Bills About Health Sponsored by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

Sen. Durbin sponsored 127 bills about health in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Sept. 24, 2020	S.4714	A bill to preserve health benefits for workers.	16	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5869-5874)
July 21, 2020	S.4242	A bill to establish programs related to prevention of prescription opioid misuse, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4351-4354)
June 24, 2020	S.4055	A bill to address health workforce shortages and disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic through additional funding for the National Health Service Corps and the Nurse Corps, and to establish a National Health Service Corps Emergency Service demonstration project.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3208-3209)
May 6, 2020	S.3634	A bill to address health workforce shortages and disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic through additional funding for the National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps.	13	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2292-2293)
March 12, 2020	S.3478	A bill to require a report to assess, evaluate, and address the dependence of the United States on critical drugs and devices sourced or manufactured outside of the United States.	11	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1743)
Dec. 18, 2019	S.3103	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore State authority to waive for certain facilities the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals under the Medicare program.	12	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S7161)
Dec. 18, 2019	S.3096	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control Prevention to develop a program to prevent the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems among students in middle and high schools, to award grants to State and local health agencies to implement such program, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7159-7160)
Oct. 28, 2019	S.2721	A bill to reduce violence and health disparities by addressing social determinants of health, enhancing health care recruitment, and improving the delivery of quality, coordinated care services, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6191-6193)
Oct. 21, 2019	S.2650	A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare program.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5924-5925)
July 31, 2019	S.2400	A bill to promote cannabis research, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5253-5254)
July 11, 2019	S.2103	A bill to improve access to affordable insulin.	16	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4809)
June 10, 2019	S.1770	A bill to improve the identification and support of children and families who experience trauma.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3288-3292)
May 13, 2019	S.1437	A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require that direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products include truthful and non-misleading pricing information.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2791)
April 30, 2019	S.1250	A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research.	8	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S2521-2522)
March 27, 2019	S.916	A bill to improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, and for other purposes.	16	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2050-2054)
March 5, 2019	S.655	A bill to impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes.	24	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 25, 2019	S.551	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require manufacturers of certain single-dose vial drugs payable under part B of the Medicare program to provide rebates with respect to amounts of such drugs discarded, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1439)
Feb. 6, 2019	S.366	A bill to shorten monopoly periods for prescription drugs that are the subjects of sudden price hikes.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S921-922)
Dec. 18, 2018	S.3776	A bill to improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7791-7795)
Aug. 1, 2018	S.3319	A bill to impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5585)
May 10, 2018	S.2830	A bill to reauthorize the rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program under section 330J of the Public Health Service Act.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2628)
April 23, 2018	S.2729	A bill to establish programs related to prevention of prescription opioid misuse, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2343-2346)
Nov. 16, 2017	S.2157	A bill to require drug manufacturers to disclose the prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 17, 2017	S.1169	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes.	20	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3018)
March 15, 2017	S.640	A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1843-1844)
Feb. 28, 2017	S.477	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to coordinate Federal congenital heart disease research and surveillance efforts and to improve public education and awareness of congenital heart disease, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1504-1505)
June 16, 2016	S.3075	A bill to establish programs related to prevention of prescription opioid misuse, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4301-4303)
March 15, 2016	S.2685	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on campuses of institutions of higher education.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1506-1508)
Feb. 29, 2016	S.2605	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1087)
Nov. 5, 2015	S.2248	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to coordinate Federal congenital heart disease research efforts and to improve public education and awareness of congenital heart disease, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7816-7817; text of measure as introduced: CR S7817)
March 24, 2015	S.RES.108	A resolution commemorating the discovery of the polio vaccine and supporting efforts to eradicate the disease.	11	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
July 29, 2015	S.1884	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare program.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6139-6140)
July 14, 2015	S.1763	A bill to require a study on the public health and environmental impacts of the production, transportation, storage, and use of petroleum coke, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5063)
April 22, 2015	S.1051	A bill to include county and municipal correctional facilities among medical facilities that qualify for designation as health professional shortage areas for purposes of the National Health Service Corps.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2354)
Jan. 28, 2015	S.289	A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research.	11	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S744-745; text of measure as introduced: CR S600-601)
July 17, 2014	S.2629	A bill to require employers to notify employees and prospective employees of exemptions from otherwise required coverage of health services under group health plans.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4622)
March 12, 2014	S.2115	A bill to provide for the establishment of a fund to provide for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research.	14	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1586-1587)
Sept. 12, 2013	S.1503	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the preference given, in awarding certain asthma-related grants, to certain States (those allowing trained school personnel to administer epinephrine and meeting other related requirements).	38	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6449)
March 19, 2013	S.612	A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to remove social security account numbers from Medicare identification cards and communications provided to Medicare beneficiaries in order to protect Medicare beneficiaries from identity theft.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1954-1955)
Feb. 28, 2013	S.408	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare program.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1016-1017)
Feb. 13, 2013	S.323	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for extended months of Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions.	18	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715)
May 24, 2012	S.RES.473	A resolution commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.	11	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4641-4642; text as passed Senate: CR S4642)
Nov. 17, 2011	S.1884	A bill to provide States with incentives to require elementary schools and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine at schools.	38	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7704-7705)
July 29, 2011	S.1454	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for extended months of Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions.	21	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5076-5077)
June 23, 2011	S.1275	A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to remove social security account numbers from Medicare identification card and communications provided to Medicare beneficiaries in order to protect Medicare beneficiaries from identity theft.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4102)
April 14, 2011	S.850	A bill to provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.	4	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2526-2529)
April 14, 2011	S.856	A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to make available to the public aggregate data on providers of services and suppliers under the Medicare program and to allow qualified individuals and groups access to claims and payment data under the Medicare program for purposes of conducting health research and detecting fraud.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2531-3532)
March 10, 2011	S.560	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare program.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1561-1563)
July 13, 2010	S.3575	A bill to amend and reauthorize the controlled substance monitoring program under section 399O of the Public Health Service Act and to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to share information about the use of controlled substances by veterans with State prescription monitoring programs to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5791-5792)
Aug. 5, 2009	S.1585	A bill to permit pass-through payment for reasonable costs of certified registered nurse anesthetist services in critical access hospitals notwithstanding the reclassification of such hospitals as urban hospitals, including hospitals located in "Lugar counties", and for on-call and standby costs for such services.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8871)
July 23, 2009	S.1512	A bill to fund comprehensive programs to ensure an adequate supply of nurses.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8043-8044)
May 21, 2009	S.1143	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish various programs for the recruitment and retention of public health workers and to eliminate critical public health workforce shortages in Federal, State, local, and tribal public health agencies and health centers.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5850-5852)
May 20, 2009	S.1114	A bill to establish a demonstration project to provide for patient-centered medical homes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in providing medical assistance under the Medicaid program and child health assistance under the State Children's Health Insurance Program.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5729-5732)
May 5, 2009	S.979	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible.	12	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5135-5142)
May 1, 2009	S.957	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that victims of public health emergencies have meaningful and immediate access to medically necessary health care services.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5020-5022)
April 2, 2009	S.819	A bill to provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.	21	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4379-4385)
April 1, 2009	S.770	A bill to amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote cessation of tobacco use under the Medicare program, the Medicaid program, and the maternal and child health services block grant program.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4180-4191)
March 24, 2009	S.682	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3673-3675)
March 17, 2009	S.621	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to coordinate Federal congenital heart disease research efforts and to improve public education and awareness of congenital heart disease, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3180-3182)
March 10, 2009	S.565	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries under the Medicare Program that have received a kidney transplant and whose entitlement to coverage would otherwise expire, and for other purposes.	18	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2974)
Feb. 26, 2009	S.497	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2568-2569)
Jan. 27, 2009	S.330	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare program.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S895-896)
Sept. 17, 2008	S.3512	A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to remove social security account numbers from Medicare identification cards and communications provided to Medicare beneficiaries in order to protect Medicare beneficiaries from identity theft.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8955)
July 23, 2008	S.3311	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on college campuses.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7151-7153)
July 23, 2008	S.3312	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that victims of public health emergencies have meaningful and immediate access to medically necessary health care services.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7153-7155)
June 26, 2008	S.3206	A bill to amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote cessation of tobacco use under the Medicare program, the Medicaid program, and the maternal and child health services block grant program.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6291-6292)
April 2, 2008	S.2795	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible.	13	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2425-2526)
Feb. 14, 2008	S.RES.454	A resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1072)
Nov. 16, 2007	S.2376	A bill to establish a demonstration project to provide for patient-centered medical homes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in providing medical assistance under the Medicaid program and child health assistance under the State Children's Health Insurance Program.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14622-14624)
Nov. 7, 2007	S.2320	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries under the Medicare Program that have received a kidney transplant and whose entitlement to coverage would otherwise expire, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14067)
Oct. 31, 2007	S.2278	A bill to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of community and healthcare-associated infections (CHAI), with a focus on antibiotic-resistant bacteria.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13630-13632)
Oct. 23, 2007	S.2219	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13264-13265)
Sept. 18, 2007	S.2064	A bill to fund comprehensive programs to ensure an adequate supply of nurses.	8	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11665-11667)
May 10, 2007	S.1364	A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and streamline enrollment under SCHIP and Medicaid, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S5938-5948)
March 14, 2007	S.884	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding residential treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, a program to reduce substance abuse among nonviolent offenders, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3139-3140)
Feb. 28, 2007	S.718	A bill to optimize the delivery of critical care medicine and expand the critical care workforce.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2370-2371)
Jan. 31, 2007	S.446	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students, and for other purposes.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1415-1416)
Nov. 16, 2006	S.RES.619	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues and that Congress should act to end discrimination against citizens of the United States who live with mental illness by making legislation relating to mental health parity a priority for the 110th Congress.	10	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11103; text as passed Senate: CR S11103; text of measure as introduced: CR S11076)
Sept. 29, 2006	S.RES.605	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues and that Congress should act to end discrimination against citizens of the United States who live with a mental illness by making legislation relating to mental health parity a priority for the 110th Congress.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10755)
Sept. 29, 2006	S.RES.594	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues and that Congress should act to end discrimination against citizens of the United State who live with a mental illness by making legislation relating to mental health parity a priority for the 110th Congress.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10749)
June 28, 2006	S.3588	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6636-6637)
June 22, 2006	S.3557	A bill to reduce deaths occurring from overdoses of drugs or controlled substances.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6422-6423)
April 5, 2006	S.2510	A bill to establish a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees, and for other purposes.	26	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2905-2908)
March 7, 2006	S.2382	A bill to establish a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees, and for other purposes.	24	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1840-1844)
Feb. 16, 2006	S.2312	A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to change the numerical identifier used to identify Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare program.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1432)
Feb. 16, 2006	S.2313	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit medicare beneficiaries enrolled in prescription drug plans and MA-PD plans that change their formalities or increase drug prices to enroll in other plans.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1432-1433)
Dec. 16, 2005	S.2137	A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to make all uninsured children eligible for the State children's health insurance program, to encourage States to increase the number of children enrolled in the medicaid and State children's health insurance programs by simplifying the enrollment and renewal procedures for those programs, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13802-13804)
Feb. 10, 2005	S.345	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the medicare program.	5	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10525-10526)
April 21, 2005	S.873	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the medicare program.	0	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10525-1052 6)
April 28, 2005	S.CON.RES.30	A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress concerning the provision of health insurance coverage to all Americans.	14	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4597)
April 21, 2005	S.874	A bill to establish a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 91.
March 16, 2005	S.637	A bill to establish a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees, and for other purposes.	14	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 22, 2004	S.2730	A bill to amend title V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote cessation of tobacco use under the medicare program, the medicaid program, and the maternal and child health services block grant program.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 14, 2004	S.2652	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the medicare program.	2	All Democrats	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.
March 30, 2004	S.2257	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the medicare program.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 4, 2004	S.2163	A bill to establish a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees, and for other purposes.	6	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3278-3279)
Nov. 24, 2003	S.1950	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the medicare program.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 8, 2003	S.1374	A bill to provide health care professionals with immediate relief from increased medical malpractice insurance costs and to deal with the root causes of the current medical malpractice insurance crisis.	11	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 13, 2003	S.1259	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the minimum medicare deadlines for filing claims to take into account delay in processing adjustments from secondary payor status to primary payor status.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 6, 2003	S.1004	A bill to ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 26, 2003	S.450	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 12, 2003	S.376	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote organ donation and facilitate interstate linkage and 24-hour access to State donor registries, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 30, 2003	S.250	A bill to address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic.	5	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 16, 2003	S.178	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide adequate coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries under the medicare program that have received an organ transplant.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1071-1072)
Nov. 19, 2002	S.3173	A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal employee health benefits plans to individuals who are not Federal employees, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 19, 2002	S.3178	A bill to amend the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 to require warning labels for tobacco products.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov. 19, 2002	S.3179	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide health care coverage for qualified caregivers.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 17, 2002	S.3130	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add requirements regarding device reprocessing and reuse.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 2, 2002	S.2447	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to freeze the reduction in payments to hospitals for indirect costs of medical education.	16	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 29, 2002	S.2390	A bill to improve health care in rural areas.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 29, 2002	S.2391	A bill to amend the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 to permanently apply the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 medicaid disproportionate share transmission payment rule to public hospitals in all States, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 29, 2002	S.2393	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections for individuals who need mental health services, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 12, 2002	S.2009	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide services for the prevention of family violence.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 12, 2002	S.1936	A bill to address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 31, 2001	S.CON.RES.63	A concurrent resolution recognizing the important contributions of the Youth For Life: Remembering Walter Payton initiative and encouraging participation in this nationwide effort to educate young people about organ and tissue donation.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 11, 2001	S.1535	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 1, 2001	S.1297	A bill to require comprehensive health insurance coverage for childhood immunization.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 19, 2001	S.1204	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide adequate coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished to beneficiaries under the medicare program that have received an organ transplant.	11	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 19, 2001	S.1062	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote organ donation and facilitate interstate linkage and 24-hour access to State donor registries, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 11, 2001	S.1012	A bill to ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 9, 2001	S.854	A bill to amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote cessation of tobacco use under the medicare program, the medicaid program, and maternal and child health services block grant programs.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 27, 2001	S.622	A bill to amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote tobacco cessation under the medicare program, the medicaid program, and maternal and child health services block grant program.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 27, 1996	H.R.4244	To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive the 3-day prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services in the case of individuals classified within certain diagnosis-related groups.	1	All Republicans	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 1, 1996	H.R.3381	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide tax incentives for the purchase of long-term care insurance and to establish consumer protection standards for such insurance.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
May 11, 1995	H.R.1614	To amend the provisions of title XVIII of the Social Security Act relating to Medigap policies to eliminate age rating in premiums, and for other purposes.	24	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
March 30, 1993	H.R.1526	To limit discrimination in health insurance coverage based on health status or past claims experience and to reform the provision of health coverage to small employer groups.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Jan. 27, 1993	H.R.671	To establish a national commission on health care fraud and abuse.	29	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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