| US | HB3192 | Engross | CHIP Mental Health Parity Act This bill requires Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial requirements and treatment limitations applicable to such services shall not diffe...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-20
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | HB5590 | Engross | Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop an action plan to provide recommendations on changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs to enhance: (1) the treatment and prevention ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-20
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | HB3 | Engross | Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act This bill rescinds approximately $15 billion in budget authority over 2018-2028 that was proposed to be rescinded by the President under procedures included in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974....
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-20
Motion to discharge Senate Committees on Appropriations; the Budget rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 134. |
| US | HB6 | Intro | SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 949 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6, H.R. 5797 and H.R. 6082. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 and H.R.5797 under structured rules; and provides for consideration of H.R. 6082 under a closed rule. Additionally, the rule directs the Clerk to, in the engrossment of H.R. 6, add the text of H.R. 2851, H.R. 5735, and H.R. 5797 as passed by the House as a new matter at the end of H.R. 6. |
| US | HB5773 | Intro | PASS Act of 2018 Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors Act of 2018 This bill alters several requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill: (1) requires prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug manag...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| US | HB5582 | Engross | Abuse Deterrent Access Act of 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-13
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | HB5799 | Intro | Medicaid DRUG Improvement Act Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance Improvement Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-12
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 563. |
| US | HB5808 | Intro | Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act of 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-12
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561. |
| US | HB4841 | Intro | Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-12
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581. |
| US | HB5789 | Intro | To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder, and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-12
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 565. |
| US | HB5715 | Intro | Strengthening Partnerships to Prevent Opioid Abuse Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a secure online portal to allow: (1) data sharing among the CMS, Medicare prescription drug benefit plans, and M...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-12
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-737, Part I. |
| US | HB5716 | Intro | COMPASS Act Commit to Opioid Medical Prescriber Accountability and Safety for Seniors Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to identify outlier prescribers of opioids under the Medicare prescription drug benefit an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-12
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574. |
| US | SB292 | Pass | Childhood Cancer STAR Act Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide support to collect the medical specime...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-05
Became Public Law No: 115-180. |
| US | SB2979 | Intro | Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-24
Read twice and referred concurrently to the Committees on Appropriations; the Budget pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986, with instructions that the Budget Committee be authorized to report its views to the Appropriations Committee, and that the latter alone be authorized to report the bill. |
| US | SB2943 | Intro | Tribal Employment and Jobs Protection Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the definition of "applicable large employer" for purposes of the employer health care mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-23
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | HB4209 | Intro | America Wins Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax on the carbon dioxide content of coal, petroleum and petroleum products, and natural gas sold by the manufacturer, producer, or importer and require the revenues to be...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-22
To House Subcommittee on Energy Committee |
| US | SB2908 | Intro | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-22
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | SB2905 | Intro | Strengthening Partnerships to Prevent Opioid Abuse Act of 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-22
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | HB2 | Intro | Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that address: commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-18
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| US | HB2259 | Intro | Sam Farr Peace Corps Enhancement Act This bill increases the monthly pay rate for Peace Corps volunteers. The Peace Corps shall provide initial medical care to a former volunteer for a service-related condition for 180 days after termination of servi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-17
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,. |
| US | SCR36 | Intro | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028. Establishes the congressional budget for the f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-17
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 76. Record Vote Number: 99. |
| US | HB5785 | Intro | Jobs and Justice Act of 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-14
To House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee |
| US | HB5674 | Intro | VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 This bill consolidates Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs, revises other VA health care programs and facilities ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-11
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516. |
| US | SB2802 | Intro | Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion for distributions from health flexible spending arrangements provided under a cafeteria ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-08
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | HB5491 | Intro | Rural Health Insurance Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide loans and grants to assist in the establishment of agricultural association health plans to help bring new health options and lower priced health care co...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-30
To House Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Committee |
| US | SB2769 | Intro | A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for an action plan on recommendations for changes under Medicare and Medicaid to prevent opioids addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment, and for other pur...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-26
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | SCR37 | Intro | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028. Establishes the congressional budget for the f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-18
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 385. |
| US | SB2670 | Intro | STARS Act Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude seasonal employees from the definition of "full-time employee" for purposes of the employer mandate to provide employees w...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-16
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | SB1519 | Intro | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-03-22
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1886-1892, S1892-1931) |
| US | HB2683 | Intro | Protecting Veterans Credit Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to exclude from consumer report information: (1) a veteran's medical debt if the hospital care or medical services relating to the debt antedates the credit report ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-03-21
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 59 - 0. |
| US | HB756 | Intro | Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 TITLE I--POSTAL SERVICE BENEFITS REFORM This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish a Postal Service Health Benefits Program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to offer ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-03-20
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Garrett asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 756, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Chaffetz, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. |
| US | SB2568 | Intro | EACH Act Equitable Access to Care and Health Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the religious conscience exemption under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to exempt individuals who rely solely on a religious method ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-03-19
To Senate Finance Committee |
| US | HB138 | Intro | Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2017 This bill amends federal bankruptcy law to modify provisions related to Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which typically involves the reorganization of a debtor company's assets and debts. ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-03-15
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Norcross asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 138, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Conyers, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. |
| US | HB5258 | Intro | Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the eligibility requirements for the premium assistance tax credit, which is provided to eligible individuals and families to subsidize the purc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-03-13
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| US | HB676 | Intro | Expanded & Improved Medicare For All Act This bill 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 primar...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-03-07
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 676, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Conyers, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. |
| US | SB2193 | Intro | Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-03-07
By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 115-212. |
| US | HB5118 | Intro | USAccounts: Investing in America's Future Act of 2018 This bill establishes in the Treasury the USAccount Fund from which the Department of the Treasury must make an initial $500 automatic contribution and subsequent matching contributions of up to $...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-02-27
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| US | HB2579 | Engross | Broader Options for Americans Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the premium assistance tax credit to be used for unsubsidized COBRA continuation health coverage. (Under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-02-15
S.Amdt.1959 Cloture on amendment SA 1959 not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 60. Record Vote Number: 36. (CR S1148) |
| US | HB1892 | Pass | Honoring Hometown Heroes Act DIVISION A--HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES ACT Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (Sec. 10102) This division authorizes the governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-02-09
Became Public Law No: 115-123. |
| US | SB2407 | Intro | Gateway to Careers Act of 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-02-08
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| US | HB2372 | Engross | VETERAN Act Veterans Equal Treatment Ensures Relief and Access Now Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to specify that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for the premium assistance tax credit, an individual may not be tre...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-02-06
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301. |
| US | HB4882 | Intro | Family Cord Blood Banking Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat the cost of private umbilical cord blood or tissue, or placental blood or tissue, banking services as a medical care expense for purposes of the tax deduction for medic...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-01-25
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| US | HB4760 | Intro | Securing America's Future Act of 2018 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise immigrant visa allocation provisions, including family-related visas. A nonimmigrant classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens is created. Th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-01-24
To House Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security Committee |
| US | HB195 | Pass | Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017 DIVISION A--FEDERAL REGISTER PRINTING SAVINGS ACT OF 2017 Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This division bars the Government Publishing Office from furnishing a printed copy of the F...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-01-22
Became Public Law No: 115-120. |
| US | HB4808 | Intro | Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2018 This bill requires entities that offer or furnish health care related products or services to the public to disclose the price for those products and services at the point of purchase and on the Internet. T...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-01-19
To House Subcommittee on Health Committee |
| US | HJR125 | Intro | Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 HEALTHY KIDS Act Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers, and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act Official Titles Official Titles - House of Representatives Official...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-01-16
To House Appropriations Committee |
| US | SB2303 | Intro | Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to exclude remuneration paid for licensed independent insurance producers from administrative costs for purposes of calculating the medical los...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-01-11
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| US | HB4701 | Intro | CARES Act of 2017 Creating Access to Rehabilitation for Every Senior Act of 2017
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-01-03
To House Subcommittee on Health Committee |
| US | HB1 | Pass | Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. It also establishes an oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain of the Ar...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-12-22
Became Public Law No: 115-97. |
| US | HB3168 | Intro | SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 Special Needs Plans Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill allows a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, until 2024, to restrict plan enrollment to certain special-needs individuals, provided that the plan meets speci...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2017-12-21
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 353. |
