Bills About Health Sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

Rep. Cummings sponsored 38 bills about health in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
March 28, 2019	H.R.1966	To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to complete a study on barriers to participation in federally funded cancer clinical trials by populations that have been traditionally underrepresented in such trials.	78	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 116-291.
May 8, 2019	H.R.2569	To provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by the opioid epidemic and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, and public or private nonprofit entities to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorder and their families.	119	All Democrats	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) asked unanimous consent that she hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2569, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 8, 2019	H.R.4622	To amend the Public Health Service Act with regard to research on asthma, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 10, 2019	H.R.448	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the negotiation of lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicare part D, and for other purposes.	25	All Democrats	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 1, 2019	H.R.2004	To amend title 5, United States Code, to continue supplemental dental and vision benefits and long-term care insurance coverage for Federal employees affected by a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan. 10, 2019	H.R.447	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals.	26	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 18, 2018	H.R.5545	To provide emergency assistance to States, territories, Tribal nations, and local areas affected by the opioid epidemic and to make financial assistance available to States, territories, Tribal nations, local areas, and public or private nonprofit entities to provide for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorder and their families.	81	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct. 26, 2017	H.R.4138	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the negotiation of lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries and the establishment and application of a formulary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under Medicare part D, and for other purposes.	21	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 22, 2017	H.CON.RES.38	Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.	42	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 28, 2017	H.R.1245	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals.	29	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 14, 2016	H.RES.638	Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks in honor of Women's History Month.	27	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 25, 2015	H.R.1055	To improve access to oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations.	6	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sept. 16, 2015	H.R.3513	To ensure greater affordability of prescription drugs.	18	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 18, 2015	H.R.2391	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the payment of an additional rebate to the State Medicaid plan in the case of increase in the price of a generic drug at a rate that is greater than the rate of inflation.	10	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 20, 2014	H.R.5748	To extend the requirement that drug manufacturers that increase prices faster than inflation pay an additional rebate to State Medicaid programs to include manufacturers of generic drugs.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 18, 2013	H.R.3120	To improve access to oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 14, 2013	H.R.1958	To prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies, and to enhance information and transparency regarding drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 7, 2012	H.R.5909	To improve access to oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations.	7	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
June 27, 2012	H.R.6033	To provide for research and education to improve screening, detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2012	H.R.5853	To prohibit wholesalers from purchasing prescription drugs from pharmacies, and to enhance information and transparency regarding drug wholesalers engaged in interstate commerce.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 14, 2010	H.CON.RES.288	Supporting National Men's Health Week.	60	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 4, 2010	H.R.4756	To provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education.	41	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
June 3, 2009	H.CON.RES.142	Supporting National Men's Health Week.	50	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 23, 2009	H.CON.RES.56	Expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 13, 2009	H.R.462	To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve dental benefits under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 1, 2007	H.RES.353	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased Federal commitment supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment.	101	Bipartisan	UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the House on June 26, 2008, be considered to have been adopted with the corrected text that was placed at the desk, and that the resolution be re-engrossed in that corrected form. Agreed to without objection.
March 6, 2008	H.R.5549	To expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, and for other purposes.	12	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 15, 2007	H.R.4214	To improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of community and healthcare-associated infections (CHAI), with a focus on antibiotic-resistant bacteria.	5	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 18, 2007	H.R.3563	To provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education.	36	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 17, 2007	H.R.2371	To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand and improve the provision of pediatric dental services to medically underserved populations, and for other purposes.	56	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5687, E1140-1141)
June 12, 2006	H.RES.863	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment.	51	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 9, 2005	H.R.686	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide whistleblower protection to employees of clinical laboratories who furnish services under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes.	6	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 8, 2004	H.R.5311	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide whistleblower protection to employees of clinical laboratories who furnish services under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 6, 2003	H.R.3459	To improve the health of minority individuals.	125	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
April 7, 2003	H.CON.RES.140	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the awareness of and treatment for kidney disease.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 25, 2002	H.CON.RES.426	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the awareness of and treatment for kidney disease.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 23, 1998	H.R.3724	To provide for the continuation of the demonstration program, known as the Healthy Start Initiative, that is carried out by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as a program of grants to reduce the rate of infant mortality.	36	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
July 22, 1997	H.R.2212	To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program regarding sterile hypodermic needles in order to reduce the incidence of the transmission of HIV.	7	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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