Bills About Health Sponsored by Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.)

Rep. Fortenberry sponsored 30 bills about health in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Oct. 23, 2020 H.R.8662 To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to support research on, and expanded access to, investigational drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes. 278
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
July 22, 2020 H.R.7722 To limit the price of insulin drugs accessible for participants, beneficiaries, and enrollees enrolled in group or individual health insurance coverage and group health plans and for uninsured individuals who have diabetes, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 1, 2020 H.R.7071 To provide for the acceleration of access to clinical therapies for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes. 198
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec. 18, 2019 H.R.5479 To protect Americans with pre-existing conditions. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 18, 2019 H.R.5480 To ensure that ALS patients have access to treatment within clinical trials. 3
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 10, 2019 H.R.5382 To create a mechanism whereby insulin manufacturers may sell directly to consumers at current net prices. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 10, 2019 H.R.458 To prohibit implementation of the revised definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance in order to permit such insurance to provide up to 12 months of coverage. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 17, 2019 H.R.660 To improve the health outcomes in communities through community-relevant health information and new health supporting incentives and programs funded without further appropriations. 6
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 10, 2019 H.R.456 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to permit insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 5, 2018 H.R.7038 To improve the health outcomes in communities through community-relevant health information and new health supporting incentives and programs funded without further appropriations. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan. 13, 2017 H.R.552 To prohibit implementation of the revised definition of short-term, limited duration insurance in order to permit such insurance to provide up to 12 months of coverage. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 13, 2017 H.R.551 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to permit insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec. 8, 2016 H.R.6503 To facilitate services and support to prevent the abandonment of women and children by alleviating the physical, financial, social, emotional, and other difficulties that may be encountered during pregnancy and childrearing. 0 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Feb. 9, 2016 H.R.4506 To amend the Public Health Service Act to help health care consumers comparison shop for medical services based on quality and cost. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 14, 2015 H.R.371 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to permit insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 21, 2013 H.R.3598 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to permit insurers to offer catastrophic coverage plans to anyone, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 21, 2013 H.R.3599 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to payments to long-term care hospitals, and for other purposes. 8
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
March 17, 2011 H.R.1179 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for coverage of specific items and services. 223
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 22, 2010 H.R.6570 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for coverage of specific items and services. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct. 15, 2009 H.R.3830 To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop an individual chronic disease prevention and wellness achievement matrix. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 15, 2009 H.R.3831 To amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to eliminate the phase out of the Medicare hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan. 6, 2009 H.R.110 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human cloning. 0
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan. 22, 2009 H.R.643 To encourage and assist women to carry their children to live birth by providing services, during and after pregnancy, that will alleviate the financial, social, emotional, and other difficulties that may otherwise lead to abortion. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 6, 2009 H.R.109 To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 8, 2009 H.R.321 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to expand coverage options under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) through premium assistance. 9
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 25, 2008 H.R.7091 To encourage and assist women throughout pregnancy by providing services that will alleviate the financial, social, emotional, and other difficulties that may otherwise lead to an abortion. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 18, 2008 H.R.6963 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to expand coverage options under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) through premium assistance. 3
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 17, 2008 H.R.6280 To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. 2
All Republicans
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov. 15, 2007 H.R.4222 To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title XXII of the Public Health Service Act to extend COBRA benefits for certain TAA-eligible individuals and PBGC recipients. 0
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 17, 2007 H.R.3872 To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to impose requirements on coverage of children in higher income families under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). 0
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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