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Rep. Sam Graves

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District HD-MO-6

Party Republican

Bills Introduced 23

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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HCR-41	Federal	Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States declaration of war against Germany and entry into World War I and recognizing and appreciating the lasting historical significance and heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the United States Armed Forces in that conflict. Honors the members of the U.S. Armed Forces for their service during World War I. Congratulates the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard during the commemoration of the centennial of World War I. Republican: 57% (12) Democrat: 38% (8) Independent: 4% (1) 57% Republican support 38% Democrat support 4% Independent support	Armed Forces And National Security
HB-1783	Federal	Improving Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) develop a plan for working with institutions of higher education to develop partnerships for the establishment or expansion of programs of advanced degrees in prosthetics and orthotics in order to improve and enhance the availability of high quality prosthetic and orthotic care for veterans; and (2) provide full practice authority to advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and such other licensed VA health care professionals as is consistent with the education, training, and certification of such professionals without regard to any limitation that would otherwise be imposed on the health care practice of such professionals by a state licensing or credentialing body. The Department of Defense (DOD) must transfer to the VA upon request the credentialing data of a DOD health care provider who is hired by the VA. Republican: 25% (6) Democrat: 75% (18) 25% Republican support 75% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Department Of Veterans Affairs Disability And Paralysis Education Programs Funding Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Health Personnel Health Programs Administration And Funding Health Technology, Devices, Supplies Higher Education Licensing And Registrations
HCR-45	Federal	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 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, served in Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Expresses the intent that such veterans who served in those areas and other areas exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with connected medical conditions should be equally recognized for such exposure through equitable benefits and coverage as those who served in the inland rivers and on the Vietnamese land mass. Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to review its policy that excludes presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure for such veterans. Republican: 43% (32) Democrat: 56% (42) 43% Republican support 56% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Remedies Asia Conflicts And Wars Department Of Veterans Affairs Disability And Paralysis Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Veterans' Medical Care Veterans' Pensions And Compensation Vietnam
HB-1895	Federal	Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2017 Republican: 100% (22) 100% Republican support	Health
HB-1904	Federal	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 Technologists or the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants. Republican: 48% (24) Democrat: 51% (25) 48% Republican support 51% Democrat support	Health Health Personnel Licensing And Registrations Medical Tests And Diagnostic Methods Medicare Radiation
HB-2024	Federal	End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2017 This bill prohibits state or local taxes that discriminate against the rental of motor vehicles, the business of renting motor vehicles, or motor vehicle rental property, except where such tax is imposed as of the enactment date of this bill, the tax does not lapse, the tax rate does not increase, and the tax base for such tax does not change. A tax that is imposed on the rental of motor vehicles or a motor vehicle rental business is discriminatory if: (1) it is not generally applicable to more than 51% of other rentals of tangible personal property or businesses within a state or locality, or (2) the rate exceeds the generally applicable tax rate on at least 51% of the other rentals of tangible personal property or businesses within the jurisdiction. A tax discriminates against motor vehicle rental property if a state or locality: (1) assesses the property at a value that has a higher ratio to the true market value of the property than the ratio applicable to commercial and industrial property, or (2) levies or collects either a tax on an assessment prohibited by this bill or an ad valorem property tax on motor vehicle rental property at a generally applicable rate that exceeds the rate for commercial and industrial property in the jurisdiction. A person who is aggrieved by a discriminatory tax may bring a civil action in a U.S. district court for damages, injunctive relief, other legal or equitable relief, or declaratory relief. Republican: 70% (21) Democrat: 30% (9) 70% Republican support 30% Democrat support	Taxation Civil Actions And Liability Lease And Rental Services Motor Vehicles Property Tax Sales And Excise Taxes State And Local Taxation Tax Administration And Collection, Taxpayers
HB-2107	Federal	Fairness for Pilots Act Republican: 60% (3) Democrat: 40% (2) 60% Republican support 40% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works
HB-2224	Federal	Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoggle Act This bill requires that the Medicare hospital wage index floor for non-rural areas be calculated using state-specific, rather than national, budget neutrality. (The Medicare hospital wage index is used to calculate geographic adjustments to Medicare reimbursements.) Republican: 100% (24) 100% Republican support	Health Health Facilities And Institutions Health Personnel Hospital Care Medicare Wages And Earnings
HB-2228	Federal	Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies. Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers. The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program to include establishing peer mentoring mental health and wellness pilot programs within state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. (Sec. 3) DOJ must coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services to develop educational resources for mental health providers regarding the culture of law enforcement agencies and therapies for mental health issues common to law enforcement officers. (Sec. 4) DOJ must also: (1) review existing crisis hotlines, recommend improvements, and research annual mental health checks; (2) examine the mental health and wellness needs of federal officers; (3) ensure that recommendations, resources, or programs under this bill protect the privacy of participating officers; and (4) report to Congress on findings and final recommendations. Republican: 66% (22) Democrat: 33% (11) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	Crime And Law Enforcement Congressional Oversight Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Government Studies And Investigations Health Promotion And Preventive Care Law Enforcement Officers Medical Tests And Diagnostic Methods Mental Health Right Of Privacy Worker Safety And Health
HR-312	Federal	Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being. Thanks and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week. Republican: 38% (5) Democrat: 61% (8) 38% Republican support 61% Democrat support	Education Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Elementary And Secondary Education Teaching, Teachers, Curricula

Title: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States declaration of war against Germany and entry into World War I and recognizing and appreciating the lasting historical significance and heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the United States Armed Forces in that conflict.