Rep. Jody Hice

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District HD-GA-10
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 45

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US Congress 115th Congress

Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act [HB-873] [Veterans ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Military ] [Arts and Culture ] [National Security ]
Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (Sec. 2) This bill allows the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. The memorial shall be established in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expenses for the establishment of the memorial. The (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Became Public Law No: 115-51. (txt | Pdf) on 08/18/2017

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Condemning North Korea's development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles, and for other purposes. [HR-92] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Military ]
Condemning North Korea's development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles, and for other purposes. Condemns North Korea's development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles. Welcomes the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea to counter North Korea's missile threat. Urges the government of the People's Republic of China to immediately cease its diplomatic intimidation and economic coercion against South Korea in an attempt to block the THAAD deployment. Reaffirms: (1) U.S. support (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Motion To Reconsider Laid On The Table Agreed To Without Objection. on 04/03/2017

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To terminate the Department of Education. [HB-899] [Education ]
To terminate the Department of Education. This bill terminates the Department of Education on December 31, 2018.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Introduced In House on 02/07/2017

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Lymphedema Treatment Act [HB-930] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ]
Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as 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. Steve Russell Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/21/2017

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English Language Unity Act of 2017 [HB-997] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Education ]
English Language Unity Act of 2017 This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. Naturalization ceremonies and official functions of the U.S. government, subject to exceptions, must be conducted in English. The bill declares that all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of U.S. laws. A person injured by a violation of this bill may obtain relief, including a declaratory judgment, in a civil action. English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/02/2017

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Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017 [HB-1017] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Senior Citizens ]
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017 This bill waives Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Lance Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be Considered As The First Sponsor Of H.r. 1017, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Dent Of Pennsylvania, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Under Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 05/15/2018

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Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act [HB-1038] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Healthcare ] [Consumer Protection ]
Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit Medicare Prescription Drug Plan sponsors from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies. (A "clean claim" is a Medicare claim that is free of defects such as incomplete documentation.)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E306) on 03/09/2017

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Fairness in Firearm Testing Act [HB-1047] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Fairness in Firearm Testing Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. The ATF must make a digital video disc containing a copy of the recording available to: (1) a person requesting a copy who claims an ownership interest in such item, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 03/02/2017

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Shauna Hill Post 9/11 Education Benefits Transferability Act [HB-1112] [Veterans ] [Education ] [Military ]
Shauna Hill Post 9/11 Education Benefits Transferability Act This bill authorizes the reassignment a veteran's or Armed Forces member's Post-9/11 education benefits to another eligible dependent in cases where the original designated beneficiary dies without having used all of such benefits. Such provision shall apply to deaths occurring on or after August 1, 2009.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Brat Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 03/03/2017

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Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 [HB-1133] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ]
Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) provide for an operation on a live donor to carry out a transplant procedure for an eligible veteran, notwithstanding that the live donor may not be eligible for VA health care, and (2) provide for such an operation at a VA facility or a non-VA facility that has an agreement with the VA. (The live donor shall be deemed to be an individual eligible for hospital (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 11/08/2017

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