Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act [HB-463]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act t This bill states that is U.S. policy to not recognize the de jure or de facto sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. The bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of the de jure or de facto sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters. The President may waive such prohibitions if such a waiver is vital to U.S. national security
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HB-463: Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 02/16/2017
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017 [HB-490]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion: (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat. It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition. A physician who performs
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HB-490: Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 02/06/2017
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017 [HB-468]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[International ]
[Energy ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Trade ]
[Public Safety ]
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make foreign facilities that are located offshore and outside the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) liable for removal costs and damages that result from oil spills that reach (or threaten to reach) U.S. navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the EEZ. Specifically, the following parties may be held liable: (1) the owners or operators of the foreign facilities, including facilities located in, on, or under any land within foreign countries; and (2) the holders
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HB-468: Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 01/13/2017
Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2017 [HB-548]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to deem a hospital or an emergency department and a physician or physician group of a hospital or emergency department to be an employee of the Public Health Service with liability protection provided by the United States for purposes of any civil action that may arise due to providing emergency or post-stabilization services on or after January 1, 2016.
HB-548: Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Kelly (pa) Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The Primary Sponsor Of H.r. 548, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Dent, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Under Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. on 05/21/2018
United States Commission on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Act of 2017 [HB-545]
[Energy ]
[Trade ]
[Taxes ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Economic Development ]
United States Commission on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Act of 2017 This bill establishes the United States Commission on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to investigate and address any practices on the part of OPEC that prevent or reduce competition in the global oil market. The Commission shall be composed of a bipartisan group of 16 experts on energy and related matters chosen by the leadership of both parties in Congress and appointed by the President. All members of the Commission must be U.S. citizens.
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HB-545: United States Commission on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/13/2017
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017 [HB-564]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Food ]
Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt traditional large and premium cigars from regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and from user fees assessed on tobacco products by the FDA.
HB-564: Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/13/2017
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017 [HB-7]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Healthcare ]
[Insurance ]
[Taxes ]
[Public Health ]
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017 TITLE I--PROHIBITING FEDERALLY FUNDED ABORTIONS (Sec. 101) This bill makes permanent the prohibition on the use of federal funds, including funds in the budget of the District of Columbia, for abortion or health coverage that includes abortion. The prohibitions in this bill, and current prohibitions, do not apply to abortions in cases of rape or incest, or where a physical condition endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed. Abortions may not be provided
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HB-7: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/30/2017
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act [HB-592]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Social Security ]
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that: (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.
HB-592: Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/01/2017
Life at Conception Act [HB-681]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
Life at Conception Act This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.
HB-681: Life at Conception Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/24/2017
Conscience Protection Act of 2017 [HB-644]
[Healthcare ]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Religion ]
Conscience Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to codify the prohibition against the federal government and state and local governments that receive federal financial assistance for health-related activities penalizing or discriminating against a health care provider based on the provider's refusal to be involved in, or provide coverage for, abortion. Health care providers include health care professionals, health care facilities, social services providers, health care professional training programs, and health
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HB-644: Conscience Protection Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/24/2017