program, and (3) is engaged in business in the Asia-Pacific region or is a U.S. government official engaged in Asia-Pacific
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Became Public Law No: 115-79. (txt | Pdf) on 11/02/2017
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State Cyber Resiliency Act [S.516]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Crime ]
State Cyber Resiliency Act This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to administer a State Cyber Resiliency Grant Program to assist state, local, and tribal governments in preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to cyber threats. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may award states with planning and biennial implementation grants under the program to: adopt cybersecurity best practices; mitigate talent gaps in government workforces; protect public safety answering points, emergency communications,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/02/2017
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A resolution recognizing the 196th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States. [SR-81]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
A resolution recognizing the 196th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States. Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 196th anniversary of the independence of Greece. Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed. Notes Greece's important role in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 196 years ago.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1897) on 03/21/2017