Bills About Health Sponsored by Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

Sen. Brown sponsored 140 bills about health in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Dec. 17, 2020 S.5044 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct. 26, 2020 S.4864 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug. 4, 2020 S.4423 A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services with the authority to temporarily modify certain Medicare requirements for hospice care during the COVID public health emergency. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 29, 2020 S.4368 A bill to prepare the Strategic National Stockpile for a public health emergency and require the maintenance of a domestic supply chain for countermeasures in the stockpile, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 22, 2020 S.RES.655 A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. 33
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4427-4428)
July 1, 2020 S.RES.642 A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and achievements of Annie Glenn. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4145)
June 25, 2020 S.4088 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the application of the Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services furnished under Medicaid and to apply the rate floor to additional providers of primary care services. 8
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 18, 2020 S.RES.546 A resolution recognizing the week of March 15 through March 21, 2020, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poisoning prevention. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1806-1807)
March 4, 2020 S.RES.529 A resolution designating February 29, 2020, as "Rare Disease Day". 8
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1507; text: CR S1479)
Feb. 27, 2020 S.3354 A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish a community health partnership grant program. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jan. 9, 2020 S.3174 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products, and for other purposes. 12
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec. 12, 2019 S.3049 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain amendments relating to reporting requirements with respect to clinical diagnostic laboratory tests, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 21, 2019 S.RES.436 A resolution supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of Prematurity Awareness Month. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6759)
Oct. 17, 2019 S.2619 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Healthy Start program. 5
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
Nov. 5, 2019 S.2772 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare program. 6
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 26, 2019 S.2552 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an option for first responders age 50 to 64 who are separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 17, 2019 S.2481 A bill to facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 1, 2019 S.2428 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms with respect to Medicare supplemental health insurance policies, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 29, 2019 S.2304 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 15, 2019 S.1481 A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant women, and for other purposes. 24
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 8, 2019 S.1357 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes. 6
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 26, 2019 S.873 A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 14, 2019 S.834 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis, and for other purposes. 4
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 12, 2019 S.753 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under Medicare. 23
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 6, 2019 S.668 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening. 61
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 28, 2019 S.RES.90 A resolution designating February 28, 2019, as "Rare Disease Day". 8
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603-1604)
Feb. 7, 2019 S.377 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices of prescription drugs furnished under part D of the Medicare program. 4
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 28, 2019 S.237 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement under the Medicare program for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes. 15
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug. 22, 2018 S.3362 A bill to provide grants to communities affected by substance use disorder to enable those communities to plan for and implement full-service community schools. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 12, 2018 S.3212 A bill to facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 28, 2018 S.3161 A bill to establish the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Response Fund to provide assistance with respect to a public health emergency, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 14, 2018 S.3067 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement under the Medicare program for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes. 3
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 22, 2018 S.2899 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. 7
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 22, 2018 S.2900 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include screening for potential substance use disorders and a review of any current opioid prescriptions as part of the initial preventive physical examination and the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program. 6
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 19, 2018 S.2567 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 1, 2018 S.RES.423 A resolution designating February 28, 2018, as "Rare Disease Day". 9
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration CR S1321; text: CR S1319)
Feb. 28, 2018 S.2469 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance, and for other purposes. 1
All Independent Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 1, 2017 S.RES.319 A resolution supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of Prematurity Awareness Month. 6
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6971-6972)
June 8, 2017 S.1317 A bill to amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a comprehensive and nationwide system to evaluate the quality of care provided to beneficiaries of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program and to provide incentives for voluntary quality improvement. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 24, 2017 S.1227 A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 17, 2017 S.1148 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 4, 2017 S.1063 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 8, 2017 S.568 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under Medicare. 23
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 1, 2017 S.479 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening. 61
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 28, 2017 S.RES.73 A resolution designating February 28, 2017, as "Rare Disease Day". 12
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1505-1506)
Feb. 27, 2017 S.448 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare program. 14
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 2, 2017 S.284 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 30, 2016 S.RES.625 A resolution supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of World Prematurity Day. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6622)
Nov. 30, 2016 S.RES.624 A resolution supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of World Prematurity Month. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6621-6622)
July 13, 2016 S.3176 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance efforts to address antibiotic resistance, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 23, 2016 S.3094 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to shorten the exclusivity period for brand name biological products from 12 to 7 years. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 25, 2016 S.2983 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing medical assistance at a residential pediatric recovery center to infants under 1 year of age with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their families. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 29, 2016 S.RES.380 A resolution designating February 29, 2016 as "Rare Disease Day". 6
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Feb. 25, 2016 S.2597 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare program. 6
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 22, 2016 S.2562 A bill to support a comprehensive public health response to the heroin and prescription drug abuse crisis. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 12, 2016 S.2438 A bill to amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a comprehensive and nationwide system to evaluate the quality of care provided to beneficiaries of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program and to provide incentives for voluntary quality improvement. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 10, 2015 S.2392 A bill to enhance beneficiary and provider protections and improve transparency in the Medicare Advantage market, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct. 29, 2015 S.2220 A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant women, and for other purposes. 25
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 24, 2015 S.843 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under Medicare. 24
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 12, 2015 S.737 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the application of the Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services furnished under Medicaid and to apply the rate floor to additional providers of primary care services. 14
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 3, 2015 S.624 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening. 39
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 27, 2015 S.RES.92 A resolution designating February 28, 2015, as "Rare Disease Day". 6
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1206; text as passed Senate: CR S1203-1204)
Feb. 12, 2015 S.522 A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 45
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S996-997)
Feb. 10, 2015 S.428 A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 31, 2014 S.2746 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life. 22
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 30, 2014 S.2694 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the application of the Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services furnished under Medicaid and to apply the rate floor to additional providers of primary care services. 15
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 26, 2014 S.2552 A bill to enhance beneficiary and provider protections and improve transparency in the Medicare Advantage market, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 15, 2014 S.2348 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening. 15
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 10, 2014 S.2236 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance efforts to address antimicrobial resistance, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 27, 2014 S.RES.368 A resolution designating February 28, 2014, as "Rare Disease Day". 8
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1252-1253; text as passed Senate: CR S1238-1239)
Feb. 26, 2014 S.2046 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 23, 2013 S.1064 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare program. 10
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 14, 2013 S.569 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under Medicare. 28
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 28, 2013 S.424 A bill to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a National Pediatric Research Network, including with respect to pediatric rare diseases or conditions. 11
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 26, 2013 S.RES.57 A resolution designating February 28, 2013, as "Rare Disease Day". 4
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878-879)
July 31, 2012 S.3461 A bill to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a National Pediatric Research Network, including with respect to pediatric rare diseases or conditions. 10
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 29, 2012 S.RES.383 A resolution designating February 29, 2012, as "Rare Disease Day". 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1143-1144; text as passed Senate: CR S1143-1144; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150-1151)
Dec. 13, 2011 S.RES.347 A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of the commitment of the United States to cancer research and advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment. 45
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8690-8691)
Nov. 10, 2011 S.1840 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand and intensify programs of the National Institutes of Health with respect to translational research and related activities concerning Down syndrome, and for other purposes. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 10, 2011 S.1841 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand and intensify programs of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to translational research and related activities concerning Down syndrome, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 4, 2011 S.882 A bill to prevent misuse, overutilization, and trafficking of prescription drugs by limiting access to such drugs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries who have been identified as high-risk prescription drug users. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 17, 2011 S.RES.74 A resolution designates February 28, 2011, as "Rare Disease Day". 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S925; text of measure as introduced: CR S919)
July 13, 2010 S.3574 A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the inclusion of Social Security account numbers on Medicare cards. 2
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 24, 2010 S.3527 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure access to chest radiography (x-ray) services that use Computer-Aided Detection for the purpose of early detection of lung cancer. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 20, 2010 S.3393 A bill to provide for extension of COBRA continuation coverage until coverage is available otherwise under either an employment-based health plan or through an American Health Benefit Exchange under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 4
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 4, 2009 S.2730 A bill to extend and enhance the COBRA subsidy program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. 18
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 22, 2009 S.1837 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover hearing aids and auditory rehabilitation services under the Medicare Program. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 29, 2009 S.RES.227 A resolution designating September 2009 as "Tay-Sachs Awareness Month". 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8278)
June 8, 2009 S.1206 A bill to establish and carry out a pediatric specialty loan repayment program. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 21, 2009 S.RES.156 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that reform of our Nation's health care system should include the establishment of a federally-backed insurance pool. 28
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5875)
Feb. 26, 2009 S.488 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 29, 2009 S.353 A bill to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia. 6
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 6, 2009 S.93 A bill to provide quality, affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 10, 2007 S.1760 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative. 18
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 110-339.
Sept. 26, 2008 S.3633 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require country of origin labeling on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 18, 2008 S.3151 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to priority review vouchers. 1
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 21, 2008 S.J.RES.33 A joint resolution recognizing the efforts of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services to address the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders. 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 8, 2008 S.2999 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 30, 2008 S.2948 A bill to provide quality, affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 24, 2008 S.2908 A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security account numbers on Medicare cards. 10
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 5, 2007 S.1551 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of eliminating tuberculosis, and for other purposes. 15
Bipartisan
By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 110-329.
March 13, 2008 S.2773 A bill to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 6, 2008 S.2723 A bill to expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, and for other purposes. 8
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 13, 2007 S.2479 A bill to catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 21, 2007 S.2085 A bill to delay for 6 months the requirement to use of tamper-resistant prescription pads under the Medicaid program. 7
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 6, 2007 S.2313 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance efforts to address antimicrobial resistance. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 3, 2007 S.2013 A bill to initially apply the required use of tamper-resistant prescription pads under the Medicaid Program to schedule II narcotic drugs and to delay the application of the requirement to other prescription drugs for 18 months. 1
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 28, 2006 H.R.5983 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. 9
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 19, 2006 H.R.5836 To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of eliminating tuberculosis, and for other purposes. 19
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 20, 2005 H.R.4103 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for improved accountability in the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs. 5
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 8, 2005 H.R.3696 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prior approval by the Food and Drug Administration of advertisements for prescription drugs and restricted medical devices, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 16, 2005 H.CON.RES.179 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding bone marrow failure diseases. 47
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 24, 2005 H.R.2562 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases. 15
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 23, 2003 H.CON.RES.250 Recognizing community organization of public access defibrillation programs. 7
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate.
July 22, 2004 H.R.4898 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the Medicare Program by ensuring that appropriate preventive services are covered under such program. 13
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 22, 2004 H.R.4903 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for improved accountability in the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 22, 2004 H.R.4899 To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require agreements regarding the wholesale price of brand-name prescription drugs as a condition of the allowance of certain tax deductions and credits. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 25, 2003 H.R.2932 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases. 55
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 14, 2003 H.R.2717 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a program to provide for the voluntary certification of Internet and mail-order pharmacies, to amend such Act to authorize, subject to certain conditions, the importation by individuals of prescription drugs from Canada for personal use, and for other purposes. 7
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 13, 2003 H.R.2068 To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of eliminating tuberculosis, and for other purposes. 68
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 25, 2002 H.R.5217 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to grant waivers permitting individuals to import prescription drugs from Canada, to amend such Act with respect to the sale of prescription drugs through the Internet, and for other purposes. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 26, 2002 H.R.5272 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals. 20
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 27, 2002 H.R.3804 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure that use of certain antibiotic drugs in animal agriculture does not compromise human health by contributing to the development of antibiotic resistance. 53
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 9, 2001 H.R.1771 To provide for funding for the top priority action items in the interagency public health action plan that has been developed in response to the problem of antimicrobial resistance, to the extent that the activities involved are within the jurisdiction of the Department of Health and Human Services. 31
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 16, 2001 H.R.1862 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals. 62
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 11, 2001 H.R.3092 To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand coverage of durable medical equipment to include physician prescribed equipment necessary so unpaid caregivers can effectively and safely care for patients. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 12, 2001 H.R.2127 To amend part C of title XVIII to require Medicare+Choice organizations to offer Medicare+Choice plans for a minimum period of three years, and to permit Medicare beneficiaries to enroll and disenroll from such plans at any time. 6
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 22, 2001 H.R.1167 To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of eliminating tuberculosis, and for other purposes. 88
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 22, 1999 H.CON.RES.139 Recognizing the success of lay person CPR training in increasing the rate of survival of cardiac arrest and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of the need for such training. 66
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 14, 1998 H.R.4559 To assure equitable treatment in health care coverage of prescription drugs under group health plans, health insurance coverage, Medicare and Medicaid managed care arrangements, medigap insurance coverage, and health plans under the Federal employees' health benefits program. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 13, 1998 H.R.3855 To provide for payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs. 93
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Sept. 14, 1995 H.R.2329 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide protections for medicare beneficiaries who enroll in medicare managed care plans. 0 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 7, 1995 H.R.1754 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit a supplier of durable medical equipment under part B of the medicare program to furnish an upgraded item of such equipment to a medicare beneficiary, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 9, 1995 H.R.1579 To require providers of home infusion therapy services to be licensed and to limit physician referrals for home infusion therapy services in which the physician has a financial interest. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Oct. 7, 1994 H.R.5257 To authorize a study regarding the incidence of breast and prostate cancer, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Aug. 10, 1994 H.R.4929 To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of demonstration projects to provide outreach services regarding the utilization of health benefits under Federal, State, and local programs. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
July 14, 1994 H.R.4755 To provide for demonstration projects for worksite health promotion programs. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
July 14, 1994 H.R.4756 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take into account the health of a primary caregiver in determining whether an item of durable medical equipment is considered medically necessary and appropriate under part B of the medicare program. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
July 14, 1994 H.RES.478 To recognize Mennonite Mutual Aid. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
March 24, 1994 H.R.4128 To require providers of home infusion therapy services to be licensed and to limit physician referrals for services in which the physician has a financial interest. 11
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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