Summary: This resolution calls on the President to (1) use all relevant authorities of the Defense Production Act to direct the[Read more]
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Category: Health and Human Services
From the DFL Party Platform: “We believe that all people should have the opportunity to be self-sufficient, secure and healthy. Cost-effective and adequately funded programs can help ensure these basic needs.” Here is supportive legislation sponsored/cosponsored by CD2’s Representative, Angie Craig.
H. R. 6390, To require the President to use authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require emergency production of medical equipment to address the COVID-19 outbreak.
Summary: To require the President to use authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require emergency production of medical[Read more]
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H. R. 6179, To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program.
Summary: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological[Read more]
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H. R. 5481, Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2019.
Summary: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore State authority to waive for certain facilities the 35-mile[Read more]
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H. Res. 821, This resolution establishes a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.
Summary: This resolution establishes a Permanent Select Committee on Aging. (Cosponsors) ANGIE CRAIG’S POSITION: Representative Craig Cosponsored the bill on 03/05/20.[Read more]
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H. R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019.
Summary: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for treatment of certain respiratory protective devices as covered countermeasures for[Read more]
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H. R. 613, TRICARE Reserve Select Improvement Act.
Summary: This bill expands TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility to include members of the Selected Reserve who are enrolled or eligible to[Read more]
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H. R. 1970, Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2019.
Summary: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for payment for services of radiologist assistants under the[Read more]
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H. R. 5169, TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act.
Summary: This bill provides that personnel of the Retired Reserve (comprising former National Guard and Reserve members) who are not yet[Read more]
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H. Res. 871, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.
Summary: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to[Read more]
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