Bills About Health Sponsored by Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

Rep. Davis sponsored 35 bills about health in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
May 14, 2020	H.R.6865	To provide emergency assistance to families through home visiting programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
June 21, 2019	H.R.3398	To provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow a career pathway in the health professions, to extend and expand demonstration projects, and for other purposes.	32	All Democrats	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 211.
July 30, 2019	H.R.4100	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage the development and use of DISARM antimicrobial drugs, and for other purposes.	23	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 10, 2019	H.R.3180	To improve the identification and support of children and families who experience trauma.	13	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
June 19, 2019	H.R.3336	To provide grants for the conduct of demonstration projects designed to provide education and training for eligible individuals with an arrest or conviction record to enter and follow a career pathway in the health professions through occupations that pay well and are expected to experience a labor shortage or be in high demand, under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 14, 2019	H.R.2710	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 28, 2019	H.R.1969	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal cancer screening test under the Medicare program.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 11, 2017	H.R.2410	To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and to provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment.	2	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 28, 2017	H.R.3525	To amend title V of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, and for other purposes.	37	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 27, 2017	H.RES.290	Expressing support for celebrating the fourth week in April as Every Kid Healthy Week.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 28, 2017	H.R.1757	To address the psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma, and for other purposes.	16	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sept. 28, 2016	H.RES.903	Expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2016 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
April 15, 2015	H.R.1807	To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and to provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment.	13	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 13, 2015	H.RES.190	Expressing support for the designation of the fourth week in April as Every Kid Healthy Week.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 16, 2014	H.R.5124	To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and to provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 20, 2013	H.RES.226	Expressing support for the designation of the fourth week in April as "Every Kid Healthy Week".	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 14, 2011	H.CON.RES.78	Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.	26	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
July 13, 2011	H.R.2518	To extend for 5 years the authorization of appropriations for the sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 28, 2010	H.R.5461	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal cancer screening test under the Medicare Program.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 15, 2010	H.CON.RES.262	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in April 2010 and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research the causes of the disease, environmental and otherwise, along with treatments and workforce strategies to support individuals with sarcoidosis and their families.	50	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
March 12, 2010	H.RES.1179	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that biotechnology firms meeting small business standards are critical to the United States, its people and its economy because they create new medicines, services, and jobs and meet unmet needs related to populations and patients with infectious and chronic diseases, including those of medically underserved populations.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sept. 16, 2009	H.CON.RES.186	Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.	72	Bipartisan	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 21, 2009	H.CON.RES.134	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for further study of the neurological disorder dystonia.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 23, 2009	H.R.1670	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services and supports, and for other purposes.	131	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 17, 2008	H.RES.1453	Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.	59	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 24, 2008	H.RES.1149	Expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research the causes of the disease, environmental and otherwise, along with treatments and workforce strategies to support individuals with sarcoidosis.	28	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 25, 2007	H.CON.RES.192	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for further study of the neurological disorder dysnia.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 14, 2007	H.R.1518	To allow employees of Federally-qualified health centers to obtain health coverage under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.	41	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
March 21, 2007	H.R.1621	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services and supports, and for other purposes.	125	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 5, 2005	H.CON.RES.122	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for further study of the neurological disorder dystonia.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 17, 2005	H.R.910	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services and supports, and for other purposes.	79	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 8, 2003	H.R.2032	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services and supports, and for other purposes.	104	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1150)
April 10, 2003	H.R.1736	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with Sickle Cell Disease as medical assistance under the Medicaid Program, and for other purposes.	53	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9003)
Jan. 23, 2002	H.R.3612	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services and supports, and for other purposes.	88	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 27, 2000	H.CON.RES.387	Promoting latex allergy awareness, research, and treatment.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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