Sen. John Boozman
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Bills Introduced 105
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Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2017 [S.769]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise physician supervision requirements under the Medicare program for radiology services performed by advanced level radiographers. Specifically, with respect to a state that has established such requirements for those services, the bill aligns Medicare's requirements with state requirements. An "advanced level radiographer" is a radiographer who has obtained specified certification from either the American Registry of Radiologic
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/29/2017
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Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 [S.784]
[Veterans ]
[Social Security ]
[Disabilities ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 05/17/2017
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Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2017 [S.789]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2017 This bill amends the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 by exempting certain water transfers between public water supplies located on, along, or across the boundaries of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana from prohibitions on illegal trade of plants and wildlife. Specifically, the prohibitions do not apply to covered water transfers containing a prohibited species if: (1) the species are present in both public water supplies before the transfer and the water is transferred directly
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/30/2017
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Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017 [S.794]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the process by which Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) issue and reconsider local coverage determinations (LCDs) that: (1) are new, (2) restrict or substantively revise existing LCDs, or (3) are otherwise specified in regulation. (MACs are private insurers that process Medicare claims within specified geographic areas.) Before such an LCD may take effect, the MAC issuing the determination must, with respect
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/30/2017
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to support the territorial integrity of Georgia. [SR-106]
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[National Security ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to support the territorial integrity of Georgia. Supports the U.S. Stimson Doctrine to not recognize territorial changes effected by force, and affirms that this policy should continue to guide U.S. foreign policy. Condemns Russia's military intervention and occupation of Georgia and its continuous illegal activities along the occupation line in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia. Calls upon the governement of Russia to: (1) withdraw its recognition of Georgia's territories of Abkhazia and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2155-2156) on 03/30/2017
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WILD Act Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act [S.826]
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[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
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[Water ]
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WILD Act Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 several programs that provide funding for wildlife conservation and sets forth requirements for invasive species management. TITLE I--PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION (Sec. 1001) This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. TITLE II--FISH AND WILDLIFE COORDINATION (Sec. 2002) This bill amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to direct federal agencies that have duties relating to invasive species
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 09/07/2017
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. [SCR-12]
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Recognizes that the intent of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 included the presumption that veterans who served in the Armed Forces in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam between January
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2219-2220) on 04/04/2017
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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 [S.808]
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[Healthcare ]
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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Reported By Senator Alexander With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 07/09/2018
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PACE Act of 2017 Protecting Americans from Credit Entanglements Act of 2017 [S.838]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
[Housing ]
PACE Act of 2017 Protecting Americans from Credit Entanglements Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 05/11/2017
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen. [SR-114]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) an urgent and comprehensive international diplomatic effort is necessary to address obstacles in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen that are preventing humanitarian aid from being delivered; and (2) the contributions of U.S. charities, non-profit organizations, religious organizations, and businesses have an important role in addressing humanitarian crises. Calls for the United States
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6143-6144) on 09/26/2017