Bills About Health Sponsored by Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

Sen. Murphy sponsored 21 bills about health in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Sept. 24, 2020 S.RES.716 A resolution designating the week of October 5 through October 9, 2020, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week". 22
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 09/24/2020 S5875-5876)
Sept. 24, 2020 S.4697 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional transparency and consumer protections relating to medical debt collection practices. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 4, 2020 S.4421 A bill to provide temporary licensing reciprocity for telehealth and interstate health care treatment. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 7, 2020 S.3656 A bill to authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 23, 2020 S.3568 A bill to require the President to use authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require emergency production of medical equipment to address the COVID-19 outbreak. 10
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Oct. 31, 2019 S.RES.396 A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Health Literacy Month". 3
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 2019/10/31 CR S6340)
Sept. 25, 2019 S.RES.338 A resolution designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week". 14
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5710)
May 14, 2019 S.RES.205 A resolution expressing the gratitude of the Senate for the people who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities. 20
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 5/14/2019 S2833-2834)
June 5, 2019 S.1737 A bill to strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. 5
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 22, 2018 S.2609 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for State alcohol and drug agencies to use recovery coaches in hospital emergency departments, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 6, 2017 S.874 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to protect the enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 19, 2016 S.RES.570 A resolution recognizing the importance of substance abuse disorder treatment and recovery in the United States. 7
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5888)
April 28, 2016 S.2874 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to protect the enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug. 4, 2015 S.1921 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage States to adopt administrative procedures with respect to nonmedical exemptions for State immunization requirements. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 25, 2014 S.2531 A bill to reward and incentivize evidence-based State policies that improve educational continuity and limit juvenile court involvement and incarceration for youth through a priority in awarding certain competitive grants offered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 3, 2014 S.2211 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to protect the enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 29, 2011 H.R.3516 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to Medicare payment for long-term care hospital services. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 12, 2011 H.R.3172 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to protect the eligibility of incarcerated youth for medical assistance. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 12, 2009 H.R.2860 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a Medicare operated prescription drug plan option to deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 2, 2009 H.R.2668 To provide for the offering of an American Trust Health Plan to provide choice in health insurance options so as to ensure quality, affordable health coverage for all Americans. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 26, 2007 H.R.2065 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a Medicare operated prescription drug plan option to deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program. 8
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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