Rep. Robin Kelly

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District HD-IL-2
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 102

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US Congress 116th Congress

Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-1396]
(Sec. 3) requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of one Congressional Gold Medal to Katherine Johnson, in recognition of her service to the United States as a mathematician; one Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Christine Darden, for her service to the United States as an aeronautical engineer; two Congressional Gold Medals in commemoration of the lives of Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, in recognition of their service to the United States during the Space Race; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Signed By President. on 11/08/2019

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Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019 [HB-1948]
Includes certain lymphedema compression treatment items as covered durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/29/2019

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Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act [HB-1981]
Prohibits state Medicaid programs from covering conversion therapy. The bill defines conversion therapy as any practice or treatment that seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity in exchange for monetary compensation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/29/2019

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Commemorating the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth. [HR-265]
This resolution commemorates the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth, who demonstrates the indomitable will of people who yearn to be free and overcome impossible odds to win freedom for themselves and others.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/12/2019

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No Guns for Abusers Act of 2019 [HB-1287]
Authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants for state and local governments to implement procedures to remove firearms from individuals who are charged with or convicted of domestic violence or subject to a domestic violence protective order. Additionally, the bill sets forth the following requirements: the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) must report to Congress on best practices for implementing such procedures, the NIJ must contract with nongovernmental entities to study the comparative effectiveness of such procedures, and DOJ (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/25/2019

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Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act [HB-434]
Requires the Emancipation National Historic Trail, which extends approximately 51 miles and follows the migration route taken by newly freed slaves and other persons of African descent from Galveston, Texas, to Houston, Texas, to be studied for designation as a national scenic trail.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Became Public Law No: 116-111. (txt | Pdf) on 01/27/2020

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Acupuncture for Heroes and Seniors Act of 2019 [HB-1183]
To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure access to qualified acupuncturist services for military members and military dependents, to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure access to acupuncturist services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturist services under the Medicare program; to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the appointment of qualified acupuncturists as officers in the commissioned Regular Corps and the Ready (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/01/2019

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Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act [HB-1182]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide qualified acupuncturist services to veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. A qualified acupuncturist is an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise accredited and may be appointed as an employee of the VA or as a contractor. The VA shall carry out such program in at least one VA facility in each Veterans Integrated Service Network (regional VA health care administrative areas) in both urban and rural areas. The bill requires the VA to establish the Advisory Committee (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Introduced In House on 02/13/2019

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Climate Action Now Act [HB-9]
Requires the President to develop and update annually a plan for the United States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement on climate change. (Sec. 3) In addition, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to withdraw from the agreement. (Sec. 4) The bill outlines what must be included in the plan, including descriptions of steps to (1) cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26%-28% below 2005 levels by 2025, and (2) confirm that other parties to the agreement with major economies are fulfilling their announced contributions. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 79. on 05/07/2019

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Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019 [HB-1943]
Reauthorizes through FY2024 the Community Health Center Fund, which provides enhanced funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 06/04/2019

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