Bills About Health Sponsored by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

Sen. Klobuchar sponsored 71 bills about health in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Sept. 23, 2020	S.4674	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify that drugs and biologicals used for medication-assisted treatment under Medicaid are subject to the requirements of the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 2, 2020	S.4179	A bill to update the blood donation public awareness campaign of the Department of Health and Human Services to include public awareness on plasma donation.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 21, 2020	S.3825	A bill to establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 18, 2020	S.3517	A bill to increase the ability of nursing facilities to access to telehealth services and obtain technologies to allow virtual visits during the public health emergency relating to an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug. 1, 2019	S.2424	A bill to reauthorize the Young Women's Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 29, 2019	S.1224	A bill to enable the Federal Trade Commission to deter filing of sham citizen petitions to cover an attempt to interfere with approval of a competing generic drug or biosimilar, to foster competition, and facilitate the efficient review of petitions filed in good faith to raise legitimate public health concerns, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.
June 13, 2019	S.1842	A bill to protect the personal health data of all Americans.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 14, 2019	S.844	A bill to allow for expedited approval of generic prescription drugs and temporary importation of prescription drugs in the case of marginally competitive drug markets and drug shortages.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 12, 2019	S.740	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for training and support services for families and caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 14, 2019	S.516	A bill to require the use of prescription drug monitoring programs.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 10, 2019	S.95	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to designate certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 9, 2019	S.64	A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable companies to delay the entry of biosimilar biological products and interchangeable biological products.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 9, 2019	S.62	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prescription drug prices under part D of the Medicare program.	34	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 19, 2018	S.3792	A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufactures from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable companies to delay the entry of biosimilar biological products and interchangeable biological products.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct. 9, 2018	S.RES.670	A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the enactment of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.	11	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 9, 2017	S.RES.327	A resolution designating the week of November 5 through 12, 2017, as "National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Week".	1	All Republicans	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 31, 2017	S.2042	A bill to authorize a joint action plan and report on drug waste.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct. 19, 2017	S.RES.296	A resolution designating the week of November 5 through 12, 2017, as "National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Week".	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6655-6656)
Aug. 1, 2017	S.1688	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prescription drug prices under part D of the Medicare program.	35	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 27, 2017	S.968	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to designate certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 30, 2017	S.778	A bill to require the use of prescription drug monitoring programs and to facilitate information sharing among States.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 6, 2017	S.311	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for training and support services for families and caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 20, 2017	S.183	A bill to allow for expedited approval of generic prescription drugs and temporary importation of prescription drugs in the case of noncompetitive drug markets and drug shortages.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 12, 2017	S.124	A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 5, 2017	S.41	A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries.	13	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 28, 2016	S.3455	A bill to allow for the expedited approval of generic prescription drugs and temporary importation of prescription drugs in the case of noncompetitive drug markets and drug shortages.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 13, 2016	S.3209	A bill to require the use of prescription drug monitoring programs and to facilitate information sharing among States.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 29, 2016	S.3113	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for training and support services for families and caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 17, 2016	S.2737	A bill to improve medical device innovation.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 1, 2015	S.2118	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.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 27, 2015	S.1865	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to eating disorders, and for other purposes.	13	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 17, 2015	S.761	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to designate certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 6, 2015	S.31	A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 11, 2014	S.3007	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.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 24, 2014	S.2655	A bill to reauthorize the Young Women's Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 13, 2013	S.315	A bill to reauthorize and extend the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of 2008.	29	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.
June 26, 2014	S.2549	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 13, 2014	S.RES.389	A resolution designating the week of March 9, 2014, through March 15, 2014, as "National Youth Synthetic Drug Awareness Week".	2	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1669; text as passed Senate: CR S1664)
Aug. 1, 2013	S.1473	A bill to develop a model disclosure form to assist consumers in purchasing long-term care insurance.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 1, 2013	S.1481	A bill to require issuers of long term care insurance to establish third-party review processes for disputed claims.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 23, 2013	S.1060	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 23, 2013	S.1061	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to designate certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 17, 2013	S.755	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to apply the Medicaid primary care payment rate to additional physician providers of primary care services.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 23, 2013	S.117	A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 17, 2012	S.3391	A bill to amend section 353 of the Public Health Service Act with respect to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification.	6	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
Aug. 1, 2012	S.RES.535	A resolution recognizing the goals and ideals of the Movement is Life Caucus.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (test of measure as introduced: CR S5882)
May 23, 2012	S.3229	A bill to develop a model disclosure form to assist consumers in purchasing long-term care insurance.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 23, 2012	S.3230	A bill to require issuers of long term care insurance to establish third-party review processes for disputed claims.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec. 15, 2011	S.1999	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply the frailty adjustment under PACE payment rules to certain specialized MA plans for special needs individuals.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct. 13, 2011	S.1700	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to device review determinations and conflicts of interest, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 14, 2011	S.1553	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 2, 2011	S.1497	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 3 years reasonable cost contracts under Medicare.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 14, 2011	S.RES.157	A resolution designating April 21, 2011, as "PowerTalk 21 Day".	1	All Republicans	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2555-2556; text as passed Senate: CR S2556; text of measure as introduced: CR S2546)
March 16, 2011	S.597	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include neurologists as primary care physicians for purposes of incentive payments for primary care services under the Medicare program.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 7, 2011	S.296	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide the Food and Drug Administration with improved capacity to prevent drug shortages.	30	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 25, 2011	S.44	A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 25, 2010	S.3179	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to designate certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 6, 2009	S.1626	A bill to require issuers of long term care insurance to establish third party review processes for disputed claims.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 6, 2009	S.1636	A bill to develop a model disclosure form to assist consumers in purchasing long-term care insurance.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 28, 2009	S.1521	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require provider payments under Medicare and Medicaid to be made through direct deposit or electronic funds transfer (EFT) at insured depository institutions.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 21, 2009	S.1479	A bill to provide for the treatment of certain hospitals.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 16, 2009	S.1269	A bill to provide for enhanced foodborne illness surveillance and food safety capacity, to establish regional food safety centers of excellence, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 11, 2009	S.1249	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a value indexing mechanism for the physician work component of the Medicare physician fee schedule.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 21, 2009	S.1154	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 19, 2009	S.1079	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend reasonable cost contracts under the Medicare program.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 7, 2009	S.994	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase awareness of the risks of breast cancer in young women and provide support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer.	36	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 10, 2008	S.3467	A bill to extend through April 1, 2009, the MinnesotaCare Medicaid demonstration project.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 8, 2008	S.2993	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 10, 2008	S.2849	A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to the Departmental Appeals Board within the Department of Health and Human Services.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 8, 2008	S.2618	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy, including Becker, congenital, distal, Duchenne, Emery-Dreifuss Facioscapulohumeral, limb-girdle, myotonic, and oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophies.	27	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 31, 2007	S.2268	A bill to require issuers of long term care insurance to establish third party review processes for disputed claims.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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