Subject Health care quality | Current

State	Bill	Summary/Title	Last Action
US	SB543	VISN Reorganization Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to organize the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) into 12 geographically defined Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). Directs the Secretary to ensure that each VI... [Detail][Text]	2013-05-09 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
US	SR133	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress and the States should investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices. [Detail][Text]	2013-05-08 To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
US	SR134	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all incidents of abusive, unsanitary, or illegal health care practices should be condemned and prevented and the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. [Detail][Text]	2013-05-08 To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
US	HB1473	Standard of Care Protection Act of 2013 [Detail][Text]	2013-04-30 To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
US	HB1666	Patient Centered Quality Care for Life Act [Detail][Text]	2013-04-26 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	HB1733	Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2013 [Detail][Text]	2013-04-26 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	SR118	Expresses support for: (1) the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month, and (2) research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials. Commends t... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-25 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3047)
US	HB1200	American Health Security Act of 2013 - Establishes the State-Based American Health Security Program to provide every U.S. resident who is a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful resident alien with health care services. Requires each participating state ... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-23 To House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Committee
US	HB1615	Examining America's Mental Health Services Act of 2013 [Detail][Text]	2013-04-19 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	SB739	National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act [Detail][Text]	2013-04-16 To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
US	HB1487	Improved Health Care at Lower Cost Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) and XI of the Social Security Act with respect to the prohibition against certain (potential financial conflict-of-interest) physician referrals. Excepts from the physicia... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-12 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	HR149	Expresses support for: (1) the designation of, and the goals and ideals of, Parkinson's Awareness Month; and (2) research to find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who particip... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-12 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	SB689	Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 [Detail][Text]	2013-04-11 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 37.
US	HB672	Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to states and nonprofit entities for cons... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-08 To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
US	HB698	HIV Organ Policy Equity Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to repeal the requirement that the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network adopt and use standards of quality for the acquisition and transportation of donated organs that inclu... [Detail][Text]	2013-04-08 To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
US	SR91	Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, and individuals in preventing disease and injury. Encourages increased efforts and investment of resources ... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-23 To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
US	HR124	Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, and individuals in preventing disease and injury. Encourages increased efforts and investment of resources ... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-22 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	HB1370	International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2013 - Requires an individual or entity that operates a website that provides access to international travel services to provide on its website, in a clear and conspicuous way, information regarding the h... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-22 To House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee
US	SB642	Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013 [Detail][Text]	2013-03-21 To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
US	SB330	HIV Organ Policy Equity Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to repeal the requirement that the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network adopt and use standards of quality for the acquisition and transportation of donated organs that inclu... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-20 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
US	HB1146	Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require personnel (excluding physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) who furnish t... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-15 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	SB557	Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2013 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-13 To Senate Finance Committee
US	HB942	Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover, as medical and other health services, complex rehabilitation technology items designed and configured for a ... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-08 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	HB986	Rural Health Clinic Fairness Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare: (1) electronic health record (EHR) incentives to eligible professionals practicing in rural health clinics, and (2) electronic pre... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-08 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	HB809	Field EMS Quality, Innovation, and Cost Effectiveness Improvements Act of 2013 - Designates the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the primary federal agency for emergency medical services (EMS) and trauma care. Establishes the Office o... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-04 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	HB896	Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of the pediatric quality measures program and the Medicaid Quality Measurement Program (MQMP),... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-01 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	HB805	Quality Improvement Organization Program Restoration Act - Amends the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 to repeal its revisions to requirements for contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs). Amends title XI of t... [Detail][Text]	2013-03-01 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee
US	SB425	Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of the pediatric quality measures program and the Medicaid Quality Measurement Program (MQMP),... [Detail][Text]	2013-02-28 To Senate Finance Committee
US	SB11	Fiscal Sustainability Act of 2013 - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to authorize a five-year renewable comprehensive Medicaid waiver to allow a state to elect to provide medical assistance under SSA title XIX (Medicaid), directly or ... [Detail][Text]	2013-02-26 To Senate Finance Committee
US	HB676	Expanded & Improved Medicare for All Act - Establishes the Medicare for All Program to provide all individuals residing in the United States and U.S. territories with free health care that includes all medically necessary care, such as primary ca... [Detail][Text]	2013-02-22 To House Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Committee
US	SR21	Designates February 14, 2013, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care. Recognizes the importance of a respectful relationship between health care professionals and their patients in promoting better health outcomes. Encourages all h... [Detail][Text]	2013-02-14 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S789)
US	SB348	Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to states and nonprofit entities for cons... [Detail][Text]	2013-02-14 To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
US	SR26	Recognizes that: (1) access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of U.S. communities; (2) preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in ... [Detail][Text]	2013-02-07 To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
US	SB44	Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2013 or MCAP Act - Prescribes requirements for lawsuits for health care liability claims related to the provision of health care services. Sets a statute of limitations of three years after the date of manifestat... [Detail][Text]	2013-01-22 To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
US	HB116	Medical Checklist Act of 2013 - Requires the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, acting through the Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, to conduct a study on the development and efficacy of medical checklists, i... [Detail][Text]	2013-01-04 To House Subcommittee on Health Committee